6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
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Active | 1992–present |
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Role | Equipment Support |
Size | Battalion 410 personnel[1] |
Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Delhi Barracks, Tidworth Camp |
Engagements | Operation Telic |
Website | 6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME |
History
The battalion was formed in 1992, at Bordon, from 3 Field Company, and 15 Field Company. Its initial role was to provide close equipment support to 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. One company deployed on Operation Telic 10 in 2007, just after the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp.[2]
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows:[3]
- 3 Armoured Company
- 13 Field Company
- 14 Armoured Company
References
- "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 5. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 35. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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