48 Commando Support Group

48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines
Cap Badge of the Royal Marines
Active1972–present
Country United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
British Army
Royal Air Force
Royal Marines
TypeCommando
SizeRegiment
780 personnel
Part ofUK Commando Force
Garrison/HQRMB Chivenor
EngagementsFalklands War
Operation Telic
Operation Herrick 5
Operation Herrick 9
Operation Herrick 14

48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines, formerly known as the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR), provides second line Combat Service Support to United Kingdom Commando Force (UKCF).

History

Originally formed as the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR) in 1972, the unit name changed to 48 Commando Support Group Royal Marines on 1 August 2026.

Organisation

Based at RM Chivenor in North Devon, the Commando Logistic Regiment role is to ensure the re-supply of ammunition, water, fuel and food, known as "combat supplies" to the ground forces, and provide specialist services to sustain the brigade's operations. The regiment is divided into squadrons:

Memorial plaque to the Commando Logistic Regiment at Ajax Bay

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Commando Logistic Regiment". Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Historic commando name revived for modern era of Royal Marines operations". www.royalnavy.mod.uk.
  3. ↑ "48 Commando Support Group". Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Headquarters Squadron" (PDF). Marine Society and Sea Cadet Marine Cadet Section. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Commando Logistic Regiment RM". Commando Veterans Archive. Retrieved 26 July 2026.