The RLC cap badge is an amalgamation of the cap badges of the forming corps: The laurel and garter band is from the Royal Engineers. The Indian star is from the Royal Corps of Transport. The shield in the centre is from the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
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What made up the RLC?
The RLC was formed on 5 April 1993 from the amalgamation of the Royal Corps of Transport, the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, the Royal Pioneer Corps, the Army Catering Corps and the Postal and Courier Branch of the Royal Engineers.
What are the RLC Colours?
The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) provides logistic support functions to the British Army. It is the largest Corps in the Army. The RLC flag is dark blue with the Corps Badge emblazoned on the centre. It has a Corps of Drums and a “Marching Band”.
How many regiments are in the RLC?
13 regular regiments
The Corps has 13 regular regiments performing a range of roles for the Army. Some have a Close Support capacity supporting the Army’s fighting Brigades.
Where are 7 Regt RLC based?
Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore
7 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the British Army’s Royal Logistic Corps.
| 7 Regiment RLC | |
|---|---|
| Size | Regiment 599 personnel |
| Part of | 102 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore |
| Engagements | Operation Banner Operation Granby Operation Telic Operation Shader |
Is the RLC being disbanded?
The Royal Logistic Corps regiment is being disbanded as part of national plans to cut 20,000 army jobs.
How do you identify a cap badge?
Cap badge. A non-voided gilt metal Royal Engineers headdress badge, the badge is shaped around the emblem which comprises GRV monogram within crowned Garter surrounded by a laurel wreath, there is a scroll below embossed with the name of the regiment ‘ROYAL ENGINEERS’, the badge is complete with a slider.
How many soldiers are in RLC?
about 14,000 personnel
As at late 2015, the RLC makes up almost 15 per cent of the Regular Army, comprising about 14,000 personnel, serving across approximately 800 different units.
| Regular Unit | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Regiment RLC | Force Logistic Regiment | Dishforth |
| 7th Regiment RLC | Force Logistic Regiment | Cottesmore |
Who is head of the RLC?
Major General Simon T. Hutchings
Master General of Logistics
Lieutenant General Sir Mark Poffley (2012–2021) Major General Simon T. Hutchings (2021–present)
What is the biggest corps in the British Army?
The Royal Irish regiment
It is the largest infantry regiment in the British army, with four battalions in operation. One is based in Canterbury and the other three are based in Northern Ireland.
Where are the RLC currently deployed?
Armour It has deployed on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and can be fitted with enhanced blast-proof armour for driver and crew protection.
How long is phase 2 training for RLC Driver?
the 2-week training course organised and run by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) at Cardington in Bedfordshire.
Who is based at Cottesmore?
2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment
It is now home to the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment, who moved from Dhekelia Garrison in Cyprus. A second regiment, 7 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, moved to the base in 2013.
What are the 7 regiments?
Each regiment has a Colonel who is normally either a member of the Royal Family or a senior officer.
- The Life Guards:
- The Blues and Royals:
- Grenadier Guards:
- Coldstream Guards:
- Scots Guards:
- Irish Guards:
- Welsh Guards:
What regiments are based at Aldershot?
27 Regiment RLC is a Theatre Logistic Regiment. It is currently based in Travers Barracks, Aldershot and is part of 101 Logistic Brigade. The Regiment consists of 77 Headquarters Squadron, 8 Fuel and General Transport Squadron, 91 Supply Squadron based in Aldershot and 19 Tank Transporter Squadron based in Bulford.
Where is 9 Regt RLC?
Hullavington
9 Regiment RLC is based in Hullavington, near Chippenham. We are a logistic regiment holding a diverse range of capabilities. We are at high-readiness to deploy anywhere in the world as enablers for the wider armed forces.
Where are RLC regiments based?
The HQ of the RLC are based at The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey.
Where are Royal Engineers based?
Chatham, Kent
The Corps of Royal Engineers comprises of Regular and Reserve units, located around the United Kingdom. Our Corps’ home is situated with 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment in Chatham, Kent. As a trainee Sapper, this is where you will conduct your trade training.
What regiment is bomb disposal?
11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC. 11 EOD & Search Regiment Royal Logistic Corps is the British Army’s specialist unit responsible for improvised explosive device and conventional munitions disposal.
What are cap badges made of?
Nowadays many cap badges in the British Army are made of a material called “stay-brite” (anodised aluminium, anodising is an electro-plating process resulting in lightweight shiny badge), this is used because it is cheap, flexible and does not require as much maintenance as brass badges.
Why is the Royal Signals cap badge called Jimmy?
The most widely accepted theory of where the name Jimmy comes from is a Royal Signals boxer, called Jimmy Emblem, who was the British Army Champion in 1924 and represented the Royal Corps of Signals from 1921 to 1924. It is one of the eight chalk hill figure military badges carved at Fovant, Wiltshire.