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'''159 Regiment RLC''' is an [[Army Reserve (United Kingdom)|Army Reserve]] regiment in the [[British Army]] and is part of [[102nd Logistic Brigade (United Kingdom)|102 Logistic Brigade]].
'''159 Regiment RLC''' is a [[Army Reserve (United Kingdom)|reserve]] [[regiment]] of the [[British Army]]'s [[Royal Logistic Corps]]. It forms part of [[102nd Logistic Brigade (United Kingdom)|102 Logistic Brigade]].


==History==
==History==


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 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 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.
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=http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc159.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012140605/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc159.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2007|title=159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)|publisher=Regiments.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref>


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 [[Army 2020]] re-organisation, the regiment was restructured. 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/30785.aspx|title=156 Regiment RLC|publisher=British Army|accessdate=21 January 2016}}</ref> 125 Squadron closed its base in [[Glasgow]] but re-formed in [[Stoke-on-Trent]] in late 2014.<ref name="159SQN"/> The regiment also received 294 Squadron, based in [[Grantham]].<ref name="159SQN"/>


==Structure==
==Structure==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/159-regiment-rlc/ Official Website]
*{{cite web |url=http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/30787.aspx?t=/159RLC |title=159 Regiment RLC (Volunteers) |publisher=army.mod.uk |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213040819/http://www.army.mod.uk/rlc/regiments/17964.aspx |archivedate=13 February 2013}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.army.mod.uk/rlcta/index.htm |title=Royal Logistic Corps TA |publisher=army.mod.uk |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081228193406/http://www2.army.mod.uk/rlcta/index.htm |archivedate=28 December 2008}}


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Latest revision as of 23:59, 2 February 2021

159 Regiment RLC
Active1 April 2007-present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleLogistics
SizeRegiment
484 personnel[1]
Part ofRoyal Logistic Corps
Website159 Regiment RLC
Insignia
Identification
symbol		159 Regimental Emblem

159 Regiment RLC is a reserve regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. It forms part of 102 Logistic Brigade.

History

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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.[2]

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).[3]

In the summer of 2014, under the Army 2020 re-organisation, the regiment was restructured. 216 Squadron in Tynemouth re-subordinated back to 150 Regiment RLC[4] and 381 Squadron in Lancaster re-subordinated into 156 Regiment RLC.[5] 125 Squadron closed its base in Glasgow but re-formed in Stoke-on-Trent in late 2014.[6] The regiment also received 294 Squadron, based in Grantham.[6]

Structure

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The current structure is as follows:

  • 243 (Coventry) Headquarters Squadron.[6]
  • 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron.[6]
  • 125 (Stoke) Supply Squadron.[6]
  • 237 (West Bromwich) Supply Squadron.[6]
  • 294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Territorial Army". House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  3. ^ "159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  4. ^ "216 Transport Squadron". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  5. ^ "156 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "159 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
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