The Royal Corps of Transport (RCT) was a British Army Corps established to manage all matters in relation to the transport of men and material for the Army and the wider defence forces. It was formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1993; its units and trades were amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps. The Depot and Training Regiment RCT was at the former Buller Barracks in Aldershot garrison.

History

The corps was formed in 1965 from the transport (land, water and air) elements of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) and the movement control and transportation elements of the Royal Engineers (RE). The Royal Army Service Corps’ functions of supply and transport were separated. The RCT became responsible for transport including ships and launches. whilst supplies became the responsibility of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. In 1993, following the Options for Change review, the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed by the amalgamation of The Royal Corps of Transport, the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, the Royal Pioneer Corps, the Army Catering Corps, and the Postal and Courier elements of the Royal Engineers.

Regiments and Units

Regiments of the Royal Corps of Transport, including where known last name up to disbandment:

Independent Squadrons

Other Units of the RCT

Small RCT units

TAVR Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve Regiments

Trades

The Royal Corps of Transport consisted of a number of different specialist trades. These included: In conversation, the 'Driver' element was often omitted from these other Driver roles, even though the rank abbreviation of Dvr remained. Clerical trades also completed basic driver training before going on to specialise

Port and Specialised Support Trades, Port and Maritime specialists

Again basic driver training was required.

RCT personnel served in additional roles

Additional Officer Information