The royal logistic corps is the largest and arguably most diverse corps in the british. Royal logistic corps museum, surrey roving reporter keith robinson has discovered a splendid little museum hidden away in the armys traditional west surrey home. The soldier, from 23 pioneer regiment, the royal logistic corps, was serving with the counterimprovised explosive device task force and clearing a road in lashkar gah district, helmand province, when he was caught in the blast. Whether youre driving through desert, jungle or snow, youve got to look after your vehicle and get your load to its destination. This is the official facebook presence for the regimental headquarters, the royal logistic corps.
Members of the army, raf, royal marines and special forces have lost their lives in. Royal military police corps or royal logistics corps as an. The uks military role in afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. Soldiers from 9 regiment, the royal logistic corps, who have. Both soldiers were deployed to afghanistan on 11 march this year as part. The regiment was renamed 3rd division transport regiment in 1970, 3rd armoured division transport regiment in 1977 and 3rd regiment rlc in 1993. It follows the british army, royal logistics corps as they drive their supply trucks across the harsh afghanistan terrain to the forward operating bases. Royal logistic corps roll of honour army rumour service. Soldiers from 9 regiment the logistic corps march through chippenham chippenham, england january 19. Battleswars, the troubles iraq war war in afghanistan. By the time the last units in 20 armoured brigade leave sennelager in 2019, british forces will have been stationed in germany for nearly 75 years. Dec 31, 2016 as logisticians, we are constantly presented with new challenges which require us to employ unconventional logistics to sustain the fight. A diverse organisation with technically qualified soldiers working both in peacetime and on. The corps was formed from an amalgamation of the royal corps of transport, the royal army ordnance corps, the army catering corps, the royal pioneer corps and the postal and courier element of the royal engineers.
The rlc is represented in every theatre of operations and in every military unit, supporting the army in everything it does. Unconventional logistics in afghanistan article the. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep the field army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its. The regiment provided logistical support for 1st armoured infantry brigade. The royal logistic corps driver has evolved through time to become a very professional and unique distribution capability to the british army. These men have served in baor, canada, northern ireland, cyprus, iraq and afghanistan. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep the field army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing, by supplying it with everything it needs, wherever it is deployed throughout the world. The royal logistic corps is a new formation, and its museum is housed appropriately in a new building on the campus of princess royal barracks, close to camberley and aldershot, the. The army brazilian jiujitsu bjj team has reaped the rewards of a dedicated training camp winning eight gold medals in its most successful year to. They ensure the secure delivery of mail for all three armed services and also serve as photographers. Rasc royal army service corps rct royal corps of transport and the rlc royal.
Hey guys, i am new to this site and thought id post a question so that i get an overview of what you think. The royal logistic corps is the largest and arguably most diverse corps in the british army. Warrant officer class 2 thomas will be remembered by the officers and senior noncommissioned officers of the military stabilisation support group afghanistan as a highly professional, passionate and forthright soldier who was genuinely driven by a desire to make a difference. These are the bravest of the brave, a collection of modest. Members of the army, raf, royal marines and special forces have lost their lives in the fight against the.
Medically discharged post ops in kabul, 2016 on op herrick 19. Royal logistic corps palace barracks memorial garden. Unit, royal logistics corps 22 special air service. May 05, 2012 pte qalo of the royal logistic corps said pte silibaravi was known for his caring and goodhearted nature. Drivers are the lifeblood of the royal logistic corps and the whole army. Pte david john baird, royal logistic corps rlc, aged 23, died as a result of head injuries in trojir croatia, bosnia and herzegowina, on 14 may 1996.
