Commander Land Forces (Northern Ireland)

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The Commander Land Forces (Northern Ireland) (CLFNI) was the top British Army commander in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The post, held by a Major General, reported to the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland, who also had responsibility for naval and air force units and for liason with Ministers.[1]

The Army's three brigade commanders based in Belfast (39 Brigade), Derry (8 Brigade), and Portadown (3 Brigade), reported to the Commander Land Forces.[2]

Partial list of CLFs

Notes

  1. Mark Urban, Big Boys' Rules, Faber and Faber, 1992, p.16.
  2. Mark Urban, Big Boys' Rules, Faber and Faber, 1992, p.16.