The Logistic Support Squadron is part of the Commando Logistic Regiment Royal Marines and consists of:
- General Support Troop
- Tech Troop
- Petroleum Troop
- 383 Commando Petroleum Troop (Reserve)
There are Royal Marine Commandos serving in the Squadron, also RLC soldiers form part of the Commando Logistic Regiment's Landing and Equipment Support Squadrons.
Additionally there are RLC personnel attached to 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and 24 Regiment Royal Engineers.
The Logistic Support Squadron Commando Logistic Regiment is unique within the RLC, not only does it not work alongside the Royal Marines but it is integrated within a Royal Marine Regiment.
We provide second line support to 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines on all operations. 3 Commando Brigade has the capacity to deploy, sustain and recover combat forces, anywhere in the world. Therefore we are responsible for second line combat supplies wherever Royal Marine units are deployed. As part of the Lead Commando Group the Squadron is permanently on five days notice to move. This ensures that the soldiers you work alongside are always busy.
All new members of the Squadron are encouraged to pass the All Arms Commando Course and are given every opportunity and help to do so.
The Squadron is trained in amphibious operations and can deploy supplies and equipment from ship to shore.
We unload via: Landing Craft Utility, Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel and Landing Craft Air Cushion, using Ship To Objective Manoeuvre tactics; as well as using aviation working along side Commando Helicopter Force following Maritime Intra Theatre Lift doctrine.
The Squadron operates a wide variety of vehicles and load handling plant. These include:
- 6, 9 and 15-tonne MAN Support Vehicles
- Enhanced Pallet Loading System
- Rough terrain forklifts.
The Squadron employs a diverse range of tradesmen and women. This reflects its numerous roles and the broad range of equipment they operate. Where the Army’s Fighting Brigades are supported by an RLC Regiment, 3 Commando Brigade is supported by a Squadron. Our trades include:
Other training we receive includes: the All Arms Commando Course, Cold Weather Survival and Cold Weather Warfare training.
Amphibious operations training includes: Embarked Forces Sea Survival, Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer, Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment and Drop Zone NCO.