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, 7 Regiment RLC, 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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Structure

The current structure is as follows: *200 (

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) HQ Squadron *201 (

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) Transport Squadron *202 (

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) Transport Squadron *261 (

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) (Horsa) Squadron (Changed from 678 AAC due to Future Soldier changes 01 April 2023) *294 (

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) Supplier Squadron

Honorary Colonels

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

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DL (1996 to 5 April 2003) *''Vacant'' (5 April 2003 to 1 November 2003) *Lieutenant General Sir Nick Houghton (1 November 2003 to 1 September 2008) *Major General David John Shouesmith (1 September 2008 to 2013) *Colonel Mark Underhill 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