102 Operational Sustainment Brigade

102nd Operational Sustainment Brigade

Active| 1993–Present
Allegiance|  United Kingdom
Branch|  British Army
Role| Combat Service Support
Size| Brigade
Part of| 1st (United Kingdom) Division
Garrison/HQ| Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Commanders
Current
commander| Brigadier Elizabeth Faithfull-Davies[1]

Military unit

102nd Logistic Brigade (102 Log Bde) is a logistic brigade of the British Army. Its role is to force generate and force prepare fighting elements, including the Headquarters, globally, for current operations and deliver capability to contingent forces as directed by 1st UK Division in order to support the delivery of operational success.

## History[edit]

102nd Logistic Brigade traces its origin to 102 Beach Sub-Area, Normandy, France. It was one of 3 such formations raised late in 1943 to run logistic support operations across Juno Beach, from D-day until the Mulberry artificial harbours were operational. Once the Mulberry harbours were in use, there was no further requirement for the Beach Groups, which then dispersed to their original Lines of Communication roles. In 1993, 50 years after the original formation of 102nd Beach Sub Area, Headquarters Combat Service Support Group (Germany) was established in Gütersloh, Germany.[2]

In July 1999 the formation was re-titled 102nd Logistic Brigade and in October 1999 the Halberd was officially adopted as the formation tactical recognition flash.[2] The Halberd appears in Jeremiah as a symbol of strength, success and restoration. Its interpretation as a restorer of combat power following bloodshed, exhaustion and hunger reflects the operational role of 102nd Logistic Brigade. The dual capability of the Halberd, both as a weapon and a hand tool represents the combination of artisan and technical skills, which complement the military training of Brigade personnel.[2]

## References[edit]

* United Kingdom portal

1. ^ Mackie, Colin (20 February 2020). "Generals February 2020" (PDF). gulabin.com. Colin Mackie. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
2. ^ a b c "102nd Logistic Brigade" (PDF). French Department of Defense. Retrieved 9 December 2019.

## External links[edit]

* 102nd Logistic Brigade

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Current brigade-sized formations of the British Army

1st (United Kingdom) Division|

* 4th Infantry Brigade
* 7th Infantry Brigade
* 51st Infantry Brigade
* 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade
* 8th Engineer Brigade
* 102 Logistic Brigade
* 2nd Medical Brigade
* 1st Military Police Brigade

3rd (United Kingdom) Division|

* 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade
* 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team
* 20th Armoured Brigade Combat Team
* 1st Artillery Brigade
* 11th Signal Brigade
* 101 Logistic Brigade

6th (United Kingdom) Division|

* 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade
* 77th Brigade
* Army Special Operations Brigade

Regional Command|

* 38th (Irish) Brigade
* 160th (Welsh) Brigade

Allied Rapid Reaction Corps|

* 1st Signal Brigade
* 104 Theatre Sustainment Brigade

Other formations|

* 1st Aviation Brigade
* 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team

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