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'''159 Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps,''' is an Army Reserve unit in the British Army and it is part of [[102 Logistic Brigade]]. |
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'''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]]. |
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==History== |
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As an Army Reserve Logistic Regiment we are a supply focused unit responsible for the computerised accounting, provisioning, issue, receipt, storage and tracking of all Army Supplies. In this critical role we operate and manage accounts worth millions of pounds and are experts in sustaining the Army on operations, providing a range of items from combat supplies such as ammunition and rations to unmanned aerial vehicle spares. |
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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.<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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Our main effort is to provide trained logistic soldiers to support operations, training and Defence Engagement where they work alongside soldiers from the Regular Army, including our partner regiments in [[102 Logistic Brigade]]; [[6 Regiment RLC]] and [[7 Regiment RLC]]. |
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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> |
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==History of the Regiment== |
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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"/> |
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==Structure== |
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The regiment was made-up of one sub-unit from the [[Scottish Transport Regiment]], one squadron from [[150 (Northumbrian) Transport Regiment]] and two squadrons from the [[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. |
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The current structure is as follows: |
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* 243 (Coventry) Headquarters Squadron.<ref name="159SQN">{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/36774.aspx|title=159 Regiment RLC|publisher=British Army|accessdate=8 December 2015}}</ref> |
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* 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron.<ref name="159SQN"/> |
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* 125 (Stoke) Supply Squadron.<ref name="159SQN"/> |
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* 237 (West Bromwich) Supply Squadron.<ref name="159SQN"/> |
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* 294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron.<ref name="159SQN"/> |
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==References== |
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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 sadly, ending a successful and harmonious relationship between the RHQ and Glasgow. 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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==External links== |
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==History of the Regimental Emblem== |
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*[https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/159-regiment-rlc/ Official Website] |
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{{Royal Logistic Corps}} |
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[[File:Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:20150122-CLIX Logo Full 159RLC.png|thumbnail|default]] |
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The regimental emblem was designed around the concept that it needed to be instantly recognisable. It is also required to follow established martial insignia conventions, in that it should look like a military badge. |
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The geographic spread of the unit results in a diverse cultural mix and this spread means that the opportunities to train as a regiment are rare. As a consequence, the unit is similar in its makeup and ethos to the [[Barbarian F.C.|Barbarians Rugby Football Club]] and the chosen background colours of black and white are those of the Barbarians.{{citation needed|date= October 2012}} |
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The numbering of the regiment is a simple 159 in Roman numerals, a design concept used by the British in martial insignia since the formation of the New Model Army. The numerals sit inside a dominant V, which clearly denotes the Volunteer status of the regiment. |
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Whilst the "V" has been dropped from Army Reserve Regiments, as they are no longer Volunteers in the Territorial Army, but Reservists in the Army Reserve, the V remains in the unit emblem. This is a nod to the heritage of the unit and its beginnings. |
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==Squadrons== |
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* 123 (Supply) Squadron, Telford |
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* 125 (Supply) Squadron, Stoke-on-Trent |
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* 237 (Supply) Squadron, West Bromwich |
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* 243 (Headquarters) Squadron, Coventry |
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* 294 (Supply) Squadron, Grantham |
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* Burton Detachment, Burton-on-Trent |
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==References== |
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*{{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}} |
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*{{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 | |
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| Active | 1 April 2007-present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 484 personnel[1] |
| Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
| Website | 159 Regiment RLC |
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| Identification symbol |  |
159 Regiment RLC is a reserve regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. It forms part of 102 Logistic Brigade.
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Territorial Army". House of Commons, Daily Hansard – Written Answers. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ "159th Support Regiment, RLC (Volunteers)". Regiments.org. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "216 Transport Squadron". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "156 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "159 Regiment RLC". British Army. Retrieved 8 December 2015.