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158 Regiment RLC

FieldValue
unit_name158 Regiment RLC
dates1996-present
countryUnited Kingdom
branch
roleLogistics
sizeRegiment
435 personnel
command_structureRoyal Logistic Corps
colors
colors_label
website158 Regiment RLC
commander1Col Mark Underhill, OBE, DL
commander1_labelHonorary Colonel

435 personnel 158 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, is a reserve regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps. The Regiment's role is to provide logistical support to the Regular Army through its paired regular regiment, 7 Regiment RLC, as well as providing soldiers when required. 158 Regiment currently falls under the command 102 Logistics Brigade.

History

The regiment was formed in 1996 by converting the 5th Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment from the infantry to transport role.{{cite web | url=http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/volmil-england/vinf-ea/67RAR-5.htm |publisher=regiments.org |title=5th Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment

Structure

The current structure is as follows:

  • 200 (Peterborough) HQ Squadron
  • 201 (Bedford) Transport Squadron
  • 202 (Ipswich) Transport & Fuel Squadron
    • M Troop, at Colchester Garrison
  • 261 (Milton Keynes) Squadron (Changed from 678 AAC due to Future Soldier changes 01 April 2023)
  • 294 (Grantham) Supplier Squadron

Honorary Colonels

The following is a list of the Honorary Colonels of the Regiment:

  • Lady Victoria Leatham DL (1996 to 5 April 2003)
  • Vacant (5 April 2003 to 1 November 2003)
  • Lieutenant General Sir Nick Houghton (1 November 2003 to 1 September 2008)
  • Major General David John Shouesmith (1 September 2008 to 2013)
  • Colonel Mark Underhill OBE late RLC (1 November 2013 to present)

References

References

  1. "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence".
  2. (17 February 2015). "Army Reserve Centre opens its doors in Lincoln". East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.
  3. "158 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps". Ministry of Defence.
  4. "The Lady Victoria Leatham, DL". Debrett's.
  5. {{London Gazette. (7 October 2003)
  6. {{London Gazette. (25 November 2003)
  7. {{London Gazette. (7 October 2008)
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