Jump to content

159 Regiment RLC: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
Line 74: Line 74:
The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the [[154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC|Scottish Transport Regiment]] (125 Squadron), one squadron from [[150 Regiment RLC]] (216 Squadron) and two squadrons from the [[157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC|Welsh Transport Regiment]] (123 Squadron and 237 Squadron).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012140605/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc159.htm|title=159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)|publisher=Regiments.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>
The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the [[154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC|Scottish Transport Regiment]] (125 Squadron), one squadron from [[150 Regiment RLC]] (216 Squadron) and two squadrons from the [[157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC|Welsh Transport Regiment]] (123 Squadron and 237 Squadron).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012140605/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc159.htm|title=159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)|publisher=Regiments.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>


In the summer of 2014, under the [[Army 2020]] re-organisation, the regiment changed in structure. 216 Squadron in Tynemouth re-subordinated back to [[150 Regiment RLC]] and 381 Squadron in Lancaster re-subordinated into [[156 Regiment RLC]]. 125 Squadron in Glasgow closed. However the Squadron name will live on, with 125 Squadron being formed in Stoke in late 2014. The Regiment also received 294 Squadron, based in Grantham, who will convert from a National to Regional Reserve force.
In the summer of 2014, under the [[Army 2020]] re-organisation, the regiment changed in structure. 216 Squadron in Tynemouth re-subordinated back to [[150 Regiment RLC]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/35546.aspx|title=216 Transport Squadron|publisher=British Army|accessdate=8 December 2015}}</ref> and 381 Squadron in Lancaster re-subordinated into [[156 Regiment RLC]]. 125 Squadron in Glasgow closed. However the Squadron name will live on, with 125 Squadron being formed in Stoke in late 2014. The Regiment also received 294 Squadron, based in Grantham, who will convert from a National to Regional Reserve force.


==Structure==
==Structure==

Revision as of 09:50, 25 November 2017

159 Regiment RLC
Active1 April 2007-present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeRegiment
RoleLogistics
Part ofRoyal Logistic Corps
Website159 Regt RLC
Insignia
Identification
symbol
159 Regimental Emblem

159 Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve regiment in the British Army and is part of 102 Logistic Brigade.

History

The regiment was formed on 1 April 2007 as a product of Future Army Structures (FAS) with the aim of providing the contingent component to 6 Supply Regiment.[1]

The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the Scottish Transport Regiment (125 Squadron), one squadron from 150 Regiment RLC (216 Squadron) and two squadrons from the Welsh Transport Regiment (123 Squadron and 237 Squadron).[2]

In the summer of 2014, under the Army 2020 re-organisation, the regiment changed in structure. 216 Squadron in Tynemouth re-subordinated back to 150 Regiment RLC[3] and 381 Squadron in Lancaster re-subordinated into 156 Regiment RLC. 125 Squadron in Glasgow closed. However the Squadron name will live on, with 125 Squadron being formed in Stoke in late 2014. The Regiment also received 294 Squadron, based in Grantham, who will convert from a National to Regional Reserve force.

Structure

The current structure is as follows:

  • 243 (Coventry) Headquarters Squadron.[4]
  • 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron.[4]
  • 125 (Stoke) Supply Squadron.[4]
  • 237 (West Bromwich) Supply Squadron.[4]
  • 294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Territorial Army". House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  2. ^ "159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)". Regiments.org. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ "216 Transport Squadron". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e "159 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.