102nd Logistic Brigade

102 Logistic Brigade is a logistic brigade of the British Army. Its role is to force generate and force prepare fighting elements, including the Headquarters, globally, for current operations and deliver capability to contingent forces as directed by 1st UK Division in order to support the delivery of operational success.

102nd Logistic Brigade
Active1993–Present
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleCombat Service Support
SizeBrigade
Part of1st (United Kingdom) Division
Garrison/HQPrince William of Gloucester Barracks
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier Elizabeth Faithfull-Davies[1]

History

102 Logistic Brigade traces its origin to 102 Beach Sub-Area, Normandy, France. It was one of 3 such formations raised late in 1943 to run logistic support operations across JUNO Beach, from D-day until the Mulberry artificial harbours were operational. Once the Mulberry harbours were in use, there was no further requirement for the Beach Groups, which then dispersed to their original Lines of Communication roles. In 1993, 50 years after the original formation of 102 Beach Sub Area, Headquarters Combat Service Support Group (Germany) was established in Gütersloh, Germany.[2]

In July 1999 the formation was re-titled 102 Logistic Brigade and in October 1999 the Halberd was officially adopted as the formation tactical recognition flash.[2] The Halberd appears in Jeremiah as a symbol of strength, success and restoration. Its interpretation as a restorer of combat power following bloodshed, exhaustion and hunger reflects the operational role of 102 Logistic Brigade. The dual capability of the Halberd, both as a weapon and a hand tool represents the combination of artisan and technical skills, which complement the military training of Brigade personnel.[2]

Current organisation

Under the Army Regular Basing Announcement[3] and the Reserve Basing Announcement,[4] the Brigade changed its composition in line with the Army 2020[5] reforms. As of 27 February 2015, it was placed under operational control of 1st (United Kingdom) Division. A written statement in December 2016 stated that its headquarters will be rationalised, with all manpower in this unit being redeployed to other areas of the British Army.[6] This was further confirmed in a FOI answer.[7]

References

  1. Mackie, Colin (20 February 2020). "Generals February 2020" (PDF). gulabin.com. Colin Mackie. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  2. "102nd Logistic Brigade" (PDF). French Department of Defense. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  3. "Army Basing Plan" (PDF).
  4. "Army Reserve Structure and Basing Plan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2013.
  5. "Army 2020 Brochure" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2013.
  6. "Strategic Defence and Security Review - Army:Written statement - HCWS367 - UK Parliament". Parliament.uk. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  7. "FOIA response to 102 Logistic Brigade status FOI2019/09043" (PDF). whatdotheyknow.com. WhatDoTheyKnow. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019. I can advise that we still plan to rationalise Headquarters 102nd Logistic Brigade and that the information provided in FOI2017/02130 regarding plans for the related units is, with one amendment, still accurate as at the time of your request.
  8. "Information on the Army 2020 refine exercise" (PDF). assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. gov.uk. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  9. "Strategic Defence and Security Review - Army:Written statement - HCWS367 - UK Parliament". Parliament.uk. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
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