39 Regt RA
GMLRS on operations
Multiple Launch Rocket System
39 Regiment Royal Artillery is the only regular army unit equipped with the state of the art Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). Our regiment has four equipment batteries, each one operates the Multiple Launch Rocket System Each Rocket has a range of 70 KM and can be delivered to an accuracy of 5 Meters. In Combat situations, GMLRS is now the weapon of choice, hence the nickname 'The 70km Sniper'. The GMLRS provides the Army with huge amounts of firepower. Launchers operate from concealed hides, fire their rockets and then relocate before the enemy can find them. In combat situations, guided rockets are being used to hit precision targets while safeguarding friendly forces and the local population.
Location
We are based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, our address is Albemarle Barracks, Harlow Hill, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear, NE15 0RF.
