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| Iraq troops 'change of command' | Iraq troops 'change of command' |
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| Command of UK forces in Iraq will be handed over from 7 Armoured Brigade to 20 Armoured Brigade in November. | Command of UK forces in Iraq will be handed over from 7 Armoured Brigade to 20 Armoured Brigade in November. |
| The handover of responsibilities is part of the regular rotation process as troops return home after a six-month tour of duty. | The handover of responsibilities is part of the regular rotation process as troops return home after a six-month tour of duty. |
| The number of British service personnel serving in southern Iraq will remain at about 4,100. | The number of British service personnel serving in southern Iraq will remain at about 4,100. |
| No announcement will be made on any possible reductions in troop numbers until November at the earliest. | No announcement will be made on any possible reductions in troop numbers until November at the earliest. |
| Defence Secretary Des Browne announced the changes in a written statement to Parliament. | |
| He said that members of the reserve forces would continue to be deployed in Iraq, and the Ministry of Defence expected to issue about 175 call-out notices to reservists. | He said that members of the reserve forces would continue to be deployed in Iraq, and the Ministry of Defence expected to issue about 175 call-out notices to reservists. |
Most of the units serving in Iraq during the next six months will be provided by:
| Most of the units serving in Iraq during the next six months will be provided by:
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