158 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, is a

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of the

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. The Regiment's role is to provide logistical support to the Regular Army through its paired regular regiment,

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, as well as providing soldiers when required. 158 Regiment currently falls under the command 102 Logistics Brigade.

History

The regiment was formed in 1996 by converting the 5th Battalion, the

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from the infantry to transport role. 160 Squadron was formed in

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in July 2014 as part of the

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restructuring.

Structure

The current structure is as follows: *200 (

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) HQ

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*201 (

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) Transport Squadron *202 (

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) Transport Squadron *203 (

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) Transport Squadron (Resubordinated under 159 RLC as of Spring 2023) *160 (

) Transport Squadron - formed in July 2014

Honorary Colonels

The following is a list of the Honorary Colonels of the Regiment: *

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) Sir Nick Houghton (1 November 2003 to 1 September 2008) *Major General David John Shouesmith (1 September 2008 to 2013) *Colonel

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OBE late RLC (1 November 2013 to present)

References

External links

Official Website
{{Royal Logistic Corps Regiments of the Royal Logistic Corps Military units and formations established in 1996