4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME

4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.

4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
Active2000–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleEquipment Support
SizeBattalion
406 personnel[1]
Part of12th Armoured Brigade
Garrison/HQJellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp[2]
EngagementsOperation Herrick

History

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The battalion was formed in 2000, from the grouping of 9 Armoured Close Support Company, 10 Armoured Company, and 17 Field Support Company. Initially stationed at Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp in March 2010.[3][2]

In September 2021, 100 personnel from the battalion performed public duties in London, marking the first time the corps has done so in more than 30 years.[2]

Future Soldier

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Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.[4]

Structure

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The battalion's current structure is as follows:[5]

  • 9 Armoured Company
  • 10 Armoured Company
  • 17 HQ Company

References

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  1. ^ Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
  2. ^ a b c Harry Adams (9 September 2021). "Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  3. ^ "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
  5. ^ "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 35. Retrieved 3 February 2021.