| 2 Close Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1993–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size | Battalion 278 personnel |
| Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Leuchars Station, Fife |
| Engagements | Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
2 Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
History
The battalion was formed in 1993, through the re-designation of 7 Armoured Workshop, at St Barbara Barracks, Fallingbostel. The battalion's initial role was supporting 7th Armoured Brigade, just like its predecessor unit did.
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to be re-designated as 2 Force Support Battalion, and transfer from the close support to the divisional support role.
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows:
- 7 Close Support Company
- 11 Close Support Company
References
- Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.8
- "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.8
- "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 30. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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