102nd Logistic Brigade



102 Logistic Brigade’s role is to force generate and force prepare fighting elements, including the Headquarters, globally, for current operations and deliver capability to contingent forces as directed by HQ Forces Troops Command in order to support the delivery of operational success.

History
102 Logistic Brigade traces its origin to 102 Beach Sub-Area, Normandy, France. It was one of 3 such formations raised late in 1943 to run logistic support operations across JUNO Beach, from D-day until the Mulberry artificial harbours were operational. Once the Mulberry harbours were in use, there was no further requirement for the Beach Groups, which then dispersed to their original Lines of Communication roles. In 1993, 50 years after the original formation of 102 Beach Sub Area, Headquarters Combat Service Support Group (Germany) was established in Gütersloh, Germany and this has been the home of Headquarters ever since.

The Balkans
In May 1996 the newly formed organisation deployed to the Balkans on Operation Resolute as the United Kingdom National Support Element. This was part of the NATO intervention in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The HQ and Brigade units also deployed to Kosovo in 1999 on Operation Agricola.

Adoption of the Halberd
In July 1999 the formation was re-titled 102 Logistic Brigade and in October 1999 the Halberd was officially adopted as the formation tactical recognition flash. The Halberd appears in Jeremiah as a symbol of strength, success and restoration. Its interpretation as a restorer of combat power following bloodshed, exhaustion and hunger reflects the operational role of 102 Logistic Brigade. The dual capability of the Halberd, both as a weapon and a hand tool represents the combination of artisan and technical skills, which complement the military training of Brigade personnel.

Iraq
The HQ and elements of 102 Logistic Brigade formed the Joint Force Logistic Component for Operation Telic 1 in Kuwait and the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The HQ returned to Iraq on Operation Telic 8 in 2006.

Afghanistan
HQ 102 Logistic Brigade has deployed in support to the war in Afghanistan on Operation Veritas in 2002, and on Operation Herrick as the Joint Force Support Headquarters in 2008, 2010 and 2012. The units of 102 Logistic Brigade have also deployed on numerous tours of Afghanistan during this period.

Commanders

 * Brigadier GA Ewer CBE
 * Brigadier RE Ratazzi CBE
 * Brigadier JS Kerr
 * Brigadier CM Steirn CBE (late (late RLC)
 * Brigadier SP Cowlam MBE
 * Brigadier DJ Shouesmith
 * Brigadier MW Poffley OBE (Late RLC)
 * Brigadier J McN R Henderson (late REME)
 * Brigadier RMB Nitsch MBE (late REME)
 * Brigadier E McLay (late REME)
 * Brigadier DP Amison OBE (late RLC)

Current organisation
As of July 2013 102 Logistic Brigade comprises the following units:


 * 102 Logistic Brigade Headquarters and Signal Troop (662) in Gutersloh, Germany.
 * 6 Theatre Logistic Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Gutersloh, Germany.
 * 7 Theatre Logistic Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Cottesmore, UK.
 * 159 Supply Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Coventry.
 * 160 Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Grantham.
 * Scottish Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Dunfermline.
 * 101 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Wrexham.

Future organisation
Under the Army Regular Basing Announcement and the Reserve Basing Announcement, the Brigade is due to change its composition in line with the Army 2020 formation. By 2020 the Brigade will comprise the following units.


 * 102 Logistic Brigade Headquarters in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
 * 6 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Dishforth, North Yorkshire.
 * 7 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Cottesmore, Rutland.
 * 150 (Yorkshire) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.
 * 158 (Royal Anglian) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
 * 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in Coventry, West Midlands.
 * 1 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
 * 2 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Leuchars, Fife.
 * 101 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Wrexham, Clwyd.
 * 102 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
 * 104 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Northampton, Northamptonshire.
 * 106 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in Glasgow.
 * 2 Medical Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps in North Luffenham, Rutland.
 * 3 Medical Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps in Preston, Lancashire.
 * 253 (North Ireland) Medical Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps in Belfast.
 * 254 (East of England) Medical Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
 * 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment Royal Army Medical Corps in Dundee.