151 Regimnet RLC - page 15
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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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| Early date | 1794 |
| Late date | 2019 |
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OPERATION OLYMPICS The Defence contribution to the security of 2012 Olympics included specialist capabilities which only the military could provide, as well as some more general support. In total, the 13,500 personnel military personnel were used. Tasks included Logistic Support, Venue Security and support to police and civil authorities. The Regiment mobilised approximately 90 Officers and soldiers to support the Olympic Games. The majority formed part of the Venue Security and a team of Officers and SNCOs supporting the Logistic Cell. Above: 151 Soldiers at the Olympic Stadium Above: soldiers with London Mayor Boris Johnson In July 2013 the Regiment now under command of Lt Col J Kerner, the Government announced changes to the reserves as part of Army 2020 restructuring. The TA changed its name to Army Reserves and the phrase “Volunteer” removed from unit titles to better integrate with the Regular Army and create a single force. As part of this restructure, Troop locations at Ilford and Clapham closed and moved to their SHQ locations. 124 Petroleum Squadron changed roles to become 124 Transport Squadron with its locations remaining at Brentwood Essex and troop at Maidstone in Kent. The (London Transport) was removed from the Regiments title and renamed 151 Regiment RLC. The Regiment Command and Control moved from HQ London District to 101 Logistic Brigade and their subsequent move into 3 UK Armoured Division Reaction Force. The Regiment, one only a few reserve units to be part of the Reaction Force was now paired with 10 Queens own Gurkha Logistic Regiment and 3 Logistic Support Regiment. The Trident Flash was replaced with the 101 Logistic Brigade Insignia. The Trident now only used on Plaques and Stationary. In November 2016. A team from 151 RLC embarked on exercise COCKNEY KALA PATTHAR MOUNT EVEREST an expedition to Everest Base Camp. The day 151 Regiment visited Everest base camp was a special and lasting memory for the team. For one particular individual it was extra special! Then Sgt Kelvin Davies had no idea he was about to be promoted on the world’s highest mountain. 151 RLC Team at Everest Base Camp Sgt Kelvin David handed new stripes by WO2 SPSI Tom Stringer |
| Book number | R0449 |