48 Commando Support Group
| 48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines | |
|---|---|
 Cap Badge of the Royal Marines | |
| Active | 1972–present |
| Country | .svg.png){kind=small} 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
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
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
References
- ↑ "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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