2 Close Support Battalion REME

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

2 Close Support Battalion REME
Active	1993–present
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Role	Equipment Support
Size	Battalion 278 personnel[1]
Part of	101 Logistic Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Leuchars Station, Fife
Engagements	Operation Telic Operation Herrick

MAN SVR (support vehicle recovery) of 2 CSB on exercise in 2020

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:^[4]

• 7 Close Support Company
• 11 Close Support Company