4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME | |
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Active | 2000–present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Equipment Support |
Size |
Battalion 406 personnel [1] |
Part of | 12th Armoured Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp [2] |
Engagements | Operation Herrick |
4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
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]
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team. [4]
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [5]
4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME | |
---|---|
Active | 2000–present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Equipment Support |
Size |
Battalion 406 personnel [1] |
Part of | 12th Armoured Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp [2] |
Engagements | Operation Herrick |
4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
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]
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team. [4]
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [5]