157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC
157 Regiment RLC is an Army Reserve regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps.
History
The regiment was formed in the Royal Corps of Transport as 157th Transport Regiment, RCT in 1967. 224 Squadron was formed in 1969. The regiment was renamed 157th Transport Regiment, RCT in 1987 and 157th Transport Regiment, RLC in 1993. 580 Squadron was formed and HQ Squadron was re-designated 249 Squadron later that year. The regiment was-renamed 157th Logistic Support Regiment, RLC in 1999 and 157th Transport Regiment, RLC in 2006.Structure
The regiment's structure is:- Regimental Headquarters, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
- 249 Headquarters Squadron, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
- 223 Transport Squadron, in Swansea
- 224 Transport Squadron, in Carmarthen
- *A Troop, in Haverfordwest
- 398 Transport Squadron, in Queensferry
- 580 Transport Squadron, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
Battle honours