Read more about some of the key British military personnel featured in Afghanistan: Mission Impossible?
More information on the structure of the British Army is available on the MOD website.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup - chief of the defence staff
The professional head of the entire UK Armed Forces, and the principal military adviser to the secretary of state for defence and the government
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General Sir Richard Dannatt - chief of the general staff
Professional head of the British Army
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General Sir David Richards - commander-in-chief, land forces
Responsible for delivering forces that are properly trained and equipped to sustain current operations, and to cater for the unexpected. Sir David will take up a post as chief of the general staff in August 2009.
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Brigadier Andrew Mackay - former commander of 52 Infantry Brigade
Commander of approximately 7,000 ISAF forces, including British, Estonian and Danish force elements, in Helmand province from October 2007 to April 2008
Read more about 52 Infantry Bridgade
Major Jake Little - B Company commander of 2nd Battallion, The Yorkshire Regiment
The 2nd Battalion, serving as light role infantry, is based at Weeton Barracks in Weeton under the command of 52 Infantry Brigade
Read more about the '2 Yorks' Regiment
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