Regimental History Royal Logistic Corps

1. Action – Fun – Adventure - Qualifications Regimental HistoryRoyal Logistic Corps

2. The announcement of future incorporation into a large Logistic Corps - 1991 After the Gulf War in 1991, the Ministry of Defence decided that these organisations, with their separate functions, should be combined into one, to be called the Royal Logistic Corps. Since its formation in 1993, the Royal Logistic Corps has supported Britain's military commitments in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Kosovo), Northern Ireland, Iraq, Cyprus, Falklands Islands, Africa, Afghanistan and wherever the British Army is operating. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE On 23 July 1991 the Secretary of State for Defence announced that the Royal Pioneer Corpswould combine with the Royal Corps of Transport,the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, the ArmyCatering Corps and the Postal and Courier Service of the Royal Engineers to form a large Logistic Corps.

3. The Royal Logistic Corps Formed on Monday 5th April 1993 The five corps which amalgamated to form the RLC are: Royal Corps Of Transport Royal Army Ordnance Corps Royal Pioneer Corps Army Catering Corps Postal & Courier Service (Royal Engineers) Come on the Micks

4. Corps Motto WE SUSTAIN “On Parade” The Corps Colours are: RED, BLUEandGOLD The Corps March is Come on the Micks

5. The Royal Logistic Corps • The badge is made up from parts of the old corps cap badges: • The Indian Star - RCT • The Cannons - RAOC • The Axe’s - RPC • We Sustain - ACC • The Laurel Leaves - P&CS(RE) Come on the Micks

6. The Royal Logistic Corps • The Indian Star • Relates to the Cap Badge of the: • Royal Corps of Transport Come on the Micks

7. The Royal Logistic Corps • The badge is made up from parts of the old corps cap badges: • The Indian Star - RCT • The Cannons -RAOC • The Axe’s - RPC • We Sustain - ACC • The Laurel Leaves - P&CS(RE) Come on the Micks

8. The Royal Logistic Corps • The Cannons • Relates to the Cap Badge of the: • Royal Army Ordnance Corps Come on the Micks

9. The Royal Logistic Corps • The badge is made up from parts of the old corps cap badges: • The Indian Star - RCT • The Cannons - RAOC • The Axe’s -RPC • We Sustain - ACC • The Laurel Leaves - P&CS(RE) Come on the Micks

10. The Royal Logistic Corps • The Axe’s • Relates to the Cap Badge of the: • Royal Pioneer Corps Come on the Micks

11. The Royal Logistic Corps • The badge is made up from parts of the old corps cap badges: • The Indian Star - RCT • The Cannons - RAOC • The Axe’s - RPC • We Sustain -ACC • The Laurel Leaves - P&CS(RE) Come on the Micks

12. The Royal Logistic Corps • We Sustain • Relates to the Cap Badge of the: • Army Catering Corps Come on the Micks

13. The Royal Logistic Corps • The badge is made up from parts of the old corps cap badges: • The Indian Star - RCT • The Cannons - RAOC • The Axe’s - RPC • We Sustain - ACC • The Laurel Leaves - P&CS(RE) Come on the Micks

14. The Royal Logistic Corps • Laurel Wreath • Relates to the Cap Badge of the: • Postal & Courier Service (Royal Engineers) Come on the Micks

15. The Royal Logistic Corps The inscription on the Garter Band “Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense”can be translated as “Evil To Him Who Evil Thinks”It is usually seen on the insignia of regiments and corps with Royal in their title. Come on the Micks

16. The Royal Logistic Corps • The Colonel in Chief is:HRH The Princes Royal. Come on the Micks

17. The Royal Logistic Corps • The Headquarters of the RLC is at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey Come on the Micks

18. The Royal Logistic Corps • The RLC claim 5 Battle Honours from there previous Corps: • Peninsula • Waterloo • Lucknow • Taku Forts • Pekin Come on the Micks

