151 Regimnet RLC - page 12
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| Corps | Reserve |
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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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OPERATION TELIC (IRAQ) 7 January 2003 saw the first mass mobilisation of the TA since the Second World War. Approximately 165 soldiers from the Regiment were individually compulsorily mobilised to serve on Operation TELIC, a code name for the first Gulf War. The soldiers were attached to various Regiments carrying out a wide range of duties. This was the first time the Reserve Forces Act 1996 was enforced by the Government. Lessons learnt from these deployments meant future mobilisation would focus more on “intelligent mobilisation”. Above: Soldiers from 151 (Greater London) Logistic Regiment RLC Deployed on Op TELIC Iraq Due to the introduction of the Future Army Structure (FAS) in April 2006 the Regiment was reorganised. The title changed to 151 (London) Transport Regiment RLC (V), with the HQ and 508 (HQ) Squadron RLC at Croydon, 210 Transport Squadron RLC at Sutton with a Troop at Ewell, 240 Transport Squadron RLC at Barnet with a Troop at Ilford, 562 Transport Squadron at Southall with a Troop at Clapham and 124 Petroleum Squadron at Warley with a Troop at Maidstone. The Regiment now a 3rd line Transport Regiment is paired with 27 Regiment RLC (Regular) in order to provide a composite Squadron on Operational Deployments. OPERATION HERRICK (AFGHANISTAN) In 2006 under Command of Lt Col S P Evans OBE, the Regiment mobilised a Troop of 20 volunteers in support of the Commando Logistic Regiment RLC, deployed in Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK. Captain Alex Hamilton deployed with soldiers in support of 3 Commando Brigade's dedicated logistic unit. They carried out logistic operations providing Combat Service Support to the force, supporting it with a constant re-supply chain. The NATO Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) became the headquarters of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for a year. The attached British infantry, signals and RLC personnel raised the number of troops based in Kabul to 1,300. The following year in 2007 the Regiment mobilised a composite Transport Squadron comprising of 53 soldiers along with a Platoon of 6 Scots Infantry and a Company of Macedonian Regular Infantry to form The Force Protection, Transport and Maintenance Company to The International Security Assistance Force Headquarters (ISAF XB) in Kabul, under the Command of Major Ian Driver OC of 124 Petroleum Squadron. Nicknamed by the soldier “Kabul Cabs” teams of drivers had to negotiate the busy streets with risk of suicide bombers, collecting VIPs from the Airport and generally transporting HQ ISAF personnel around Kabul. In addition, 9 soldiers were attached to 27 Regiment RLC, and 3 Chefs deployed with 7 Rifles. A total of 65 personnel from the Regiment deployed. On the 5th of March 2008, under Command of Lt Col P Oliver MBE, a medal parade hosted by the Mayor of London and the London assembly took place at City Hall London to welcome home soldiers from 151 London Transport Regiment that have been serving on Operation HERRICK in Afghanistan. This was also a fitting tribute to the Regiments 100-year history. |
| Book number | R0449 |