| 4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2000–present |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size |
Battalion 406 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp[2] |
| Engagements | Operation Herrick |
4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
History[]
The battalion was formed in 2000, from the grouping of 9 Armoured Close Support Company, 10 Armoured Company, and 17 Field Support Company. Initially stationed at Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp in March 2010.[3][4]
In September 2021, 100 personnel from the battalion performed public duties in London, marking the first time the corps has done so in more than 30 years.[4]
Future Soldier[]
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.[5]
Structure[]
The battalion's current structure is as follows:[6]
- 9 Armoured Company
- 10 Armoured Company
- 17 Field Company
References[]
- ↑ Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
- ↑ at 1:20pm, Harry Adams 9th September 2021. "Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years" (in en). https://www.forces.net/news/army-engineers-return-royal-duties-after-nearly-30-years.
- ↑ "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-electrical-and-mechanical-engineers/major-units-4.html. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 at 1:20pm, Harry Adams 9th September 2021. "Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years" (in en). https://www.forces.net/news/army-engineers-return-royal-duties-after-nearly-30-years.
- ↑ Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
- ↑ "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT". p. 35. https://britisharmedforcesreview.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/army-2020-refine-orbat-1.pdf. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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