.gif){kind=spacer}
562 Parachute Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers)
Encyclopedia
562 Parachute Squadron Royal Corps of Transport
(Volunteers) was a minor unit that supported 44th Parachute Brigade (V)
When the Territorial Army (TA)was reformed in the UK included in the Order of Battle was 16th Airborne Division (TA) with its Divisional Headquarters in Chelsea, South-West London. The Division included a Royal Army Service Corps Column which came into existence on 1 January 1947, though recruiting did not open until 1 May.
The Headquarters of 16th Airborne Divisional Column, RASC (TA) was initially at The Duke of York's Headquarters at Chelsea, but in 1949 it was re-located to the TA Centre at Hayes Bridge, Southall, Middlesex. The Column comprised three Companies;
1560th Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Park Lane, Tottenham, N.17.
1561st Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Vine Street, Uxbridge.
1562nd Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Hayes Bridge, Southall.
The four-figure numbers allocatted to the Companies denoted that they were newly-raised units of the TA, having not existed prior to the Second World War.
The Commanding Officer and Adjutant were regular officers: the Regimental Sergeant Major, Permanent Staff Instructors (PSI) and a small cadre of drivers were regular soldiers. All other posts were filled by TA volunteer soldiers. The organisation of these companies was similar to the regular army RASC company except that they were on war establishment and had a smaller composite platoon. The Parachute course for the TA was compressed into two weeks to meet their limited training availability, but included the 8 qualifying jumps.
1951
A new numbering system for RASC (TA) units was adopted whereby all Companies were given a three-figure number. As a result the "1" prefix, was dropped and the Companies became known as 560th, 561st and 562nd Companies (Parachute Brigade Transport), RASC (Middlesex) (TA).
1952
Each of the Companies were allocated their own integral Light Aid Detachments (LAD)of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). These were up-graded to Company Workshops in 1955.
1955
560th Coy re-located to the TA Centre in Tottenham High Rd, N.17 and 561st Company re-located to the TA Centre at Cowley. In that same year it was announced by the War Office that 16th Abn Div(TA)would disband the following year and be replaced by a single Parachute Brigade. The RASC unit required for the Brigade would be reduced to a single Company.
1956
In October, 44th Independent Parachute Brigade Group (TA) was created, with Headquarters at The Duke of York's HQ, Chelsea, London S.W.3. The 16th Airborne Divisional Column was temporarily placed under command of this Brigade as it underwent the process of disbandment and reorganisation into one Company.
1957
In February 16th Airborne Divisional Column, RASC (TA)was disbanded and 562nd Company (Independent Parachute Brigade Transport), RASC (Middlesex) (TA) became the sole RASC unit in the Brigade. It remained at Hayes Bridge along with its REME Workshops.
1965
In 1965 there was a general re-organisation of the British Army Corps structure which led to the Royal Army Service Corps
transport and supply functions being separated and the corps disbanded. The new military transport organisation formed from this restructuring was the Royal Corps of Transport (RCT). The supply function was transferred to an enlarged Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC). As a result of these changes and formation of the new corps 562nd Coy was redesignated as 562nd (Middlesex) Independent Parachute Squadron, RCT (TA)
1967
That year saw a transformation of Reserve Forces (Army) and the Territorial Army became the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve (TAVR). 562 Independent Parachute Squadron, RCT (Volunteers)was formed on 1 April 1967 as a successor unit to the old 562 Para Sqn RCT (TA). The Squadron HQ and HQ Troop remained at Hayes Bridge, Southall along with "C" Troop, whilst "A" Troop was formed at the Cedars TA Centre, Portway, West Ham, London E.15 and "B" Troop at Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London S.E.22. The Squadron continued to support 44 Parachute Brigade (Volunteers) as its integral RCT unit.
A new unit, 395 Air Despatch Troop, RCT (Volunteers), had been formed in 1967 at Coulsdon, Surrey. This was the first Air Despatch unit to be raised outside of the Regular Army and in 1971 the Troop was relocated to Bristol and then subsequently to Chippenham in Wiltshire, so as to be near to its Regular Army counterpart, 47 Air Despatch Squadron, RCT. Some personnel from the Troop at Coulsdon transferred to "B" Troop, of the squadron at Dulwich.
On the demise of the RASC there had still been a requirement for a combat supplies function to provide ammunition, fuel and rations to 44 Parachute Brigade (V). This function was assigned to a Combat Supplies Platoon formed within 562 Para Sqn. This platoon was based at Southall and manned by RAOC Territorial Army soldiers trained in that particular role,(See potted history of this sub unit below).
Final Orbat
The squadron was commanded by a Major and was established along traditional lines with a Captain second in command (2i/c). Other Captains held appointments, Transport Control officer (TCO) being one. The transport troops were usually commanded by a Subaltern with a Staff Sergeant (SSGT) as 2i/c. The REME
workshop was commanded by either a Captain or Subaltern with a Warrant Officer Class Two who held the appointment of Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant (AQMS) as 2i/c.
HQ troop was of course the nerve centre organisationally of the unit where the Squadron Sergeant Major and Chief Clerk amongst other appointments were to be found.
As an independent TA
squadron there were also a number or regular army soldiers posted to the establishment of the Squadron. Their primary role was to advise the command elements in training matters and ensuring the unit retained its fully trained operational status. These soldiers were known as Permanent Staff Instructors (PSI’s).
This unit's role was transport support to the Territorial Army's 44 Parachute Brigade (V). When this Brigade was disbanded in March 1978 562 Parachute Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) was redesignated 562 Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) and taken under the command of 151 (Greater London) Transport Regiment RCT (Volunteers). With the loss of the parachuting role and the coveted "Red Beret" significant numbers of the unit transferred to other TA
units that still retained a parachute role. The Parachute Regiment's 10th Battalion being the biggest beneficiary as like the squadron it to was based in London.
The re badging parade was held at Plaisterdown Camp in July 1967 The unit was badged as R.A.O.C. in line with the current M.O.D. policy at the time that all Army transport would be administered by the newly formed R.C.T.. 562 Para Parachute Combat Supplies Platoon RAOC (V) was born and would now be responsible for supplying all combat supplies (ammunition, fuel, and rations) to 44 Parachute Brigade’s fighting echelons. Personnel with the relevant civilian trade experience were all Para trained and later they were to have acquired rigging skills on Medium and Heavy Stressed Platforms at J.A.T.E. Watchfield. Their main function was to set Distribution Points (DPs) for Combat Supplies to the rear of the Airborne fighting echelons. The stores would then be collected by the “Q” reps of each unit on the ground this included setting up re fuelling facilities for heliborne exercises. This unit also had another function; When the Brigade was in a static location they would be required to provide a source of high quality fresh meat, vegetables, and other foodstuffs from local suppliers so as to feed the paratroopers on the ground. This would mean that they would have to identify fresh vegetable suppliers, local baking and slaughtering facilities and if necessary bring them up to the required military standard using existing civilian labour There was a case where this happened when 44 Parachute Brigade went to Cyprus on “Ex New Venture” 562 Parachute Combat Supplies RAOC were tasked to visit the local meat supplier to the UNCYP Forces based on the island. Sgt Dalton, Corporals Preston and Laing who are all qualified Master Butchers in civilian life were on hand to advise on the latest slaughtering techniques and meat preparation which included sausage making This was very much appreciated by UNICYP especially the British contingent.
became the Royal Corps of Transport, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers element within 562 Parachute Company comprised a Light Aid Detachment, located in the Workshop area of the Drill Hall at Southall Middlesex.
This unit had responsibility for first line recovery/repairs only and was manned accordingly.
In 1965 the establishment and scale of equipment for 562 Workshop element was increased with responsibility given for second line repairs.
This gave rise to the change of title from Light Aid Detachment to Workshop, still based at Southall.
Because 16 Para Brigade retained its full Workshop within 1 Para Log Regiment, 562 became the only Parachute Squadron Workshop in the British Army with a unique establishment and role.
The only other REME formation in 44 Brigade was a Parachute Platoon of 133 Field Workshop [REME](V) based in Coventry. Other REME personnel in the Brigade comprised attached personnel.
