| 10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2001–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regiment 556 personnel[1] |
| Part of | Royal Logistic Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Gale Barracks, Aldershot |
The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, also known as 10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment or 10 QOGLR, is a regiment of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
History[edit | edit source]
The regiment was created on 5 April 2001. It was formed as a merger of The Queen's Own Gurkha Transport Regiment, The Gurkha Transport Regiment and The Gurkha Army Service Corps which formed as component parts of The Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 July 1958.[2] A post on the Gurkha Brigade website in August 2016 noted that a further two new QOGLR squadrons will be formed in the future.[3]
- Structure:[4][5]
- 36 Headquarters Squadron
- 1 Supply Squadron
- 28 Fuel and General Transport Squadron
- 15 Air Assault Support Squadron (under operational command of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC)
- 94 Supply Squadron (under operational command of 9 Regiment RLC)
Role and responsibilities[edit | edit source]
The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment provides logistical support to British Army formations during training, exercises and operational deployments. Its responsibilities include the movement of personnel and equipment, the supply of stores and critical spare parts, and the transportation of fuel. The regiment supports brigade and divisional operations in the United Kingdom and overseas.
The regiment forms part of the Royal Logistic Corps and operates under the command of 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade. Its role includes providing theatre-level logistical support to deployed forces.
Organisation[edit | edit source]
The regiment's organisation includes headquarters, supply, and fuel and general transport elements. Its sub-units carry out administrative and communications functions, manage supply chains and equipment, and provide fuel transportation and general transport support.
The regiment also receives vehicle maintenance and recovery support from a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment.
Equipment and capabilities[edit | edit source]
The regiment uses a range of military logistics vehicles and equipment to transport personnel, stores and supplies. Its capabilities include:
- Enhanced Pallet Loading System (EPLS), for transporting palletised and containerised loads.
- Combat Support Tanker (Fuel), for bulk fuel transportation.
- 6-tonne, 9-tonne and 15-tonne support vehicles, for moving personnel and equipment.
- Military supply and equipment-accounting systems to manage stores and operational requirements.
Personnel and training[edit | edit source]
Most of the regiment's soldiers are Gurkhas recruited in Nepal. Gurkha soldiers undertake basic military training at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick before completing specialist trade training. The regiment's personnel include drivers, supply-chain specialists, petroleum operators, communications specialists and chefs, alongside administrative and technical support staff.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ↑ 10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Archived 15 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine. www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 12 February 2012
- ↑ "Did you transfer out of the Brigade of Gurkhas?". Welcome to the Gurkha Brigade Association. Gurkha Brigade. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ↑ "10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment RLC". Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 3 March 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ↑ "10 Queens Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- 10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, British Army.
- Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, Gurkha Brigade Association.
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