13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC
| 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1999 - present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Airborne |
| Role | Logistics |
| Size | Regiment 667 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 16 Air Assault Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Merville Barracks, Colchester Garrison |
| Engagements | Operation Banner Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
| Website | 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC |
13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC is a regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army.
History[]
The regiment was formed in 1999, upon the formation of 16 Air Assault Brigade, in order to provide logistical support to the brigade.
Structure[]
The regiment's current structure is as follows:[2]
- 24 Headquarters Squadron
- 47 Air Despatch Squadron[3]
- 63 Air Assault Support Squadron[4]
- 82 Air Assault Support Squadron
- 8 Parachute Field Company, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
References[]
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 4. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ at 2:29pm, Charlotte Cross 27th January 2015. "Field Hospital 'Parachuted' into Norfolk". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "Fuelling UK forecourts after Afghanistan operation for soldier Sophie". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
Categories:
- Regiments of the Royal Logistic Corps
- Military units and formations established in 1999