104th Logistic Support Brigade (United Kingdom)
104 Logistic Support Brigade is a logistics brigade of the British Army.
| 104th Logistic Support Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1993–Present |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Logistics |
| Part of | 1st (United Kingdom) Division[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier Joseph Chestnutt[2] |
Roles
The Brigade commands Land Forces' logistic enabling capabilities:[3]
- Postal and Courier Services.
- Movement Control.
- Port and Maritime (which includes a Vehicle Specialist).
- Operational Hygiene.
- Attached medical assets, field hospitals, field ambulances and medical support squadrons.
- Mortuary Affairs.
Structure
The brigade consists of the following units:[3]
- 104 Logistic Support Brigade in South Cerney
- 17 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Marchwood
- 165 (Wessex) Port and Enabling Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Plymouth (Army Reserve – paired with 17 Port and Maritime Regiment)
- 29 Postal Courier and Movement Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in South Cerney
- 162 Postal Courier and Movement Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Nottingham (Army Reserve) (paired with 29 Postal Courier and Movement Regiment)
- 167 Catering Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Grantham (Army Reserve)
- 2 Operational Support Group (Logistic and Movement Staff) in Grantham (Army Reserve)
- 5 Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers[4] in Tidworth[3]
- 101 (Theatre Support) Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers[5]
References
- "1st (UK) Division". army.mod.uk. British Army. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- Mackie, Colin (1 October 2020). "Generals October 2020" (PDF). gulabin.com. Colin Mackie. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
Brigadier Joseph Butterfill (late Royal Regiment of Fusiliers): Commander, 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade
- "104 Logistic Support Brigade". British Army. Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- Army Secretariat (10 March 2017). "Response to FOI2017/02130 - Request for information related to Army 2020 Refine" (PDF). publishing.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- Army Secretariat (10 March 2017). "Response to FOI2017/02130 - Request for information related to Army 2020 Refine" (PDF). publishing.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
External links
Current brigade-sized formations of the British Army | |
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| 1st (United Kingdom) Division | |
| 3rd (United Kingdom) Division | |
| 6th (United Kingdom) Division | |
| Regional Command | |
| Other formations | |
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