| 102nd Logistic Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1993–Present |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Role | Combat Service Support |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st (United Kingdom) Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Prince William of Gloucester Barracks |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier Elizabeth Faithfull-Davies |
102 Logistic Brigade is a logistic brigade of the British Army. Its role is to force generate and force prepare fighting elements, including the Headquarters, globally, for current operations and deliver capability to contingent forces as directed by 1st UK Division in order to support the delivery of operational success.
History[]
102 Logistic Brigade traces its origin to 102 Beach Sub-Area, Normandy, France. It was one of 3 such formations raised late in 1943 to run logistic support operations across JUNO Beach, from D-day until the Mulberry artificial harbours were operational. Once the Mulberry harbours were in use, there was no further requirement for the Beach Groups, which then dispersed to their original Lines of Communication roles. In 1993, 50 years after the original formation of 102 Beach Sub Area, Headquarters Combat Service Support Group (Germany) was established in Gütersloh, Germany.[1]
In July 1999 the formation was re-titled 102 Logistic Brigade and in October 1999 the Halberd was officially adopted as the formation tactical recognition flash.[1] The Halberd appears in Jeremiah as a symbol of strength, success and restoration. Its interpretation as a restorer of combat power following bloodshed, exhaustion and hunger reflects the operational role of 102 Logistic Brigade. The dual capability of the Halberd, both as a weapon and a hand tool represents the combination of artisan and technical skills, which complement the military training of Brigade personnel.[1]
Organization in 1999[]
- Headquarters - Gütersloh
- 6th Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 7th Transport Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 8th Transport Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 5th Volunteer Regiment, Royal Military Police - Edinburgh
- 101 Provost Company - Düsseldorf
- 243 Provost Company - Livingston
- 252 Provost Company - Stockton-on-Tees
- 1st Close Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps
Future[]
Under the Army Regular Basing Announcement[4] and the Reserve Basing Announcement,[5] the Brigade changed its composition in line with the Army 2020[6] reforms. As of 27 February 2015, it was placed under operational control of 1st (United Kingdom) Division. A written statement in December 2016 stated that its headquarters will be rationalised, with all manpower in this unit being redeployed to other areas of the British Army.[7] This was further confirmed in a FOI answer.[8]
- 102nd Logistic Brigade in Grantham - Headquarters to disband, date to be confirmed.[9]
- 6th Logistic Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Dishforth - moving to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 7th Logistic Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps in Cottesmore - moving to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 150th (Yorkshire) Transport Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps in Hull (Army Reserve – paired with 6 Logistic Regiment) - moving to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 158th (Royal Anglian) Transport Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps in Peterborough (Army Reserve – paired with 7 Logistic Regiment) - moving to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 159th Supply Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps in Coventry (Army Reserve) - moving to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 2nd Medical Regiment in North Luffenham - to disband or has disbanded.[10]
- 3rd Medical Regiment in Preston - moving to 2nd Medical Brigade.[9]
- 1st Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Catterick - to merge with 1 Regiment RLC and to support the 1st Strike Brigade when operational.[9]
- 2nd Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Leuchars - to merge with 27 Regiment RLC and to support another Strike Brigade or the Strike Experimentation Group.[9]
- 102nd Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Newton Aycliffe (Army Reserve) - to merge with 106 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, to move to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 101st Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Wrexham (Army Reserve) - merged with 105 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, moved to 101st Logistic Brigade.[9]
- 225th (Scottish) Medical Regiment in Dundee (Army Reserve) - to move to 2nd Medical Brigade.[9]
- 253rd (North Irish) Medical Regiment in Sunderland (Army Reserve) - to move to 2nd Medical Brigade.[9]
- 254th (East of England) Medical Regiment in Cambridge (Army Reserve) - to move to 2nd Medical Brigade.[9]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "102nd Logistic Brigade". French Department of Defense. http://www.defense.gouv.fr/content/download/125166/1228458/file/102e_LB_UK.pdf. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ↑ The British Army in Germany: An Organizational History 1947-2004. pp. 141.
- ↑ "1 Div". 19 January 2019. http://www.army.mod.uk:80/1div/organisation-combatservicesupport.htm.
- ↑ "Army Basing Plan". https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/136406/regular_army_basing_plan.pdf.
- ↑ "Army Reserve Structure and Basing Plan". Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130718045318/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-vote-office/July_2013/03-07-13/2.Defence-Army-Reserve-Structure-and-Basing.pdf.
- ↑ "Army 2020 Brochure". Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130418031611/http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Army2020_brochure.pdf.
- ↑ "Strategic Defence and Security Review - Army:Written statement - HCWS367 - UK Parliament". Parliament.uk. 2014-12-04. http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2016-12-15/HCWS367/. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ↑ "FOIA response to 102 Logistic Brigade status FOI2019/09043". WhatDoTheyKnow. 19 August 2019. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/594331/response/1418165/attach/3/20190819%20FOI09043%20Lai%20102%20Log%20Bde%20Response%20Letter%20ArmySec.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1. "I can advise that we still plan to rationalise Headquarters 102nd Logistic Brigade and that the information provided in FOI2017/02130 regarding plans for the related units is, with one amendment, still accurate as at the time of your request."
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 "Information on the Army 2020 refine exercise". gov.uk. 10 March 2017. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/632554/2017-02130.pdf.
- ↑ "Strategic Defence and Security Review - Army:Written statement - HCWS367 - UK Parliament". Parliament.uk. 2014-12-04. http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2016-12-15/HCWS367/. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
External links[]
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