| 2 Close Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1993–present |
| Country | 
United Kingdom |
| Branch | 
British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size |
Battalion 278 personnel [1] |
| Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Leuchars Station, Fife |
| Engagements |
Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
2 Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
History
The battalion was formed in 1993, through the re-designation of 7 Armoured Workshop, at St Barbara Barracks, Fallingbostel. The battalion's initial role was supporting 7th Armoured Brigade, just like its predecessor unit did. [2]
Under the
Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to be re-designated as 2 Force Support Battalion, and transfer from the close support to the divisional support role.
[3]
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [4]
- 7 Close Support Company
- 11 Close Support Company
References
- ^ Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.8
- ^ "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.8
- ^ "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 30. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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| 2 Close Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1993–present |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
| Branch |
British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size |
Battalion 278 personnel [1] |
| Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Leuchars Station, Fife |
| Engagements |
Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
2 Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
History
The battalion was formed in 1993, through the re-designation of 7 Armoured Workshop, at St Barbara Barracks, Fallingbostel. The battalion's initial role was supporting 7th Armoured Brigade, just like its predecessor unit did. [2]
Under the
Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to be re-designated as 2 Force Support Battalion, and transfer from the close support to the divisional support role.
[3]
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [4]
- 7 Close Support Company
- 11 Close Support Company
References
- ^ Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.8
- ^ "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.8
- ^ "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 30. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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| This article about a specific British military unit is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |