| 5 Force Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | Early 2000's–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size | Battalion 461 personnel [1] |
| Part of | 102 Logistic Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | MoD Lyneham [2] |
| Engagements | Operation Telic |
5 Force Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
The battalion was formed in the early 2000's, at Catterick Garrison, from the grouping of a number of separate companies. The battalion deployed on Operation Telic II, in 2003, to support 19th Mechanised Brigade. [3]
Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade. [4]
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [5]
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