The workshop was established with a Captain
commanding, WO2 AQMS as 2I/C with six other senior ranks including a Sergeant
Storeman. The Permanent Staff Instructor was a Regular Para trained WO2 Artificer until 1975 when a Para trained SSGT Artisan
was posted in.
During the seventies, the Workshop regularly took part in Exercise Southern Craftsman (the annual REME fitness for role/field engineering competition) and won on three occasions. Workshop personnel also took part in a number of Competitions, representing 562 Squadron including Nijmegen Marches, Courage Trophy, AESOR and Chichester March.
Major Units of 44 Para Brigade were:
Other Minor Units of 44 Para Brigade were:
Royal Corps of Transport
The Royal Corps of Transport was a British Army Corps formed in 1965 from the transport elements of the Royal Army Service Corps and the movement control element of the Royal Engineers . The depot was Buller Barracks in Aldershot...
(Volunteers) was a minor unit that supported 44th Parachute Brigade (V)
44th Parachute Brigade (V)
The 44th Parachute Brigade was formed on 1st April 1967 from 44th Independent Parachute Brigade Group . The Brigade was the only Territorial Army Parachute formation in the Army's order of battle...
Organisation and History
1947When the Territorial Army (TA)was reformed in the UK included in the Order of Battle was 16th Airborne Division (TA) with its Divisional Headquarters in Chelsea, South-West London. The Division included a Royal Army Service Corps Column which came into existence on 1 January 1947, though recruiting did not open until 1 May.
The Headquarters of 16th Airborne Divisional Column, RASC (TA) was initially at The Duke of York's Headquarters at Chelsea, but in 1949 it was re-located to the TA Centre at Hayes Bridge, Southall, Middlesex. The Column comprised three Companies;
1560th Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Park Lane, Tottenham, N.17.
1561st Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Vine Street, Uxbridge.
1562nd Company (Airborne Divisional Composite), RASC (TA), at Hayes Bridge, Southall.
The four-figure numbers allocatted to the Companies denoted that they were newly-raised units of the TA, having not existed prior to the Second World War.
The Commanding Officer and Adjutant were regular officers: the Regimental Sergeant Major, Permanent Staff Instructors (PSI) and a small cadre of drivers were regular soldiers. All other posts were filled by TA volunteer soldiers. The organisation of these companies was similar to the regular army RASC company except that they were on war establishment and had a smaller composite platoon. The Parachute course for the TA was compressed into two weeks to meet their limited training availability, but included the 8 qualifying jumps.
1951
A new numbering system for RASC (TA) units was adopted whereby all Companies were given a three-figure number. As a result the "1" prefix, was dropped and the Companies became known as 560th, 561st and 562nd Companies (Parachute Brigade Transport), RASC (Middlesex) (TA).
1952
Each of the Companies were allocated their own integral Light Aid Detachments (LAD)of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). These were up-graded to Company Workshops in 1955.
1955
560th Coy re-located to the TA Centre in Tottenham High Rd, N.17 and 561st Company re-located to the TA Centre at Cowley. In that same year it was announced by the War Office that 16th Abn Div(TA)would disband the following year and be replaced by a single Parachute Brigade. The RASC unit required for the Brigade would be reduced to a single Company.
1956
In October, 44th Independent Parachute Brigade Group (TA) was created, with Headquarters at The Duke of York's HQ, Chelsea, London S.W.3. The 16th Airborne Divisional Column was temporarily placed under command of this Brigade as it underwent the process of disbandment and reorganisation into one Company.
1957
In February 16th Airborne Divisional Column, RASC (TA)was disbanded and 562nd Company (Independent Parachute Brigade Transport), RASC (Middlesex) (TA) became the sole RASC unit in the Brigade. It remained at Hayes Bridge along with its REME Workshops.
