Infantry of the British Army

The Infantry
Active1991–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Part ofLand Warfare Centre
Headquarters InfantryWaterloo Lines, Warminster Garrison
Commanders
Colonel CommandantLt-Gen Ian Cave, CB

The Infantry of the British Army comprises 49 infantry battalions, from 19 regiments. Of these, 33 battalions are part of the Regular army and the remaining 16 a part of the Army Reserve. The British Army's Infantry takes on a variety of roles, including armoured, mechanised, air assault and light.