1 Regiment RLC
Military unit
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1 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
| 1 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1812-present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Close Support Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 543 personnel[1] |
| Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | MoD Bicester |
| Website | 1 Regt RLC |
History
The regiment was formed in 1812 and has participated in many conflicts such the Second World War and operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.[2] After being known as 1 Divisional Column for many years, it became 1 Armoured Division Transport Regiment RCT in December 1977, 1 General Support Regiment RLC in April 1993 and 1 Regiment RLC in 2014.[2] It moved from Gütersloh in Germany to St David's Barracks at MoD Bicester in 2016.[3]
Organisation
The regiment currently has several units within it:[2]
- 74 Headquarters Squadron
- 2 Close Support Squadron
- 12 Close Support Squadron
- 23 General Support Squadron
- Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
It is partnered with 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC in the UK.