1965
In 1965 there was a general re-organisation of the British Army Corps structure which led to the Royal Army Service Corps
Royal Army Service Corps
The Royal Army Service Corps was a corps of the British Army. It was responsible for land, coastal and lake transport; air despatch; supply of food, water, fuel, and general domestic stores such as clothing, furniture and stationery ; administration of...
transport and supply functions being separated and the corps disbanded. The new military transport organisation formed from this restructuring was the Royal Corps of Transport (RCT). The supply function was transferred to an enlarged Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC). As a result of these changes and formation of the new corps 562nd Coy was redesignated as 562nd (Middlesex) Independent Parachute Squadron, RCT (TA)
1967
That year saw a transformation of Reserve Forces (Army) and the Territorial Army became the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve (TAVR). 562 Independent Parachute Squadron, RCT (Volunteers)was formed on 1 April 1967 as a successor unit to the old 562 Para Sqn RCT (TA). The Squadron HQ and HQ Troop remained at Hayes Bridge, Southall along with "C" Troop, whilst "A" Troop was formed at the Cedars TA Centre, Portway, West Ham, London E.15 and "B" Troop at Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London S.E.22. The Squadron continued to support 44 Parachute Brigade (Volunteers) as its integral RCT unit.
A new unit, 395 Air Despatch Troop, RCT (Volunteers), had been formed in 1967 at Coulsdon, Surrey. This was the first Air Despatch unit to be raised outside of the Regular Army and in 1971 the Troop was relocated to Bristol and then subsequently to Chippenham in Wiltshire, so as to be near to its Regular Army counterpart, 47 Air Despatch Squadron, RCT. Some personnel from the Troop at Coulsdon transferred to "B" Troop, of the squadron at Dulwich.
On the demise of the RASC there had still been a requirement for a combat supplies function to provide ammunition, fuel and rations to 44 Parachute Brigade (V). This function was assigned to a Combat Supplies Platoon formed within 562 Para Sqn. This platoon was based at Southall and manned by RAOC Territorial Army soldiers trained in that particular role,(See potted history of this sub unit below).
Final Orbat
- 562 Parachute Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers)
- HQ Troop, C Troop, Combat Supplies Platoon, Workshops all based at the Drill Hall Southall Middlesex.
- A Troop was based in The Cedars Drill Hall West Ham.
- B Troop was based at the Drill Hall Lordship Lane Dulwich.
The squadron was commanded by a Major and was established along traditional lines with a Captain second in command (2i/c). Other Captains held appointments, Transport Control officer (TCO) being one. The transport troops were usually commanded by a Subaltern with a Staff Sergeant (SSGT) as 2i/c. The REME
Reme
Reme may refer to:*Rəmə, Azerbaijan*Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers...
workshop was commanded by either a Captain or Subaltern with a Warrant Officer Class Two who held the appointment of Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant (AQMS) as 2i/c.
HQ troop was of course the nerve centre organisationally of the unit where the Squadron Sergeant Major and Chief Clerk amongst other appointments were to be found.
As an independent TA
TA
TA may be an abbreviation for:* EMC TA, an American diesel-powered locomotive* T.A. , 2002 album by the post-rock band Trans Am* T.A...
squadron there were also a number or regular army soldiers posted to the establishment of the Squadron. Their primary role was to advise the command elements in training matters and ensuring the unit retained its fully trained operational status. These soldiers were known as Permanent Staff Instructors (PSI’s).
- Officer Commanding MajorMajorMajor is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
could either be a regular or TA soldier. - WO2 PSI (Training Responsibility)
- SSGT (SQMS) Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant (Maintenance of weapons and stores)
- SSGT Chief Clerk (Admin and Documentation)
- WO2/SSGT REMERemeReme may refer to:*Rəmə, Azerbaijan*Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers...
(Training Responsibility for the Workshop)
This unit's role was transport support to the Territorial Army's 44 Parachute Brigade (V). When this Brigade was disbanded in March 1978 562 Parachute Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) was redesignated 562 Squadron Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) and taken under the command of 151 (Greater London) Transport Regiment RCT (Volunteers). With the loss of the parachuting role and the coveted "Red Beret" significant numbers of the unit transferred to other TA
TA
TA may be an abbreviation for:* EMC TA, an American diesel-powered locomotive* T.A. , 2002 album by the post-rock band Trans Am* T.A...
units that still retained a parachute role. The Parachute Regiment's 10th Battalion being the biggest beneficiary as like the squadron it to was based in London.
