The strength of the British Army in Cyprus is today about 5,800, of which about 1,900 are part of the United Nations Force. The major units in this element consist of 1st Bn. Inniskillings, 26 Medium Regiment and two squadrons of the Life Guards.

The remaining 3,900, of which the major units are 3rd Bn. Green Jackets, 1st B. Glosters, and 33 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers are the normal Cyprus garrison.

Since the present emergency began in December, 1963, British casualties have been one killed and eight wounded.