3 Regiment RLC explained

Unit Name:3 Regiment RLC
Dates:1965 - 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Type:Regiment
Role:Close Support Logistics
Size:Regiment
545 personnel[1]
Command Structure:Royal Logistic Corps
Garrison:Abingdon
Motto:Fighting Through
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Battles:Yugoslav Wars
War in Afghanistan
Website:3 Regiment RLC
Current Commander:Lt Col SG Cooke

3 Regiment RLC was a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. It was disbanded as part of the Future Soldier reforms.[2]

History

The 3rd Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps was originally formed as part of Royal Corps of Transport in 1965. The regiment was renamed 3rd Division Transport Regiment in 1970, 3rd Armoured Division Transport Regiment in 1977 and 3rd Regiment RLC in 1993.[3]

The regiment most recently provided logistical support for 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade.[4]

In October 2021 personnel from the regiment were deployed to Thurrock in Essex as part of Operation Escalin (arrangements to ensure continuity of a fuel supplies). The regiment provided fuel deliver drivers and trained with the logistics company Hoyers.[5]

Structure

The organisational structure of the regiment at disbandment was as follows:[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Army – Question for Ministry of Defence. 1. 14 December 2020. 2021-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013531/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616. dead.
  2. Web site: 20230621 FOI06904 Lightfoot Response Letter ArmySec.pdf . 2023-06-22 . www.whatdotheyknow.com.
  3. Web site: British Army - Combat Service Support - The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) - Armed Forces - a10a2. www.armedforces.co.uk. 2018-12-24.
  4. Web site: 3 Regiment RLC | The British Army.
  5. Web site: Fuel Crisis: Military Tanker Drivers Take To Roads To Ease Shortages. 2021-10-04. Forces Network. en.
  6. Web site: 3 Regiment RLC. 1 February 2021.