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The Royal Logistic Corps Recruiting
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1 Regt RLC, Bicester
4 Regt RLC, Abingdon
6 Regt RLC, Dishforth
10 QOGLR, Aldershot
27 Regt RLC, Aldershot and Bulford
7 Regt RLC, Abingdon
Port and Maritime Regiment
17 Port and Maritime Regt RLC, Marchwood
Support Logistic
Force Support Logistic Regiment
Theatre Support Logistic Regiment
9 Regt RLC, Chippenham
29 PC&M Regt RLC, South Cerney
11 EOD Regt RLC, Didcot
13 Air Assault Support Regt RLC, Colchester
Commando Logistic Regiment, Chivenor
EOD and Search Regiment
Commando Logistics
Air Assault Regiment Movement Control Regiment
Chef: Even the best locations and adventures would be meaningless without outstanding food services supporting our soldiers. Chefs deliver the best experience to our units every day; from state banquets and fine dining to supporting humanitarian and disaster intervention across the world.
Driver Vehicle Support Specialist: They facilitate the receipt, storage, issue and distribution of vehicles and equipment across the British Army. We are responsible for loading and unloading specialist vehicles on and off ships, rail assets, Heavy Equipment Transporters and RAF aircraft.
Movement Controller: Movement controllers keep the armed forces moving. They direct and prepare troops, vehicles and equipment for transport by air, road, rail and sea.
Postal and Courier Operator: Getting mail delivered isn't just important in the Army - it's vital. Postal and Courier Operator splay a key role in getting mail to soldiers, sailors and aircrew so they can stay in touch with friends and family.
Marine Engineer: Marine Engineers are an important part of the vessel’s crew and will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the craft and its engines.
Mariner: Mariners are part of a vessel’s crew, they form part of the vessels watch, helping with navigational safety, stability, and security.
Port Operator: Port Operators use specialist machinery to carry out port operations, helping to support operations and disaster relief tasks worldwide.
Photographer: Army photographers are the professional eyes and documenters of military actions, providing operational support to Army activities and bespoke specialist training to Defence.
Driver: Drivers work closely with other trades within the RLC to ensure all supplies are delivered to the right location at the right time, no matter how dangerous the environment.
Driver Communications Specialist: They use radio and digital communications systems and by using these to make sure our soldiers and Officers can be in contact whenever they need to be.
Driver Tank Transporter Operator: Driver Tank Transporter Operators provide the Heavy Lift capability to Defence. The Royal Logistic Corps holds the only Heavy Equipment Transporter Squadron which delivers battle-winning equipment all over the world.
Driver Air Despatcher: Air Despatchers are responsible for preparing, loading, and dispatching supplies and equipment from military aircraft.
Systems Analyst: Systems Analysts provide specialist technical support to deployed Logistic Information Services across Defence.
Ammunition Technician: Ammunition Technicians inspect, repair, store and destroy everything from rifle ammunition all the way through to guided weapons.
Logistic Specialist (Supply): Logistic Supply Specialists play a vital role in the logistical support required by the Army. Food, weapons, equipment – the Army needs all kinds of supplies, all the time. It’s their job to track, store and distribute stock - delivering everything needed on operations.
Petroleum Operator: Petroleum Operators are responsible for the deployment, management and operation of military fuel sites which provide vital fuel services to the Army and defence.
The Corps constantly has elements deployed worldwide supporting operations, exercises, and the UK’s interests abroad. We are at the heart of every deployment, sustaining any type of operation from land, air and sea where required. With such an extensive list, above is just some of the current and recent deployments that members of the Corps have deployed on.
Following Troop Command, RLC Officers who wish to do so have the unique opportunity to apply for one of three Professional Technical Courses.
Ammunition Technical Officers’ (ATO) Course:
ATOs are the Army’s experts in ammunition and explosives, bomb disposal and weapons intelligence. They are professional explosives engineers who do not just lead Ammunition Technicians (ATs), but also carry out ammunition technical and bomb disposal tasks themselves.
Officers’ Petroleum Course (OPC):
Training in the receipt, storage, testing and distribution of fuels and lubricants. You will learn how to site, build and operate deployable Bulk Fuel Installations and ensure the quality of products through inspection and chemical analysis.
Port and Maritime Operations Officers’ Course (PMOOC):
You will perform beach and port reconnaissance tasks and plan and conduct the loading and discharge of strategic shipping. You will deploy with Port Task Groups and undertake operations around the world in support of military and humanitarian relief operations.
The diversity of the Corps is one of its biggest strengths. Opportunities are also available for those who wish to complete many shorter courses such as; the Contracts Officers’ Course, the Intelligence Officers’ Course and the Postal and Courier Officers’ Course. Officers within the Corps can also choose to undertake a degree or Masters program in Logistic Management through the University of Lincoln.
There are also multiple opportunities throughout your career to complete P Company, the All Arms Commando Course and to serve with the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment if these are options you wish to peruse.
The Corps currently has 35 sports and adventure training clubs, one of the perks of being such a large Corps is that there really is something for everyone! Regiments and RLC Clubs also frequently organise expeditions and tours worldwide.
