Unit Name: | 2 Close Support Battalion REME |
Dates: | 1993–present |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Role: | Equipment Support |
Size: | Battalion 278 personnel[1] |
Command Structure: | 101 Logistic Brigade |
Garrison: | Leuchars Station, Fife |
Battles: | Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
2 Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
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.[2]
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.[3]
The battalion's current structure is as follows:[4]