4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME explained

Unit Name:	4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
Dates:	2000–present
Country:	United Kingdom
Role:	Equipment Support
Size:	Battalion 406 personnel^[1]
Command Structure:	12th Armoured Brigade
Garrison:	Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp
Battles:	Operation Herrick

4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.

History

The battalion was formed in 2000, from the grouping of 9 Armoured Close Support Company, 10 Armoured Company, and 17 Field Support Company. Initially stationed at Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp in March 2010.^{[2] [3]}

In September 2021, 100 personnel from the battalion performed public duties in London, marking the first time the corps has done so in more than 30 years.

Future Soldier

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.^[4]

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:^[5]

• 9 Armoured Company
• 10 Armoured Company
• 17 HQ Company

Notes and References

1. Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
2. Web site: Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on. 3 February 2021.
3. Web site: Harry Adams. 9 September 2021. Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years. 2021-09-09. Forces Network. en.
4. Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
5. Web site: Army 2020 Refine ORBAT. 35. 3 February 2021.