6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME

6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.

6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
Active1992–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RoleEquipment Support
SizeBattalion
410 personnel[1]
Part of1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team
Garrison/HQDelhi Barracks, Tidworth Camp
EngagementsOperation Telic
Website6 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME

History

The battalion was formed in 1992, at Bordon, from 3 Field Company, and 15 Field Company. Its initial role was to provide close equipment support to 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. One company deployed on Operation Telic 10 in 2007, just after the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp.[2]

In September 2021, a platoon of 22 troops joined the 4th Armoured CS Battalion REME to provide public duties in London. This was the first time the corps has provided public duties for more than 30 years.[3]

Future Soldier

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 1st Deep Recce Strike Brigade Combat Team after its formation.[4]

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:[5]

  • 3 Armoured Company
  • 13 Field Company
  • 14 Armoured Company

References
  1. Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
  2. "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. "REME's first Palace Duties for almost 30 years". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  4. Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
  5. "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 35. Retrieved 3 February 2021.


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