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| size = [[Regiment]]<br/>385 personnel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|title=Army – Question for Ministry of Defence|page=1|access-date=14 December 2020|archive-date=2021-02-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013531/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
| size = [[Regiment]]<br/>385 personnel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|title=Army – Question for Ministry of Defence|page=1|access-date=14 December 2020|archive-date=2021-02-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013531/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| command_structure = [[7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team]] |
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| garrison = [[Catterick Garrison]] |
| garrison = [[Catterick Garrison]] |
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| nickname = 3 Medical Regiment |
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== History == |
== History == |
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3 Medical Regiment was formed in 2000 following the [[1998 Strategic Defence Review]]. The |
3 Medical Regiment was formed in 2000 following the [[1998 Strategic Defence Review]]. The regiment was formed from 3 squadrons: A (12) Medical Squadron, B (16) Medical Squadron, and C (24) Medical Squadron. Following their formation, the regiment was assigned to the [[3rd (United Kingdom) Mechanised Division]] and based at [[Gaza Barracks]]. In 2002, the regiment was renamed as '''3 Close Support Medical Regiment'''.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/army-medical-services/3-medical-regiment/|title=3 Medical Regiment|work=British Army|publisher=Crown Copyright|year=2019}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-army-medical-corps/major-units-3.html|work=British Army Units from 1945 On.|title=Major Units|access-date=14 October 2019|author1=Alan Young|author2=Merlin Jones}}</ref> |
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Over the next 10 years, from 2003 to 2013, the |
Over the next 10 years, from 2003 to 2013, the regiment saw multiple deployments to [[Iraq]] ([[Op TELIC|OP Telic]]) and [[Afghanistan]] ([[Op Herrick|OP Herrick]]).<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2010, as a |
In 2010, as a result of the [[Army 2020]] reforms, the regiment was moved under operational control of the [[102nd Logistics Brigade (United Kingdom)|102nd Logistics Brigade]] but supporting [[3 (UK) Division|3 UK Division]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/medical-services/40098.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021223346/http://www.army.mod.uk/medical-services/40098.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-10-21|title=Army Medical Services 2020 - British Army Website|date=2017-10-21|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/36325.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105074631/http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/36325.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-11-05|title=Units - British Army Website|date=2017-11-05|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2023, the regiment was disbanded with its former squadrons moved to other commands, before 5 Medical Regiment was re-designated as the new '''3 Medical Regiment''', under the [[Future Soldier (British Army)|Future Soldier]] reforms. The regiment is now based at Catterick Garrison, as part of [[7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=20230621 FOI06904 Lightfoot Response Letter ArmySec.pdf |url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/987164/response/2341199/attach/html/3/20230621%20FOI06904%20Lightfoot%20Response%20Letter%20ArmySec.pdf.html |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.whatdotheyknow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=5 Medical Regiment will be re-designated as 3 Medical Regiment on that unit’s re-organisation |url=https://www.friendsofmillbank.org/downloads/4_Armoured_Medical_Regiment.pdf}}</ref> |
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In 2015, as a result of the [[Army 2020 Refine]] reforms, it was announced that Headquarters, [[102nd Logistic Brigade (United Kingdom)|102nd Logistic Brigade]] was to be rationalised and all its reporting units moved under other commands.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/632554/2017-02130.pdf|title=Information on the Army 2020 refine exercise|date=10 March 2017|publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]]|access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web|url=http://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2014-0042/20140110-PQ01968B-SOames-A2020-Update-Glossy-U.pdf|title=Transforming the British Army, an Update|year=2013|publisher=Crown Copyright}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2023, the regiment was disbanded with its former squadrons moved to other commands, before 5 Medical Regiment was re-designated as the new '''3 Medical Regiment''', under the [[Future Soldier (British Army)|Future Soldier]] reforms. The regiment is now based at Catterick Garrison |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 14:13, 11 November 2023
| 3 Medical Regiment | |
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 Regimental Crest | |
| Active | 2000 — Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army
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| Role | Medical |
| Size | Regiment 385 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team |
| Garrison/HQ | Catterick Garrison |
| Nickname(s) | 3 Medical Regiment |
| Engagements | World War One World War Two Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
| Website | 3 Medical Regiment |
3 Medical Regiment is a regiment of the British Army within the Royal Army Medical Corps.
History
3 Medical Regiment was formed in 2000 following the 1998 Strategic Defence Review. The regiment was formed from 3 squadrons: A (12) Medical Squadron, B (16) Medical Squadron, and C (24) Medical Squadron. Following their formation, the regiment was assigned to the 3rd (United Kingdom) Mechanised Division and based at Gaza Barracks. In 2002, the regiment was renamed as 3 Close Support Medical Regiment.[2][3]
Over the next 10 years, from 2003 to 2013, the regiment saw multiple deployments to Iraq (OP Telic) and Afghanistan (OP Herrick).[3]
In 2010, as a result of the Army 2020 reforms, the regiment was moved under operational control of the 102nd Logistics Brigade but supporting 3 UK Division.[4][5]
In 2023, the regiment was disbanded with its former squadrons moved to other commands, before 5 Medical Regiment was re-designated as the new 3 Medical Regiment, under the Future Soldier reforms. The regiment is now based at Catterick Garrison, as part of 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "3 Medical Regiment". British Army. Crown Copyright. 2019.
- ^ a b Alan Young; Merlin Jones. "Major Units". British Army Units from 1945 On. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- ^ "Army Medical Services 2020 - British Army Website". 2017-10-21. Archived from the original on 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ "Units - British Army Website". 2017-11-05. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- ^ "20230621 FOI06904 Lightfoot Response Letter ArmySec.pdf". www.whatdotheyknow.com. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- ^ "5 Medical Regiment will be re-designated as 3 Medical Regiment on that unit's re-organisation" (PDF).