| 101 Logistic Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1999-Present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Logistics Support Brigade |
| Part of | Theatre Troops |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Tim Cross |
101 Logistic Brigade came into being during 1999. It was formerly known as the (CSSG(UK)) Combat Services Support Group (UK). Its first commander in this form was Tim Cross, then a brigadier. 101 Logistic Brigade, which wears the Blackadder tactical recognition flash after the famous television series, was formed in 1999 from what was the Combat Service Support Group (CSSG).
The CSSG was the successor to the Force Maintenance Area (FMA), which was already using the Blackadder flash following its formation in 1990 in the deserts of Saudi Arabia.
The then commander of the FMA, Brigadier Martin White, recognised the need for a sense of identity and found inspiration in a letter from his daughter in which she quipped 'I hope you have a cunning plan'. And so it was not long before the transit camps in the port of Al Jubail were named after characters from the programme: Baldrick Lines, Blackadder Camp, Meltchett Lines and Camp Bob.
As part of Theatre Troops it is able to deploy logistic force elements, including Brigade Headquarters, worldwide, in order to support the UK's military contribution to a national, NATO or a multi-national force.
The brigade is nicknamed the 'Blackadder Brigade' after the television series and wear the Blackadder tactical recognition flash.[1]
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