| 5 Force Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | Early 2000's–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size | Battalion 461 personnel |
| Part of | 102 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | MoD Lyneham |
| Engagements | Operation Telic |
5 Force Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
History
The battalion was formed in the early 2000's, at Catterick Garrison, from the grouping of a number of separate companies. The battalion deployed on Operation Telic II, in 2003, to support 19th Mechanised Brigade.
Future Soldier
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade.
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows:
- 1 Field Company
- 2 Field Company
- 15 Field Company
References
- Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
- "Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
- "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 67. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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