For the last decade, the Royal Danish Army has undergone a massive transformation of structures, equipment and training methods, abandoning its traditional role of anti-invasion defence, and instead focusing on out of area operations by, among other initiatives, reducing the size of the conscripted and reserve components and increasing the active (standing army) component, changing from 60% support structure and 40% operational capability, to 60% combat operational capability and 40% support structure.

Founded in 1614, in the wake of the Kalmar War,[4] the Royal Danish Army was originally designed to maintain Denmark's sovereignty and protect her interest.

The Royal Danish Army has historically been an integral part of the defence of Denmark and thus involved in warfare, skirmishes and battles continuously to protect her interests.

In addition, the Royal Danish Army was involved in the War in Iraq from 2003 to 2007 with a significant contingent of soldiers responsible for creating and maintaining peace in the province of Basra, together with the British.

This structure was changed in The Danish Army Aviation Troops[8] (Hærens Flyvertropper) were established in 1923 following the rapid development of military aircraft technology.

As a result of the establishment of the Royal Danish Air Force in 1950, the Army Aviation Troops were disbanded and activities transferred to the new service.

Each regiment and corps has distinctive insignia, such as a cap badge, berets, Formation patchs or stable belt.