You could use it with a cloth officer type cap badge, but im adapting it for a metal staybright typecap badge, it will involve cutting a small slit and probably having to sew the back of the badge in place. Royal logistic corps private michael minns during a training accident on salisbury plain on sunday 24 september 2006. The badges we supply are royal logistic corps rlc, royal army ordnance corps raoc, army catering corps acc, royal army service corps rasc and royal corps of transport rct. Band of the royal logistic corps led by drum major maurice brown duration. Whether conducting warfighting operations in afghanistan and iraq, undertaking peace support operations in bosnia and herzegovina or leading the uks response to the ebola crisis in sierra leone, soldiers and officers of the royal logistic corps. The 3rd regiment of the royal logistic corps was originally formed as part of royal corps of transport in 1965. Its soldiers work alongside regular troops from 102 logistic brigade. The badges we supply are royal logistic corps rlc, royal army ordnance corps raoc, army catering corps acc, royal army service corps rasc and royal corps of. Adrian magson when m16 ask harry tate to help trace vanessa tan, a lieutenant with the royal logistics corps who failed to report for her return flight to afghanistan, harry instinctively feels its a mission to. A bomb disposal expert was killed today in an explosion in southern afghanistan, the ministry of defence said. A soldier from 7 regiment, royal logistic corps is presented with their afghanistan medal during a parade at bielefeld in germany. This latest edition incorporates details of all army reorganization and regimental amalgamations plus details of major systems and equipment introduced. The rlc flag is dark blue with the corps badge emblazoned on the centre. Youll be a vital link, transporting soldiers and supplies all over the world.
Princess anne, princess royal attends the afghanistan operational service medals parade by troops of 12 logistic support regiment, royal logistic corps on may 24, 20 in abingdon, england. As an officer in the royal logistic corps rlc you will command a team of up to 80 soldiers undertaking a variety of crucial roles at home and abroad. Bomb disposal expert killed in afghanistan blast uk news. It has a corps of drums and a marching band history. The royal logistic corps supporting the british army by. British forces in germany the royal logistic corps.
Ordered a 58, fits perfectly, shaped easily and looks great. Because of this connection mr denis foran paraded the association standard for the ceremony. The royal logistic corps shop, official mtp rlc rank slides, olive green, fawn, british military, mod multi terrain, approved pattern, rlc regimental shop, royal logistic corps shop, rlc pri shop, rank, rlc museum. Band of the royal logistic corps and 3 regiment royal. Staff sergeant kim hughes, the royal logistic corps the full text of the official citation for staff sergeant kim spencer hughes, of the royal logistic corps, which illustrates. This auction is for a brand new superior quality fully cotton embroidered. She served in iraq and afghanistan as an air transport liaison officer with the royal logistic corps before being transferred to 321 explosive ordnance disposal eod squadron, 11 explosive ordnance department, royal logistic corps, with whom she served in northern ireland. Most roads led to 10 regt in my previous book, rickshaws camels and taxis. Soldiers from 9 regiment, the royal logistic corps, who have recently returned from afghanistan march through chippenham as they receive, operational medals and freedom of the town by the mayor on thursday 19, january 2012 in wiltshire, england. Supporting, enabling and sustaining the british army. The royal military police rmp is the corps of the british army responsible for the policing of service personnel, and for providing a military police presence both in the uk and while service personnel are deployed overseas on operations and exercises. Welcome to the royal logistic corps regimental pri shop, where you will find uniform, gifts and forming corps items. The british army pocket guide 20082009 will be a comprehensive guide to the organization, equipment and tactics of todays british army. Royal military police project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Whether conducting warfighting operations in afghanistan and iraq. British army road warriors afghanistan part 1 youtube. Roland weihrauch princess anne is welcomed by school children at the british army barracks in moenchengladbach, germany, tuesday, 19 spetember 2006. I am hoping to get into the army as an officer and have my aosb briefing in jan and the 2 corps that interest me the most are the royal military police and royal logistics corps.
