4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a

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of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the

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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

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, the battalion moved to Tidworth Camp in March 2010. In September 2021, 100 personnel from the battalion performed

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, marking the first time the corps has done so in more than 30 years.

Future Soldier

Under the

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reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team.

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows: *9 Armoured Company *10 Armoured Company *17 Field Company

References

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