1 Regiment RLC
| 1 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1812-present |
| Country |
 |
| Branch |
 |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Close Support Logistics |
| Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | MoD Bicester |
| Website | 1 Regt RLC |
1 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
History
The regiment was formed in 1812 and has participated in many conflicts such the Second World War and operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.[1] After being known as 1 Divisional Column for many years, it became 1 Armoured Division Transport Regiment RCT in December 1977, 1 General Support Regiment RLC in April 1993 and 1 Regiment RLC in 2014.[1] It moved from Gütersloh in Germany to St David's Barracks at MoD Bicester in 2016.[2]
Sub units
The regiment currently has several units within it:[1]
- 2 Close Support Squadron
- 12 Close Support Squadron
- 23 General Support Squadron
- 74 (HQ) Squadron
- Light Aid Detachment from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
It is partnered with 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC in the UK.
References
- 1 2 3 "1 Logistic Support Regiment". British Army. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ↑ "Future of British Army bases in Germany Revealed" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
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