383 Commando Petroleum Troop is a reserve platoon of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.
383 Commando Petroleum Troop | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Commando |
Role | Combat Service Support |
Size | One Troop (Platoon) |
Garrison/HQ | Plymouth |
Engagements | Falklands War Operation Telic Operation Herrick 5 Operation Herrick 9 Operation Herrick 14 |
The troop is responsible for the handling, supply and storage of bulk fuels from ship-to-shore and under front-line combat conditions. It is a Commando unit and its soldiers must pass the All Arms Commando Course in order to serve with the Regulars in the Commando Logistic Regiment in 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines.[1]