4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME

4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME
Active	2000–present
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Role	Equipment Support
Size	Battalion 406 personnel[1]
Part of	12th Armoured Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp[2]
Engagements	Operation Herrick

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

History

The battalion was formed in 2000, from the grouping of 9 Armoured Close Support Company, 10 Armoured Company, and 17 Field Support Company. Initially stationed at Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp in March 2010.[3][2]

In September 2021, 100 personnel from the battalion performed public duties in London, marking the first time the corps has done so in more than 30 years.[2]

Future Soldier

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.[4]

Structure

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

• 9 Armoured Company
• 10 Armoured Company
• 17 HQ Company

References

1. Craftsman Magazine January 2022, p.9
2. Harry Adams (9 September 2021). "Army Engineers To Return To Royal Duties After Nearly 30 Years". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
3. "Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on". Retrieved 3 February 2021.
4. Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.9
5. "Army 2020 Refine ORBAT" (PDF). p. 35. Retrieved 3 February 2021.