151 Regimnet RLC - page 10
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| Corps | Reserve |
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| Material type | Articles |
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| Full title | 151 Regimnet RLC |
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| Publication date | 2019 |
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| Colour | Yes |
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| Early date | 1794 |
| Late date | 2019 |
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THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS The Royal Logistic Corps was formed on 5 April 1993, amalgamating the Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Royal Pioneer Corps, Army Catering Corps and the Postal and Courier Service of The Royal Engineers. Elements of each of the cap badges were used to create a new RLC cap badge. At a Regimental re-badging ceremony, under Command of Lt Col Ballinger, a new quality version of the Trident was re-introduced as a much-welcomed historical link with 44 HC Div. The flash was worn on the upper arm of the combat smock by soldiers of 151 (Greater London) Logistic Regiment RLC. In 1996 the colour changed to green to blend in better with the camouflage smock. Under the new establishment, RHQ & 508 HQ Squadron RLC at Croydon remained at Sydenham Road. 210 Squadron RLC became a General Support Squadron moving to the TA Centre Farringdon House, Stonecot Hill, taking over the location from the Queens Regiment. Built between 1934-1935 the building was old and in need of repair. It had been home to various TA units within its history, Including being used as an Italian prisoner of war camp during 1943 -1944. The Squadron also had a Troop at Clapham. 240 Squadron RLC became a General Support Squadron and remained at Barnet with B Troop now at Ilford TA Centre. 562 Squadron RLC became a Brigade Support Squadron based at Southall and Dulwich. The Squadron temporarily moved out of Southall to Acton while the old TA Centre was demolished and a new TA centre built. The Introduction of DROPS or Demountable Rack Offload and Pickup System proved to be a versatile logistic support vehicle, designed for off-road application. Pallets could be loaded on racks making loading and offloading more efficient. Above: 151 Transport Regiment Operating the Demountable Rack Offload and Pickup System (DROPS In the mid-1990s British Forces were involved in conflicts in the former Yugoslavia through their involvement in multilateral peacekeeping and conflict missions mandated by the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO). Volunteers from the Regiment deployed throughout this time in support of operations. Between 1990 & 2000 the Regiment deployed on numerous exercises in the UK and abroad. These included a three-week expedition to Zimbabwe, a two-week exercise to Gibraltar and an exercise in London Victoria underground station. Image Left: LCpl Henriques & LCpl Chalmers receiving NATO medals |
| Book number | R0449 |