Sport plays an integral part of regimental life across the Royal Logistic Corps. From mountain biking to football to swimming, you will find a variety of sports to choose from and actively participate in at regiments across the Corps. Open to all ranks, there is planned space within the weekly battle rhythm for personnel to participate in sports of their choosing. A great leveler of rank, you will often find soldiers competing alongside and against officers.
The Corps Yacht, The Spirit of St George II
The Silver Stars, The RLC Parachute Display
RLC Rugby Union
RLC Nordic/Alpine skiing
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My introduction to Army Sport may have started 5 years ago, but since becoming a Regular Officer and joining the RLC I have had endless opportunity to compete. As an Army Cyclist I have had so much support from my chain of command and although I deployed to Germany for most of the race season on Op INTERLINK, an opportunity not to be missed, I still took my bike out with me and got as much training in as I could. Since being back I have taken the chance to give back and take soldiers on AT and am now out doing Nordic Skiing for the winter season, an amazing opportunity to lead a small team of soldiers and to train like a full -time athlete. Whatever it is you want to do as an Officer the choice is yours and it’s your responsibility to make the opportunity become reality, as long as you always give back to your soldiers and support your Regiment, they will support you back” Lt Nott
In my time at 4 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps I was fortunate enough to represent the regiment at X Country, Cricket and Football. In what proved to be a highly successful season, both the Football and Cricket teams won the Army Cup in their respective sports.
I’m sure I speak for all Regiments within the Corps, but certainly at 4 Regiment I found participating in sports to be highly supported by the CoC, all the way up to the Commanding Officer. Lt P Geary
Whilst at 17 Port & Maritime Regt RLC, I had the pleasure of organising Exercise BALEARIC WATCH 22, which saw the Corps Yacht sail from the UK to Palma, Majorca, where it was then used to conduct Offshore Sailing Adventurous Training. The exercise ran from March to November in 2022, and allowed c. 200 serving personnel from across the Corps and all three services to each partake in a week of AT. Aimed at all abilities, the Balearic Islands were the perfect setting to cater both to those learning the basics, and those with more experience, in a relaxed and scenic environment. Lt K Burton
“Shortly after arriving at unit, whilst held at high readiness, I was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan on Op PITTING - the largest non-combatant evacuation in recent history. Here I worked closely with Pathfinders to help search local nationals prior to them entering the air base in addition to liaising with the RAF on the freight flying in and out of country. I have additionally deployed to France, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Georgia, amongst other countries, where I have conducted resupply missions in addition to working closely with their own Armed Forces. Moreover, I have been fortunate enough to be able to represent the Regiment, Corps and Army at both Swimming and Water Polo”. Lt Firth
Since promoting to Lt I have completed the Survival Nepali Language Course in Nepal where, on top developing a deeper understanding of the language and culture of Gurkha soldiers, I was able to go trekking in Bhojpur and work at an area welfare center in Lamjung, supporting the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
I am currently deployed on Operation TOSCA in Cyprus, having completed all predeployment training and during my time here have competed in a multinational military skills competition and completed an exchange program with the Argentinian Army.
My next appointment is as a Platoon Commander at ATR Pirbright, training phase 1 recruits.
“After a year of regimental duties commanding a Troop I was lucky enough to deploy to Eastern Europe on Op INTERLINK 2. An operation in its infancy this was a terrific opportunity to widen the scope of the operation and enact changes. I deployed as the Logistic Enabling Node (LEN) commander during which I was the sole officer commanding 30 soldiers from numerous capbadges on live operations facilitating the movement of Gift in Kind munitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces”. Lt Thomas
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Part way through Troop Command, my Sqn resubordinated, forming 15 Sqn Queens Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment (QOGLR), 13 Air Assault Support Regiment RLC, a unique opportunity to work within 16 Air Assault Brigade with opportunities for P Company, whilst also serving with Gurkha soldiers.
I then travelled to Nepal to attend the Nepali Language Course. An amazing opportunity this in-depth insight to working with Gurkha soldiers and their culture whilst providing valuable linguistic skills to aid young officers’ effective communication skills with their soldiers. This course is completed by all Troop Commanders joining a QOGLR unit”. Lt Aird
“A great introduction to life in the Corps, I was lucky enough to deploy straight to Estonia on Op CABRIT. Managing the Theatre Supply Troop we faced the challenges of supplying deployed elements across the Baltic States and Poland throughout the harsh Baltic winter. Adapting to significant global changes, we also facilitated the arrival of a second Battle Group in Estonia for the first time following the invasion of Ukraine”. Lt Hobbs
“On arrival to 19 Tank Transporter Squadron, 27 Regiment RLC I was told that I had become part of one of the oldest and more niche trades within The Corps. This was tested and stretched when I deployed to Estonia on Op CABRIT, taking command of a hybrid troop of Tank Transporters and Drivers. We were essential in the readiness plan and relied upon almost daily by The RTR BG. On my return to the UK I was informed that I would be quickly deploying on Ex DEFENDER 22 stepping up as the Squadron Operations Officer, this saw me planning and executing road moves across Europe. Then after what felt like a short break, I was told I would deploy to E Europe on Op INTERLINK. I was the Host Nation Liaison Officer, working directly with the International Donation Co-ordination Cell and tying in with the host nation MOD to ensure a smooth transition of donations into Ukraine.
It is a very busy time to be a logistician in The Army, the output displayed over the last two years shows how important The RLC is in the modern world.” Lt Taylor
