48 Commando Support Group
| 48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines | |
|---|---|
 Cap Badge of the Royal Marines | |
| Active | 1972–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy British Army Royal Air Force Royal Marines |
| Type | Commando |
| Size | Regiment 780 personnel[1] |
| Part of | UK Commando Force |
| Garrison/HQ | RMB Chivenor |
| Engagements | Falklands War Operation Telic Operation Herrick 5 Operation Herrick 9 Operation Herrick 14 |
48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines,[2] formerly known as the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR), provides second line Combat Service Support to United Kingdom Commando Force (UKCF).
History
[edit]Originally formed as the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR) in 1972, the unit name will change to 48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines on 1 August 2026.[2]
Organisation
[edit]Based at RM Chivenor in North Devon, the Commando Logistic Regiment role is to ensure the re-supply of ammunition, water, fuel and food, known as "combat supplies" to the ground forces, and provide specialist services to sustain the brigade's operations. The regiment is divided into squadrons:[3]
- Headquarters and training Squadron (responsible for command and control)[4]
- Commando Forces Support Squadron
- Delta Squadron
- Workshop Squadron
- Victor Squadron
- Medical squadron
- Viking Squadron
- 383 Commando Petroleum Troop[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Commando Logistic Regiment". Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- 1 2 "Historic commando name revived for modern era of Royal Marines operations". www.royalnavy.mod.uk.
- ↑ "48 Commando Support Group". Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Headquarters Squadron" (PDF). Marine Society and Sea Cadet Marine Cadet Section. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Commando Logistic Regiment RM". Commando Veterans Archive. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
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