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2 Close Support Battalion REME is a

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of the

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History

The battalion was formed in 1993, through the re-designation of 7 Armoured Workshop, at St Barbara Barracks,

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. The battalion's initial role was supporting

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, just like its predecessor unit did. Under the

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reforms, the battalion is due to be re-designated as 2 Force Support Battalion, and transfer from the close support to the divisional support role.Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.8

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows: *7 Close Support Company *11 Close Support Company

References

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