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Abbreviations


 

British Army - Combat Service Support - Smaller Corps - a10a8 - Int Corps - RAVC - APTC - GSC - SASC - Armed Forces

COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT

SMALLER CORPS


THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS (Int Corps)
The Intelligence Corps deals with operational intelligence, counter-intelligence and security. Our estimate of the current regular personnel strength of the Intelligence Corps is 1,500.

THE ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS (APTC)
Consists mainly of SNCOs who are responsible for unit fitness. The majority of major units have a representative from this corps on their strength. Our estimate of the current personnel strength of APTC is 400.

THE ROYAL ARMY CHAPLAIN'S DEPARTMENT (RAChD)
Provides officers and soldiers with religious and welfare support and advice. The RAChD has approximately 120 chaplains who represent all of the mainstream religions.

THE GENERAL SERVICE CORPS (GSC)
A holding unit for specialists. Personnel from this corps are generally members of the Reserve Army.

SMALL ARMS SCHOOL CORPS (SASC)
A small corps with the responsibility of training instructors in all aspects of weapon handling. Early 2015 personnel total was in the region of 140.