Major General Richard Bell

DCOM NSATU

Major General Bell commissioned into the Regular British Army in 2002, having previously served with The Royal Irish Regiment (Home Service). An infantry officer by background, he commanded two Light Infantry Companies on combat operations, an Air Assault Company within 16 Air Assault Brigade, and later an Infantry Battalion at the Infantry Training Centre. His staff appointments have included roles with 4th Armoured Brigade, 20th Armoured Brigade, and as Chief of Staff of 7th Armoured Brigade (The Desert Rats). He also served as Military Assistant to the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe at SHAPE, Personal Projects Officer to COMISAF in Afghanistan, and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff at Army Headquarters. As a General Officer, Major General Bell deployed as Deputy Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, the US-led coalition against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He subsequently served as Deputy Commanding General Manoeuvre of the 1st (US) Armored Division and later as Vice Director J5 at US European Command. He then completed a 15-month deployment with NATO Security Assistance and Training Ukraine, supporting force development and training efforts. Promoted to Major General in 2025, he later deployed as Deputy Commander of the Multi National Force Ukraine. He currently serves as Deputy Commander of NATO Security Assistance and Training Ukraine (NSATU).