When he joined 151 regiment royal logistic corps, reservist pte. The royal australian corps of transport community page. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep. I was a lorry driver in civvy street before i joined, which enabled me to become a military driver more quickly than most of my colleagues as there was no licence acquisition involved. G troop, 562 transport squadron, the royal logistics corps is an army reserve transport unit part of 151 regiment, based at gale barracks in aldershot. Digital copies of group photographs, scrapbooks, autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to ww2. Dec 04, 2018 soldiers in northumberland have been testing their ability to defend the crucial supplies that support the frontline. Rlc driver tank transporters ensuring their load is secure. It was formed on 1 june 1973 as an amalgamation of the royal australian army service corps raasc and royal australian engineers transportation service. Home royal logistic corps royal logistic corps polo shirt. Ipswich reservist deploys to estonia east anglia reserve. The royal logistic corps supporting the british army by. The role of a royal logistics corps officer is to provide essential support in operations and peacetime. It was formed on 1 june 1973 as an amalgamation of the royal australian army service corps raasc and royal australian engineers transportation.
The division of the photographs into two series is not based on content. Royal army service corps and royal corps of transport photograph collection description. The coordination of road safety measures in the army. This section of the long, long trail will be helpful for anyone wishing to find out about the history of the units of the army service corps. A day in the life of a royal navy reservist lieutenant sea cadet corps a day in the life of an army reservist royal logistics corps rlc driver private. British army combat service support the royal logistic. The army service corps in the first world war the long. Raf expeditionary logistics squadron raf medical corps raf odiham raf police raf regiment. It was established to provide trained and disciplined drivers for the royal artillery, a service that had previously relied upon civilian contractors. Across every service, our people rely on logisticians for vital support from the chefs who cook three meals a day, to the logistics officers who coordinate the delivery of essential supplies, logisticians keep us running. As an raf driver, you will operate many vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to cranes, articulated trucks, coaches and specialist vehicles such as aircraft refuellers to ensure raf personnel, equipment and commodities are in the right place at the right time.
This is the official facebook presence for the regimental headquarters, the royal logistic corps. Princess anne visits pirbright for royal logistics corps. Whether youre driving through desert, jungle or snow, youve got to look after your vehicle and get your load to its destination. As part of the royal logistic corps, our drivers play an essential role in transporting soldiers and supplies across the world. By day, sonja is a stores accountant for the british army 23 parachute engineer regiment, a civil servant role. The regiments headquarters is in croydon and has five transport squadrons based at army reserve centres around london and the south east of england. On formation of the royal logistic corps in 1993 the regiment moved from sennelager to bielefeld, germany. Youll be a vital link, transporting soldiers and supplies all over the world. Prior to this time the artillery guns, ammunition and other supplies had been transported by civilian contractors. Driver communications specialist british army jobs. A day in the life of a royal navy reservist lieutenant sea cadet corps a day in the life of an army. We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to ww2 you may have at home.
The first uniformed unit to carry out transport duties for the british army was the royal waggoners. Operational hygiene specialist a hygiene specialist in the army is. With a classic woven check pattern and tassel trim, this is the ultimate scarf for autumnwinter layering. A day in the life of a royal naval reserves lieutenant commander. Royal army service corps in the second world war 19391945. Chief of army address to the army logistic training centre birthday and banner parade, 3 december 2016. British army the royal logistics corps vehicles drops.
The corps of royal artillery drivers was a british army corps founded in 1793 and disbanded in 1822. Royal logistic corps classic check scarf comes with regiment logo embroidered on. Both series largely comprise photographs of personnel serving in the army service corps, royal army service corps and royal corps of transport. Operational hygiene specialist a hygiene specialist in the army is responsible for keeping troops clean, dealing with contamination, aiding british army medical teams and so much more. By 1814 the corps numbered more than 7,400 men and fielded more than 2,600 men at the 1815 battle of waterloo.
The management of the system of b vehicle and certain a vehicle driver training in the army. Welcome to the royal logistic corps regimental pri shop, where you will find uniform, gifts and forming corps items. The rlc flag is dark blue with the corps badge emblazoned on the centre. Royal logistic corps officer the role of a royal logistics corps officer is to provide essential support in operations and peacetime. In 1993, the royal corps of transport, the royal army ordnance corps, the royal pioneer corps, the army catering corps and the postal and courier service of the royal engineers amalgamated to form the royal logistic corps. A day in the life of an army reservist royal logistics corps. Drivers, technicians, eod all selected from the rlc. Get supplies safely into the air and delivered to troops on the ground as an driver air dispatch in the royal logistic corps. Fulltime your army needs you the army is more than just combat. Careers with the rlc the royal logistic corps is recruiting for regulars and reservists, find out how to join, retrade or transfer today. The royal logistic corps rlc was formed on 5 april 1993, by the union of five british army corps.
Princess anne, the princess royal, inspected the royal logistics corps rlc during a parade to mark the corps 25th anniversary on. British army units from 1945 on royal logistic corps. Our specialized trailers allow us to better serve all of your needs. Drivers are the lifeblood of the royal logistic corps and the whole army. Although many of the vehicles operated by the rlc are common to all arms, rlc units are in the main the majority users. All achieved by joining the the royal logistics corp.
