5 Force Support Battalion REME

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

5 Force Support Battalion REME
Active	Early 2000's–present
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Role	Equipment Support
Size	Battalion 461 personnel[1]
Part of	102 Logistic Brigade
Garrison/HQ	MoD Lyneham[2]
Engagements	Operation Telic

History

The battalion was formed in the early 2000's, at Catterick Garrison, from the grouping of a number of separate companies. The battalion deployed on Operation Telic II, in 2003, to support 19th Mechanised Brigade.^[3]

Future Soldier

Under the Future Soldier reforms, the battalion is due to re-subordinate to 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade.^[4]

Structure

The battalion's current structure is as follows:^[5]

• 1 Field Company
• 2 Field Company
• 15 Field Company