History of 562 Para Combat Supplies Platoon
This unit was formed after reorganization from the R.A.S.C. to R.C.T. It is descended from the Composite companies in 16 Airborne Division and 562 Parachute Coy R.A.S.C. T.A. These units supplied ammunition, fuel, composite rations, fresh meat, bread, and vegetables to the front line. Thus, anyone who was a butcher, baker or greengrocer and could be Para trained would be selected to serve. The Airborne was no different except for the fact that every thing they needed had to be delivered by air or sourced locally from the indigenous population when on the ground as supplies by road could not be guaranteed.The re badging parade was held at Plaisterdown Camp in July 1967 The unit was badged as R.A.O.C. in line with the current M.O.D. policy at the time that all Army transport would be administered by the newly formed R.C.T.. 562 Para Parachute Combat Supplies Platoon RAOC (V) was born and would now be responsible for supplying all combat supplies (ammunition, fuel, and rations) to 44 Parachute Brigade’s fighting echelons. Personnel with the relevant civilian trade experience were all Para trained and later they were to have acquired rigging skills on Medium and Heavy Stressed Platforms at J.A.T.E. Watchfield. Their main function was to set Distribution Points (DPs) for Combat Supplies to the rear of the Airborne fighting echelons. The stores would then be collected by the “Q” reps of each unit on the ground this included setting up re fuelling facilities for heliborne exercises. This unit also had another function; When the Brigade was in a static location they would be required to provide a source of high quality fresh meat, vegetables, and other foodstuffs from local suppliers so as to feed the paratroopers on the ground. This would mean that they would have to identify fresh vegetable suppliers, local baking and slaughtering facilities and if necessary bring them up to the required military standard using existing civilian labour There was a case where this happened when 44 Parachute Brigade went to Cyprus on “Ex New Venture” 562 Parachute Combat Supplies RAOC were tasked to visit the local meat supplier to the UNCYP Forces based on the island. Sgt Dalton, Corporals Preston and Laing who are all qualified Master Butchers in civilian life were on hand to advise on the latest slaughtering techniques and meat preparation which included sausage making This was very much appreciated by UNICYP especially the British contingent.
Key Personalities
| Date | PSI and OC Combat Supplies Platoon | S/Sgt TAVR Sgt TAVR |
|---|---|---|
| 1967-1969, | S/Sgt P McCann RAOC Capt Tappenden TAVR |
S/Sgt P King Sgt J Allen |
| 1969-1972 | S/Sgt G Hawthorn RAOC Capt K.J. Rawlings TAVR |
S/Sgt J Allen Sgt E Dalton |
| 1972-1978 | S/Sgt A Beverly RAOC Capt.K.J. Rawlings TAVR |
S/Sgt E Dalton Sgt C Preston |
History of 562 Parachute Squadron Workshop REME (V)
Until 1965, when the Royal Army Service CorpsRoyal Army Service Corps
The Royal Army Service Corps was a corps of the British Army. It was responsible for land, coastal and lake transport; air despatch; supply of food, water, fuel, and general domestic stores such as clothing, furniture and stationery ; administration of...
became the Royal Corps of Transport, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers element within 562 Parachute Company comprised a Light Aid Detachment, located in the Workshop area of the Drill Hall at Southall Middlesex.
This unit had responsibility for first line recovery/repairs only and was manned accordingly.
In 1965 the establishment and scale of equipment for 562 Workshop element was increased with responsibility given for second line repairs.
This gave rise to the change of title from Light Aid Detachment to Workshop, still based at Southall.
Because 16 Para Brigade retained its full Workshop within 1 Para Log Regiment, 562 became the only Parachute Squadron Workshop in the British Army with a unique establishment and role.
The only other REME formation in 44 Brigade was a Parachute Platoon of 133 Field Workshop [REME](V) based in Coventry. Other REME personnel in the Brigade comprised attached personnel.
