4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
| 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 | 12th Armoured Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp[2] |
| Engagements | Operation Herrick |
History
editThe 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][2]
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.[2]
Future Soldier
editUnder the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.[4]
Structure
editThe battalion's current structure is as follows:[5]
- 9 Armoured Company
- 10 Armoured Company
- 17 HQ Company
References
edit- ^ Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
- ^ a b c Harry Adams (9 September 2021). "Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
- ^ "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 35. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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