3 Regiment RLC was a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. It was disbanded as part of the Future Soldier reforms.[2]

3 Regiment RLC
Active1965 - 2023
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeRegiment
RoleClose Support Logistics
SizeRegiment
545 personnel[1]
Part ofRoyal Logistic Corps
Garrison/HQAbingdon
Motto(s)Fighting Through
EngagementsYugoslav Wars
War in Afghanistan
Website3 Regiment RLC
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col SG Cooke

History

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The 3rd Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps was originally formed as part of Royal Corps of Transport in 1965. The regiment was renamed 3rd Division Transport Regiment in 1970, 3rd Armoured Division Transport Regiment in 1977 and 3rd Regiment RLC in 1993.[3]

The regiment most recently provided logistical support for 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade.[4]

In October 2021 personnel from the regiment were deployed to Thurrock in Essex as part of Operation Escalin (arrangements to ensure continuity of a fuel supplies). The regiment provided fuel deliver drivers and trained with the logistics company Hoyers.[5]

Structure

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The organisational structure of the regiment at disbandment was as follows:[6]

  • 35 Headquarters Squadron
  • 21 General Support Squadron
  • 31 Close Support Squadron
  • 32 Close Support Squadron

References

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  1. ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ "20230621 FOI06904 Lightfoot Response Letter ArmySec.pdf". www.whatdotheyknow.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  3. ^ "British Army - Combat Service Support - The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) - Armed Forces - a10a2". www.armedforces.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  4. ^ "3 Regiment RLC | The British Army".
  5. ^ "Fuel Crisis: Military Tanker Drivers Take To Roads To Ease Shortages". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. ^ "3 Regiment RLC". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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