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
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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
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