5 Force Support Battalion REME explained

Unit Name:	5 Force Support Battalion REME
Dates:	Early 2000's–present
Country:	United Kingdom
Role:	Equipment Support
Size:	Battalion 461 personnel^[1]
Command Structure:	102 Logistic Brigade
Garrison:	MoD Lyneham^[2]
Battles:	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.^[3]

Future Soldier

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade.^[4]

Structure

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

• 1 Field Company
• 2 Field Company
• 15 Field Company

Notes and References

1. Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
2. Web site: Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. 11 June 2021.
3. Web site: Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on. 3 February 2021.
4. Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
5. Web site: Army 2020 Refine ORBAT. 67. 3 February 2021.