7 Aviation Support Battalion REME
7 Aviation Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
| 7 Aviation Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size | Battalion 438 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 1st Aviation Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Wattisham Airfield, Suffolk |
| Engagements | Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
History
The battalion was formed in 1992, as a regular REME battalion, from 8 Close Support Company, 71 Close Support Company, 73 Close Support Company, and 72 (Depth) Company. The battalion went on to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan, to support both 24th Airmobile Brigade and 16th Air Assault Brigade.[2]
Structure
The battalion's current structure is as follows:[3]
- Battalion Headquarters
- Eschelon Company
- 70 Field Company
- 71 Aviation Company
- 132 Aviation Support Squadron RLC
References
- Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.10
- "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 2. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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