Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment
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Formed on the 9th of December 1996, the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (RNZALR), sometimes known as "the Duke of York's Own", reflecting Prince Andrew's patronage, is the New Zealand Army
's main Military Logistics
& Combat Service Support (CSS) element. It is the largest regiment
in the NZ Army.
(NZDF).
Chefs & Stewards
Catering support to operate any of the camp mess, operational or field kitchens.
Drivers & Movement Operators
Transport and Mobility, from light to heavy vehicles carrying stores or troops to the international movement of troops and equipment.
Supply Technicians
Supply & Quartermaster
support for the providing, accounting and managing of ammunition, fuel, rations, weapons, general stores, spare parts, vehicles and any other mission critical equipment required by the NZDF within NZ or overseas.
Vehicle Mechanics, Weapons Maintenance Technicians, Electronics Technicians, Electrical Fitters & Maintenance Fitters
Maintenance support for the repair and general maintenance of all the Army's equipment. This includes vehicles, radios, night vision devices, general engineering, electrical components and weapons.
Ammunition Technicians
Technical Ammunition support for the inspection, maintenance and disposal of all ammunition and explosives used by the New Zealand Army
. This also includes civil NZ's Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) capability.
(RNZEME), the Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps (RNZAOC) and the Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (RNZCT).
On 4 April 1996 Major General Piers Reid signed a directive to initiate the establishment of a fully integrated logistic function in the New Zealand Army, with the intention of improving logistic support in both operational and non-operational environments. The integrated logistic organisation would combine the three separate Corps into a single Regiment. The new regiment, known as the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (RNZALR), was formed on 9 December 1996 with the disbandment of the RNZEME, RNZAOC and RNZCT.
HRH the Duke of York
is the Colonel-in-Chief
of the regiment.
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
's main Military Logistics
Military logistics
Military logistics is the discipline of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of military forces. In its most comprehensive sense, it is those aspects or military operations that deal with:...
& Combat Service Support (CSS) element. It is the largest regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
in the NZ Army.
Trades
The RNZALR includes 11 trades providing various support functions within the NZ Army and across the New Zealand Defence ForceNew Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force consists of three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy; the New Zealand Army; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the NZDF is His Excellency Rt. Hon...
(NZDF).
Chefs & Stewards
Catering support to operate any of the camp mess, operational or field kitchens.
Drivers & Movement Operators
Transport and Mobility, from light to heavy vehicles carrying stores or troops to the international movement of troops and equipment.
Supply Technicians
Supply & Quartermaster
Quartermaster
Quartermaster refers to two different military occupations depending on if the assigned unit is land based or naval.In land armies, especially US units, it is a term referring to either an individual soldier or a unit who specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to troops. The senior...
support for the providing, accounting and managing of ammunition, fuel, rations, weapons, general stores, spare parts, vehicles and any other mission critical equipment required by the NZDF within NZ or overseas.
Vehicle Mechanics, Weapons Maintenance Technicians, Electronics Technicians, Electrical Fitters & Maintenance Fitters
Maintenance support for the repair and general maintenance of all the Army's equipment. This includes vehicles, radios, night vision devices, general engineering, electrical components and weapons.
Ammunition Technicians
Technical Ammunition support for the inspection, maintenance and disposal of all ammunition and explosives used by the New Zealand Army
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
. This also includes civil NZ's Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) capability.
History
Prior to 1996, the logistic support to the New Zealand Army was provided by three separate and distinct Corps; the Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical EngineersRoyal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
The Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was a New Zealand Army Corps comprising Army trained tradesmen who repaired Army equipment wherever New Zealand Forces served....
(RNZEME), the Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps (RNZAOC) and the Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (RNZCT).
On 4 April 1996 Major General Piers Reid signed a directive to initiate the establishment of a fully integrated logistic function in the New Zealand Army, with the intention of improving logistic support in both operational and non-operational environments. The integrated logistic organisation would combine the three separate Corps into a single Regiment. The new regiment, known as the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (RNZALR), was formed on 9 December 1996 with the disbandment of the RNZEME, RNZAOC and RNZCT.
HRH the Duke of York
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Prince Andrew, Duke of York KG GCVO , is the second son, and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
is the Colonel-in-Chief
Colonel-in-Chief
In the various Commonwealth armies, the Colonel-in-Chief of a regiment is its patron. This position is distinct from that of Colonel of the Regiment. They do not have an operational role. They are however kept informed of all important activities of the regiment, and pay occasional visits to its...
of the regiment.
See also
- United States Army Logistics BranchUnited States Army Logistics BranchThe officer-only Logistics branch was introduced as part of the creation of a Logistics Corps encompassing the three long-established functional logistics branches of Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Transportation...
- Royal Logistic CorpsRoyal Logistic CorpsThe Royal Logistic Corps provides logistic support functions to the British Army. It is the largest Corps in the Army, comprising around 17% of its strength...
- Royal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsThe Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps is the Corps within the Australian Army concerned with supply and administration, as well as the demolition and disposal of explosives and salvage of battle-damaged equipment...
- Canadian Forces Logistics BranchLogistics Branch (Canadian Forces)The Logistics Branch is a personnel branch of the Canadian Forces . In April 2007, the CF Armed Forces Council decided to incorporate the Personnel Selection Branch into the Logistics branch.-Unification:...