The U.K. army is undertaking a periodic review of its top level organization to produce a structure which better aligns responsibility, authority and accountability, published reports said.
The structure at three-star level was formally established Dec. 9. The new structure does not change the number of three-star areas, but provides a more coherent division of responsibilities within Land Forces.
The new commands comprise: Commander Field Army (CFA), who will generate and prepare forces for current and contingency operations; Commander Force Development and Training (Comd FDT) who will recruit and train the Army, and develop its capability, sustainability and doctrine; Personnel and Support Command (PSC), commanded by the Adjutant General (AG), the command will develop the army’s personnel policies and deliver the ‘Firm Base’ by supporting its people, managing its infrastructure and leading the Army’s engagement with the community.
Further work to determine the exact composition and structures within each command continues.
The Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) is unchanged and will remain a two-star command (under a two-star Major General) within Land Forces.
The Army believes the new top level structure is clearer and more accountable, and removes any previous ambiguity or duplication of responsibility. Also, the changes are expected to improve the Army’s ability to support operations and to respond to their demands.