A new corps museum was built in 1995 to provide a home for the collections of each of the constituent corps. Supporting, enabling and sustaining the british army. The royal logistic corps rlc the royal logistic corps rlc is the youngest corps in the army and was formed in april 1993. The logistics branch is the heartbeat of the royal navy. Dec 04, 2018 find out what it is like to be an officer within the british armys royal logistic corps. The army brazilian jiujitsu bjj team has reaped the rewards of a dedicated training camp winning eight gold medals in its most successful year to. Driver become a soldier and professional driver in the british army to transport supplies and soldiers all around the world.
How the british army delivers bullets to the frontline. The role of the royal australian corps of transport is to control and operate army owned surface transport, other than unit transport, and to provide movement control, terminal, postal and army aspects of air logistics support. The corps of royal artillery drivers was founded in 1793 by charles lennox, 3rd duke of richmond who, as mastergeneral of the ordnance, had responsibility for the british armys artillery, engineers and logistics. Soldiers in northumberland have been testing their ability to defend the crucial supplies that support the frontline. As an raf driver, you will operate many vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to cranes, articulated trucks, coaches and specialist vehicles such as aircraft refuellers to ensure raf personnel, equipment and commodities are. The royal army service corps rasc was the unit responsible for keeping the british army supplied with provisions. Part of the royal logistic corps, our drivers play an essential role in transporting soldiers and supplies across the world. The royal corps of transport rct was a british army corps formed in 1965 from the transport land, water and air and movement control elements of the royal army service corps rasc and the royal. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the first or second world war. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep the field army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing, by supplying it with everything it needs, wherever it is deployed throughout the world. A day in the life of an army reservist communications specialist driver. The rlc provides essential logistic support and services to the british army wherever it is in the world.
A day in the life of an army reservist royal logistics corps rlc driver. Our goal is to safely and efficiently service your supply chain needs. As much as it pains me to say this it would seem dvr tank transporters do more actual driving. Whether driving through desert, jungle, snow or on mountain roads, its down to them to make sure their cargo from people, to ammunition, to rations and equipment make it to their destination safe and sound. Royal australian corps of transport australian army. I havent looked back since joining the royal logistic corps.
The exceptions were weaponry and ammunition, which were supplied by the royal army ordnance corps. A day in the life of an army reservist royal logistics. As well as driving them, i also get to learn how to service and maintain them. Formed in 1993, this is the british armys largest corps. South east rfca reserves army reserve royal logistic. Royal logistic corps polo shirt the military store. In 2012, it was estimated that the cost per soldier recruit for phase 2 training for the royal logistics corps was. The royal australian corps of transport ract is a corps within the australian army. Progressing a career as an army driver the royal logistic corps. Find out who the royal logistic corps are, the role that they perform in keeping the british army in battle winning conditions, on operations. Sonja paterson, 47, a reservist in the royal logistics corps, is about to embark on a 6 month tour as a driver with the light dragoons in estonia and poland, providing essential support to their logistics team. The royal logistic corps rlc provides logistic support functions to the british army.
Ract royal australian corps of transport home facebook. A day in the life of an army reservist communications specialistdriver. If this affects you, or someone you know, read the newsletter from the rlcs apprenticeship service provider, pearson tq, or share this post. The royal logistic corps rlc vehicles drops truck utility light medium tultum truck utility medium heavy duty tumhd truck cargo heavy equipment transport although many of the vehicles operated by the rlc are common to all arms, rlc units are in the main the majority users. The rlc comprises both regular and army reserve units. The royal logistic corps rlc was formed on 5 april 1993. Find out what it is like to be an officer within the british armys royal logistic corps. As part of the british armys drawdown from germany the regiment relocated to kendrew barracks in cottesmore. Bialo czerwoni the white and reds 7 regiment rlc forms part of 102 logistic brigade and is made up of rlc supply specialists, drivers, chefs as well as reme vehicle mechanics, artificers and clerks. Royal logistic corps tie, royal logistic corps socks, royal logistic corps watch strap, royal logistic corps cufflinks, royal logistic corps blazer badge, royal logistic corps scarf, rlc tie, rlc socks, rlc watch strap, rlc braces, rlc bow tie, and rlc regimental gifts and clothing at the royal logistic corps shop.
Apr 19, 2018 princess anne, the princess royal, inspected the royal logistics corps rlc during a parade to mark the corps 25th anniversary on wednesday april 18 formed on april 5 1993 from an. The corps was formed from an amalgamation of the royal corps of transport, the royal army ordnance corps, the army catering corps, the royal pioneer corps and the postal and courier element of the royal engineers. The badges are distinctive symbols or emblems used to visually identify a military organization and foster the pride and continuity necessary for operational effectiveness. The ract is ranked tenth in seniority of the corps of the australian army, and is the most senior logistics corps. Address to the army logistic training centre birthday and. From storing and moving equipment, fuel, ammunition and supplies, to cooking. Chief of army address to the army logistic training centre birthday and banner parade, 3 december 2016 lieutenant general angus campbell, dsc, am, address to the army logistic training centre birthday and banner parade, gaza ridge barracks, wodonga, victoria, saturday 3 december 2016. The badges we supply are royal logistic corps rlc, royal army ordnance corps raoc, army catering corps acc, royal army service corps rasc and royal corps of transport rct.
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