1 Close Support Battalion REME

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

1 Close Support Battalion REME
Active1993–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleEquipment Support
SizeBattalion
279 personnel[1]
Part of102 Logistic Brigade
Garrison/HQMeggido Lines, Catterick Garrison
EngagementsOperation Telic
Operation Herrick

History

The battalion was formed in 1993, through the grouping of a 4 Close Support Company, and 12 General Support Company, both formerly of 12 Armoured Workshop. It's purpose upon formation was to provide close equipment support to 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division.[2] The battalion is due to amalgamate with 1 Regiment RLC, to provide a specialist combat service support unit for the 1st Strike Brigade.[3][4]

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:[4]

  • 4 Close Support Company
  • 12 Close Support Company

References

  1. "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 5. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. "Strategic Defence and Security Review - Army". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 28. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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