4/73 (Sphinx) Special Observation Post Battery RA
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| 4/73 (Sphinx) Special OP Battery RA | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1982 – Present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | STA Patrols |
| Size | Battery |
| Part of | 5th Regiment Royal Artillery |
| Location | Catterick Garrison |
| Nickname(s) | Sphinx Battery, STA Patrols, Special OP's, Special Observers. |
| Motto(s) | Lateo |
| Anniversaries | 4 (Sphinx) Battery Alexandria Day 1 July 73 (Sphinx) Battery Alexandria Day 10 June |
| Battle honours | Ubique |
4/73 (Sphinx) Special Observation Post Battery Royal Artillery is a Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) unit of the British Army. It fields the British Army with long-range STA Patrols which provide specialist surveillance, reconnaissance and joint fires in high-threat environments. It is part of 5th Regiment Royal Artillery and is based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.