British Army
The British Army maintains a garrison on the Falkland Islands based at Mount Pleasant. The total deployment is about 1200 personnel made up of a roulement infantry company, an engineer squadron, a signals unit (part of the Joint Communications Unit - see below), a logistics group and supporting services.
As of September 2011 infantry units are provided primarily from the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment.
The British Army contributes to the Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal group (see below) in the Falkland Islands, providing 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) and RLC EOD teams.
There are also Rapier Missile stations and other anti-air equipment deployed on the islands.
Read more about this topic: Military Of The Falkland Islands
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