383 Commando Petroleum Troop RLC

Summary

383 Commando Petroleum Troop is a reserve platoon of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.

383 Commando Petroleum Troop
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeCommando
RoleCombat Service Support
SizeOne Troop (Platoon)
Garrison/HQPlymouth
EngagementsFalklands War
Operation Telic
Operation Herrick 5
Operation Herrick 9
Operation Herrick 14

Operations edit

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]

References edit

  1. ^ "383 Commando Petroleum Troop". British Army. Retrieved 22 June 2018.

External links edit

  • Official site