The workshop was established with a Captain
Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)
Captain is a junior officer rank of the British Army and Royal Marines. It ranks above Lieutenant and below Major and has a NATO ranking code of OF-2. The rank is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy and to a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force...
commanding, WO2 AQMS as 2I/C with six other senior ranks including a Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
Storeman. The Permanent Staff Instructor was a Regular Para trained WO2 Artificer until 1975 when a Para trained SSGT Artisan
Artisan
An artisan is a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewellery, household items, and tools...
was posted in.
During the seventies, the Workshop regularly took part in Exercise Southern Craftsman (the annual REME fitness for role/field engineering competition) and won on three occasions. Workshop personnel also took part in a number of Competitions, representing 562 Squadron including Nijmegen Marches, Courage Trophy, AESOR and Chichester March.
Major Units of 44 Para Brigade were:
- 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment - HQ Pudsey with Companies in Liverpool, Oldham, Gateshead and Norton
- 10th (Volunteer) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment - HQ White City, London with Companies in White City, Finchley, Croydon and Aldershot
- 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment - HQ Glasgow with Companies in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Other Minor Units of 44 Para Brigade were:
- 289 Parachute Battery, Royal Horse ArtilleryRoyal Horse ArtilleryThe regiments of the Royal Horse Artillery , dating from 1793, are part of the Royal Regiment of Artillery of the British Army...
(V) - East HamEast HamEast Ham is a suburban district of London, England, and part of the London Borough of Newham. It is a built-up district located 8 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross...
(this unit left the Brigade in 1977 when it converted to 289 Commando Battery (V), Royal Artillery) - 131 Independent Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers (V - HQ London with Troops in BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, HullKingston upon HullKingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
and GrangemouthGrangemouthGrangemouth is a town and former burgh in the council area of Falkirk, Scotland. The town lies in the Forth Valley, on the banks of the Firth of Forth, east of Falkirk, west of Bo'ness and south-east of Stirling. Grangemouth had a resident population of 17,906 according to the 2001...
(In 1978 this became 131 Independent Commando Squadron (V) Royal Engineers24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers24 Commando Engineer Regiment is a unit of the British Army's Royal Engineers which supports 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines. It was formed in April 2008...
) - 44 Parachute Brigade Signal Troop, Royal Signals (V) - Chelsea
- 16th (Volunteer) Independent Company, The Parachute Regiment - Lincoln
- 144 Parachute Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical CorpsRoyal Army Medical CorpsThe Royal Army Medical Corps is a specialist corps in the British Army which provides medical services to all British Army personnel and their families in war and in peace...
(V) - HQ London with detachments in NottinghamNottinghamNottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, GlasgowGlasgowGlasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and CardiffCardiffCardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for... - 44 Parachute Ordnance Field Park, Royal Army Ordnance CorpsRoyal Army Ordnance CorpsThe Royal Army Ordnance Corps was a corps of the British Army. It dealt only with the supply and maintenance of weaponry, munitions and other military equipment until 1965, when it took over most other supply functions, as well as the provision of staff clerks, from the Royal Army Service...
(V) - HestonHestonHeston is a place in the London Borough of Hounslow, west London. It is a suburban development area, based on a former farming village west south-west of Charing Cross.-History:... - 1 Parachute Provost Platoon, Royal Military PoliceRoyal Military PoliceThe Royal Military Police is the corps of the British Army responsible for the policing of service personnel, and for providing a military police presence both in the UK, and whilst service personnel are deployed overseas on operations and exercises.Members of the RMP are generally known as...
(V) - Tulse HillTulse HillTulse Hill is a district in the London Borough of Lambeth in South London, England. It lies to the south of Brixton, east of Brixton Hill, north of West Norwood and west of West Dulwich.-History:...
See also
- United Kingdom Special ForcesUnited Kingdom Special ForcesThe United Kingdom Special Forces is a UK Ministry of Defence Directorate which also has the capability to provide a Joint Special Operations Task Force Headquarters...
- British ArmyBritish ArmyThe British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
- Modern equipment and uniform of the British ArmyModern equipment and uniform of the British ArmyThis is a list of the equipment currently in use by the British Army. It includes small arms, combat vehicles, aircraft, boats, artillery and transport vehicles...