Our Squadrons:
- 36 Headquarter Squadron – provides communication, catering and administrative output in-camp and in the field. Additionally, provides the recce and security functions when deployed.
- 1 Supply Squadron - provides the Logistic Supply Chain expertise and management of critical spares to the Brigade and deployed force elements.
- 28 Fuel and General Transport Squadron - consists of Petroleum Operators and Close Support Tanker drivers, performing the fuel supply and general transport function for Brigade and Divisional activities.
- 31 Fuel and General Transport Squadron - consists of Petroleum Operators and Close Support Tanker drivers, performing the fuel supply and general transport function for Brigade and Divisional activities.
- The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Light Aid Detachment (LAD) - the LAD provides first line vehicle recovery and repair for 10 QOGLR.
10 QOGLR is one of four Gurkha regiments currently serving in The British Army. Raised in Singapore in 1958 as the Gurkha Army Service Corps, it was manned by British Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) seconded from the Royal Army Service Corps, one of the forebears of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC).
The regiment is under command of 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade and as one of the Brigade's Divisional Logistic Regiments, it provides material, stores and transports fuel in support of second line force elements within a brigade or divisional deployment.
Operations and exercises: Boasting a rich history of operational deployments, 10 QOGLR has continued to support Operation TOSCA in recent years, and always has opportunities to send smaller contingents of soldiers abroad to support efforts in Europe and British Forces South Atlantic Islands (Falkland Islands). As a regiment, we continually deploy in support of Exercise WARFIGHTER (Texas), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) exercises in Europe, and more.
10 QOGLR has a host of vehicles, equipment and capabilities that enable it to fulfil operational requirements:
- Enhanced Pallet Loading System (EPLS) – our primary means of transporting vehicles and equipment in pallets, or ISOs, or tied-down on a flat rack.
- Combat Support Tanker (Fuel) (CST(F)) – our means of transporting bulk fuel.
- 15, 9 and 6-tonne Support Vehicles – our support vehicle fleet allows us to move personnel and equipment en-masse.
- Custodian Account – this is our means of accounting for, and supplying all necessary kit and equipment through the Army’s system.
The majority of our soldiers are Gurkhas and undergo basic training at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick, before receiving RLC trade training, though we have a sizeable contingent of soldiers from the UK. Our trades include:
There are also military personnel who look after administration. These include HR Specialists from the Adjutant General's Corps Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) and the Gurkha SPS.
Second Lieutenant Reedman
"Having been commissioned into The Royal Logistic Corps, 10 QOGLR appealed to me because of the exceptional reputation of its soldiers, as well as the busy schedule of the Regiment. In my first year alone I am set to go to four different countries, including a three month language course in Nepal, where I worked with Gurkha ex-servicemen in Nepali, met the British Ambassador, and took part in the infamous ‘Doko Race’. In the UK as a transport Troop Commander, I have found myself working with highly experienced British and Gurkha soldiers, to manage the repair and use of a fleet of vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The adage of ‘every day is different’ is certainly true: one day I have been organising an adventurous training trip abroad; the next rehearsing and leading a parade with new Gurkha recruits. Working with Gurkhas has been a rare and fulfilling privilege, and thoroughly enjoyable."
Sporting opportunities
10 QOGLR has a hard fought for reputation for sporting excellence. Football, cross country, volleyball and badminton are just a few of the sports where our soldiers have won a treasure trove of medals.
The Regiment's Operational Shooting team consistently excels. In 2019 all eight members were in the Army top 100 shots and it was champion team at the 101 Brigade, Royal Logistic Corps and 3 (UK) Division Operation Shooting Competitions and was placed fourth in the Army event.