Robcol—in line with normal British Army practice for ad hoc formations—was named after its commander, Brigadier Robert Waller, the Commander Royal Artillery of the 10th Indian Infantry Division.
Robcol-sejalan dengan yang normal praktik tentara Inggris untuk iklan formasi-itu hoc dinamai komandannya, Brigadir Robert Waller, Panglima Royal Artillery dari India Divisi Infanteri ke-10.