4 Regiment RLC
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| 4 Close Support Logistic Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965 - present |
| Country | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom |
| Branch | File:Flag of the British Army.svg British Army |
| Role | Close Support Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 545 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team |
| Garrison/HQ | Dalton Barracks, Abingdon |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
| Website | 4 Regiment RLC |
4 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
History
[edit | edit source]The regiment was formed before World War I and was titled as 4th Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps. From 1993 to 1994, the regiment was involved in Operation Grapple 3 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From 2003 to 2004, the regiment was on operations in Iraq on Operation Telic. In 2005, it was renamed as 4 Logistic Support Regiment.[2][3] In 2018, the regiment supported operations in Ukraine and Estonia.[4] It also provided support at home during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[5]
Structure
[edit | edit source]The current regimental structure is as follows:[4][6]
- 75 Headquarters Squadron
- 4 Close Support Squadron
- 33 General Support Squadron
- 60 Close Support Squadron
- Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment
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