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The regiment was formed on 1 April 2007 as a product of [[Future of the British Army (Army 2020)|Future Army Structures]] (FAS) with the aim of providing the contingent component to 6 Supply Regiment.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmhansrd/cm070119/text/70119w0004.htm | title=Territorial Army | publisher=House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers | date=19 January 2007 | accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref> |
The regiment was formed on 1 April 2007 as a product of [[Future of the British Army (Army 2020)|Future Army Structures]] (FAS) with the aim of providing the contingent component to 6 Supply Regiment.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmhansrd/cm070119/text/70119w0004.htm | title=Territorial Army | publisher=House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers | date=19 January 2007 | accessdate=29 October 2012}}</ref> |
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The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the [[154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC|Scottish Transport Regiment]], one squadron from [[150 Regiment RLC]] and two squadrons from the [[157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC|Welsh Transport Regiment]]. A newly established Regimental Headquarters (RHQ), future HQ and Medical Supply Squadron, were phased in between 2008 and 2010. When fully formed, the all-up strength will be 623, making it one of the largest units in the British Army. |
The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the [[154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC|Scottish Transport Regiment]], one squadron from [[150 Regiment RLC]] and two squadrons from the [[157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC|Welsh Transport Regiment]].<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> A newly established Regimental Headquarters (RHQ), future HQ and Medical Supply Squadron, were phased in between 2008 and 2010. When fully formed, the all-up strength will be 623, making it one of the largest units in the British Army. |
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In the summer of 2014, under the orders given as part of the wider Army 2020 and Future Reserves 20 propositions, the Regiment changed in structure and laydown. 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 orders given as part of the wider Army 2020 and Future Reserves 20 propositions, the Regiment changed in structure and laydown. 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. |
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| 159 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 2007-present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Logistics |
| Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
| Website | 159 Regt RLC |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |  |
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, one squadron from 150 Regiment RLC and two squadrons from the Welsh Transport Regiment.[2] A newly established Regimental Headquarters (RHQ), future HQ and Medical Supply Squadron, were phased in between 2008 and 2010. When fully formed, the all-up strength will be 623, making it one of the largest units in the British Army.
In the summer of 2014, under the orders given as part of the wider Army 2020 and Future Reserves 20 propositions, the Regiment changed in structure and laydown. 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.
Structure
The current structure is as follows:
- 243 (Coventry) Headquarters Squadron.[3]
- 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron.[3]
- 125 (Stoke) Supply Squadron.[3]
- 237 (West Bromwich) Supply Squadron.[3]
- 294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron.[3]
References
- ^ "Territorial Army". House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ "159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)". Regiments.org. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "159 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
External links
- "159 Regiment RLC (Volunteers)". army.mod.uk. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013.
- "Royal Logistic Corps TA". army.mod.uk. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008.