19. The Royal Logistic CorpsGallantry Awards • The RLC claim 5 Victoria Cross holders • Private Samuel Morley VC. Military Train. 15 April 1858. • Private (Farrier) Michael Murphy VC Military Train. 15 April 1858. • Assistant Commissary James Langley Dalton VC. Commissariat & Transport Department. 22 January 1879. Come on the Micks

20. The Royal Logistic Corps • Second Lieutenant Alfred Cecil Herring VC. Army Service Corps. 23 March 1918. • Private Richard George Masters VC. Army Service Corps. 9 April 1918. Come on the Micks

21. The Royal Logistic Corps • 11 Holders of the George Cross • The GC was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI.[3] At this time, during the height of the Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. • The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians, the GC is also awarded to military personnel for those acts for which military honours would not normally granted, such as acts of gallantry not in presence of the enemy Come on the Micks

22. The Royal Logistic Corps • The RLC has 115 holders of the George Medal, 67 from the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 1 from the Royal Pioneer Corps, 1 from the Army Catering Corps and 15 to the RLC, including 1 first bar. Come on the Micks

23. The Royal Logistic Corps • The RLC has 1 holder of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross • The CGC, is awarded "in recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy". it may be awarded posthumously, Come on the Micks

24. The Royal Logistic Corps • The RLC has 6 holders of the Military Cross • The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces”. In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could in the future be awarded posthumously. Come on the Micks

25. The Royal Logistic Corps • The RLC has 111 holders of the Queen's Gallantry Medal including 2 Bar Holders • The medal is awarded for "exemplary acts of bravery", and is primarily a civilian medal, although military personnel can receive it too. Recipients may use the post nominal letters "QGM". Fewer than 600 have been awarded. Come on the Micks

26. The Royal Logistic CorpsTrades within the RLC • Ammunition Technician • Chef • Driver • Driver / Tank Transporter • Driver / Air Dispatcher • Driver / Communications specialist • Driver / Port Operator • Driver / Communications Specialist Driver / Vehicle Support Specialist Logistic Specialist (Supply) Marine Engineer Movement Controller Petroleum Operator Photographer Pioneer Come on the Micks

27. The Royal Logistic CorpsTrades within the RLC • Postal and Courier Operator • Rail Operator • Seaman / Navigator • Systems Analyst Come on the Micks

28. The Royal Logistic Corps Common Nicknames • The corps is nicknamed "The Loggies", "Blanket Stackers", "Duvet Technicians" or "Really Large Corps • The Corps forms approximately 17% of the British Army and is the single largest component of the Army. • Royal Logistic Corps soldiers can belong to any one of 18 trade groups. Come on the Micks

29. The Royal Logistic Corps152 (Ulster) Transport Regiment (Volunteers) • 211 Transport Squadron (1967 to present) - Based in Caw Camp, Londonderry. • 220 Transport Squadron (1967 to present) - Based in Palace Barracks, Holywood Co. Down previously Ava Barracks, Sunnyside Street TA Centre prior to 2006. • 400 Transport Squadron (2006 to present) - Based in Palace Barracks, Holywood Co. Down previously Ava Barracks, Sunnyside Street TA Centre prior to 2006. Come on the Micks

30. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS Any Questions on the Whole Lesson?

31. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS • Questions Name The Five Battle Honours of The RLC?

32. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS Name The Five Battle Honours of The RLC? Answer 1 PENINSULA 2 WATERLOO 3 LUCKNOW 4 TAKU FORTS 5 PEKIN

33. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS From which former Corps does the Star come from?

34. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS • From which former Corps does the Star come from? Answer: • Royal Corps of Transport

35. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS NAME ONE OF THE FIVE VICTORIA CROSS HOLDERS CLAIMED BY THE RLC?

36. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS Name one of the five Victoria Cross holders claimed by the RLC? Answers James Langley Dalton VC Alfred Cecil Herring VC Richard George Masters VC Samuel Morley VC Michael Murphy VC

37. THE ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS In Summary: It is important that you as cadets who are badged to the Royal Logistic Corps know the history of the corps and although the Corp is still young ,the history from the preceding corps dates back more than 150 years.