[1] The regiment was composed of a headquarters company and four rifle companies, continuing to wear the badges of the regular regiments to which they were affiliated.

[1] Upon the creation, the regimental structure was as follows:[2] During its short existence, the regiment formed up a composite platoon and two composite companies to deploy to Iraq.

[2] The East of England Regiment (excluding D Company which went to the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment) was re-designated as the 3rd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment on 1 April 2006 as part of a larger reorganisation of British Army regiments.

[3] The battalion now serves as the reserve infantry battalion for Suffolk, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Rutland, and Hertfordshire.

With sub-units dispersed throughout its recruiting area.