In 1910 the New Zealand Army Service Corps (NZASC) was formed. In 1946 the prefix "Royal" was approved in recognition of the Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps' (RNZASC) service during the 1939-45 war and the occupation of Japan. Effective from 12 May 1979 the RNZASC was disbanded and the Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (RNZCT) was formed. However, in April 1996 the RNZCT was disbanded and was absorbed into the Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment (RNZALR).