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321 EOD & Search Squadron, 11 EOD Regiment RLC is a unit of the British Army responsible for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search duties in Northern Ireland.
| 321 EOD & Search Squadron RLC | |
|---|---|
 Home-made explosives being dealt with by an EOD Operator from 321 EOD, in 1984 | |
| Active | Unknown - Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Military Aid to the Civil Authority |
| Size | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Alexander Barracks, Aldergrove |
| Corps |  Royal Logistic Corps |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical recognition flash |  |
The unit was previously titled 321 EOD Unit, then 321 EOD Company Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC). It was re-badged as a unit of the Royal Logistic Corps in April 1993, now part of 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC.[1] With its headquarters at Alexander Barracks, Aldergrove near Antrim, the unit covers the entire province of Northern Ireland.
The unit is honoured at the Palace Barracks memorial garden.[2] It remains the most decorated unit in the British Army.[3] 321 is a well equipped unit and has been at the forefront of developing new equipment.[4]
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Whilst Operation Banner was running, 321 EOD had detachments at the following locations
As at Oct 2015, the Sqn is based at Alexander Barracks, Aldergrove and Palace Barracks in Belfast
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