12 Logistic Support Regiment | |
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Active | 2006 - 2013 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Logistical Support Regiment |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Princess Royal Barracks |
Engagements | Northern Ireland Iraq War |
12 Regiment RLC was a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
From its formation in 2006 to its disbandment in 2013 the regiment was a logistic support regiment for the 4th Mechanized Brigade. [1] [2] In 2010 and again in 2012 the regiment deployed to Afghanistan as the Close Support Logistic Regiment on Herrick 12 and 17 respectively. During its six-month tour the regiment was tasked as a Combat Logistic Patrol. [2]
Organization of the regiment; [2] [3]
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