383 Commando Petroleum Troop
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeCommando
RoleCombat Service Support
SizeOne Troop (Platoon)
Garrison/HQPlymouth
EngagementsFalklands War
Operation Telic
Operation Herrick 5
Operation Herrick 9
Operation Herrick 14

383 Commando Petroleum Troop is a reserve platoon of the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps.

Operations

The troop is responsible for the handling, supply and storage of bulk fuels from ship-to-shore and under front-line combat conditions. It is a Commando unit and its soldiers must pass the All Arms Commando Course in order to serve with the Regulars in the Commando Logistic Regiment in 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines.[1]

References

  1. "383 Commando Petroleum Troop". British Army. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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