Replica bottle timer improvised explosive device ied, 20. Chris hunter is the pseudonym of a british author, bomb disposal expert and former british. Wo2 leonard thomas in memoriam page 933 royal corps of. Lance corporal joe glenton of the royal logistic corps poses with his wife clare glenton in front of the ministry of defence after attempting to deliver a letter to the british prime minister protesting against the afghanistan conflict on july 30, 2009 in london, england. The royal logistic corps rlc the royal logistic corps rlc is the youngest corps in the army and was formed in april 1993. A searing, jolting, actionpacked series of 25 amazing tales of courage, by medalwinning soldiers, royal marines and raf men in their own words. Embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 48 hours after create date and time princess anne, princess royal in her role as colonel in chief attends the afghanistan operational service medals parade by troops of 12 logistic support regiment, royal logistic corps on may 24, 20 in abingdon, england. The soldiers, both 32, were from the royal logistic corps, attached to 1st battalion the royal welsh battlegroup. We have deployed on operations to bosnia, iraq, afghanistan and cyprus as well as exercises in belize, canada and the falkland islands. Royal logistic corps soldiers killed in afghanistan named.
Part of 101 brigade, a regular army brigade we are linked to 9 theatre logistic regiment based near chippenham and regularly train with our regular army counterparts there and across the country. Captain daniel read was killed as a result of an explosion which happened in. British army combat service support the royal logistic. Hunters first book, eight lives down, was published in october 2007. Queens gallantry medal the rlc has one hundred and nine holders of the queens gallantry medal, two from the royal corps of transport, sixty seven from the royal army ordnance corps including one first bar and. Captain sa scott mc royal logistic corps, 25 march 2011. Lance corporal joe glenton of the royal logistic corps poses. British forces casualties in afghanistan since 2001 wikipedia. Palace barracks memorial garden northern ireland, falklands. The british forces in germany bfg legacy project is beginning and you can be a part of it by sharing your experiences for a new book. A total of 412 uk service personnel have died since military operations began in afghanistan in 2001. Lance corporal joe glenton of the royal logistic corps. Luxurious, heavy weight knitted scarf in classic style. The pioneer newsletter october 2014 by royal pioneer.
Miscellaneous photos 2010 royal leicestershire regiment. Soldiers from 9 regiment, the royal logistic corps, who. On 21 july, lcpl matthew james stenton, aged 23, from the royal dragoon guards, shot and killed while on patrol near lashkar gah in helmand province. Pte qalo of the royal logistic corps said pte silibaravi was known for his caring and goodhearted nature. Members of the rmp are often known as redcaps because of the scarlet covers on their peaked caps, or scarlet coloured berets. Oct 12, 2015 the uks military role in afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. Warrant officer class 2 jl palmer mc royal logistic corps, 30 september 2011. A supply convoy in helmand province, afghanistan, 2009. Royal logistic corps 6th regt rlc force logistic regiment. The princess takes care of the needs of the wives, husbands and children of the british soldiers deployed in afghanistan as honoury colonel of the royal signals and royal logistic corps. Jul 03, 2012 lieutenant colonel nigel allison, royal logistic corps, so1 transition, headquarters task force helmand, said. The royal logistic corps rlc provides logistic support functions to the british army. It represents selected historical military events of the pioneers in war and on operations from world war 1 to operation herrick afghanistan.
Royal logistic corps heavy knit scarf one size 165 x 20cmcomes with regiment logo embroidered on. On 17 july, staff sgt brett linley, aged 29, from royal logistic corps, died in an explosion while on patrol near nahre saraj in helmand province. Warrant officer class 2 thomas will be remembered by the officers and senior noncommissioned officers of the military stabilisation support group afghanistan as a highly professional, passionate and forthright soldier who was genuinely driven by a desire to make a. Princess anne, princess royal attends the afghanistan.
If you only read one book about our troops in iraq and afghanistan, read this one. Pte dale william little, royal logistic corps rlc, aged 19, died as a result of a gun shot wound in tomislavgrad, bosnia and herzegowina, on 22 july 1995. Captain daniel read from 11 explosive ordnance disposal eod regiment, royal logistic corps, part of the counteried task force, was killed in afghanistan on monday 11 january 2010. The royal logistic corps rlc is the largest corps in the army.
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