In the British Army, the use of the word regiment is rather confusing, since it no longer refers to a tactical grouping of two or more battalions (the British use a brigade of three or more battalions instead). Regiments continue to exist in name, however, because their histories and traditions are considered to be extremely valuable in promoting unit identity and esprit de corps. Infantry regiments are essentially administrative groupings, and most currently consist of only one battalion plus a regimental headquarters, which is responsible for recruiting, career planning and welfare. If a regiment does not have more than one battalion, these do not normally serve together in the same brigade. Battalion-sized groupings of artillery, tanks and certain supporting arms (such as engineers) are known as regiments for different historical reasons. ...
