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1 Regiment RLC

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Active
  
1812-present

Branch
  
British Army

Part of
  
Royal Logistic Corps

Country
  
United Kingdom

Type
  
Regiment

Role
  
Close Support Logistics

1 Regiment RLC is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.

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History

The regiment was formed in 1812 and has participated in many conflicts such the Second World War and operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sub units

The regiment currently has several units within it:

  • 2 Close Support Squadron
  • 12 Close Support Squadron
  • 23 General Support Squadron
  • 74 (HQ) Squadron
  • Light Aid Detachment from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

    • It is partnered with 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC in the UK.

    References

    1 Regiment RLC Wikipedia
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