2 Close Support Battalion REME

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| unit_name = 2 Close Support Battalion REME

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| dates = 1993–present

| country = {{flag|United Kingdom}}

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| branch = {{army|United Kingdom}}

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| role = Equipment Support

| size = Battalion
278 personnelCraftsman Magazine January 2022, p.8

| command_structure = 101 Logistic Brigade

| garrison = Leuchars Station, Fife

| battles = Operation Telic
Operation Herrick

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2 Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.

History

The battalion was formed in 1993, through the re-designation of 7 Armoured Workshop, at St Barbara Barracks, Fallingbostel. The battalion's initial role was supporting 7th Armoured Brigade, just like its predecessor unit did.{{cite web|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-electrical-and-mechanical-engineers/major-units-4.html|title=Major Units - British Army units from 1945 on|accessdate=3 February 2021}}

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to be re-designated as 2 Force Support Battalion, and transfer from the close support to the divisional support role.Craftsman Magazine, January 2022 p.8

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:{{cite web|url=https://britisharmedforcesreview.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/army-2020-refine-orbat-1.pdf|title=Army 2020 Refine ORBAT|page=30|accessdate=3 February 2021}}

7 Close Support Company
11 Close Support Company

References

Category:Battalions of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Category:Military units and formations established in 1993