Commando Logistic Regiment

Commando Logistic Regiment
Cap Badge of the Royal Marines
Active1971–present
Country United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
British Army
Royal Air Force
Royal Marines
TypeCommando
RoleCombat Service Support
SizeRegiment
780 personnel[1]
Part ofNaval Service
Garrison/HQRMB Chivenor
EngagementsFalklands War
Operation Telic
Operation Herrick 5
Operation Herrick 9
Operation Herrick 14
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Rob Jones RM

The role of the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR), Royal Marines is to provide second line Combat Service Support to 3 Commando Brigade.

It is 3 Commando Brigade's dedicated logistic unit and provides all second line Combat Service Support to the force, supporting it with a constant re-supply chain from initial assault to the final phase of any operation. CLR is unique in that it is able to provide essential supplies for front-line Commando units for the initial 30 days of any operation by the transfer of stores from ship to shore – making it totally self-sufficient.

"A formation's combat capability is defined by its ability to support itself logistically on operations. The organised control, distribution and availability of material will directly influence the Commander's ability to achieve his objective."

  1. ^ "Commando Logistic Regiment". Retrieved 24 February 2021.