27 Regiment RLC
Military unit
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27 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army.
| 27 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 744 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 101 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | St Omer Barracks, Aldershot Garrison |
| Engagements | Operation Grapple Operation Banner Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
| Website | 27 Regiment RLC |
History
27 Transport Regiment, of the newly formed Royal Corps of Transport, was formed in 1965 as a maritime transport squadron.[2] Upon the creation of the Royal Logistic Corps in 1993, 27 Transport Regiment was transferred without a change in title.[3]
Structure
The regiment's current structure is:[4]
- 77 Headquarters Squadron
- 8 Fuel and General Transport Squadron
- 19 Tank Transporter Squadron
- 91 Supply Squadron
- 7 Fuel and General Transport Squadron