| 1 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1812-present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Close Support Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 543 personnel |
| 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. 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. It moved from Gütersloh in Germany to St David's Barracks at MoD Bicester in 2016.
Organisation
The regiment currently has several units within it:
- 74 Headquarters Squadron
- 2 Close Support Squadron
- 12 Close Support Squadron
- 23 General Support Squadron
- Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
It is partnered with 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC in the UK.
References
- "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 2020-09-15. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "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.
External links
| Royal Logistic Corps | |
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| Close Support Logistics | |
| Theatre Logistics | |
| Transport | |
| Supply | |
| Explosive Ordnance Disposal | |
| Air Assault | |
| Port & Maritime | |
| Postal Courier & Movement | |
| Fuel Transport & Storage | |
| Catering | |
| Training | |