56 (Olpherts) Battery Royal Artillery

56 (Olpherts) Battery is a field artillery battery within the Royal Artillery, the artillery arm of the British Army. It is a sub-unit of a larger regiment, though the specific regiment to which it belongs may vary over time due to restructuring and operational needs.

The "Olpherts" designation commemorates a notable figure or historical event associated with the battery's past. Many batteries within the Royal Artillery are named after distinguished individuals or battles to preserve and honor their heritage. Researching the historical records of the Royal Artillery would be necessary to determine the exact Olpherts being commemorated.

As a field artillery battery, 56 (Olpherts) Battery is typically equipped with mobile artillery pieces such as howitzers or guns, designed to provide fire support to ground troops. Their role includes engaging enemy targets at a distance, suppressing enemy fire, and providing indirect fire support for offensive and defensive operations.

The battery's organizational structure generally includes a battery commander (usually a Major), several troops or sections each commanded by an officer or senior non-commissioned officer, and specialist personnel responsible for gunnery calculations, communications, maintenance, and logistical support.

56 (Olpherts) Battery, like other units within the Royal Artillery, would be subject to regular training exercises and deployments both within the United Kingdom and overseas. Their involvement in specific conflicts or peacekeeping operations depends on the current operational requirements of the British Army. Information on specific deployments and operations can usually be found in official military records or through historical accounts of the Royal Artillery.