Commando Logistic Regiment
| Commando Logistic Regiment | |
|---|---|
Cap Badge of the Royal Marines | |
| Active | 1971–present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy British Army Royal Air Force Royal Marines |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Armoured reconnaissance Artillery observer Bomb disposal Casualty evacuation CBRN defense Close-quarters battle Counter-battery fire Desert warfare Emergency medicine Fire support Force protection Humanitarian aid Indirect fire Infantry marines engineering maintenance Maneuver warfare Medical evacuation Military communications Military logistics Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Tactical emergency medical services Urban warfare |
| Size | Regiment 780 personnel |
| Part of | UK Commando Force |
| Garrison/HQ | RMB Chivenor |
| Engagements | Falklands War Operation Telic Operation Herrick 5 Operation Herrick 9 Operation Herrick 14 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Rob Jones RM |
The role of the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR), Royal Marines is a commandos unit to provide second line Combat Service Support to United Kingdom Commando Force (UKCF).
It is UK Commando Force's dedicated military logistic unit and provides all second line Combat Service Support to the commandos forces, supporting it with a constant re-supply chain from initial assault to the final phase of any operation. CLR is unique in that it is able to provide essential supplies for front-line Commando units for the initial 30 days of any operation by the transfer of stores from ship to shore – making it totally self-sufficient.
"A formation's combat capability is defined by its ability to support itself logistically on operations. The organised control, distribution and availability of material will directly influence the Commander's ability to achieve his objective."