RHQ RE

RHQ

Regimental Headquarters Royal Engineers (RHQ RE) is commanded by the Regimental Colonel Royal Engineers, located in Ravelin Building, Brompton Barracks. Accommodation it shares with the RE Museum, Library and Archive. RHQ RE is principally responsible for delivering:

  • Operational Enablement:
    • Support to the soldier and family and support to veterans.
    • Development of employment opportunities and personal development.
  • Regimental Legacy:
    • Sustaining the Corps.
    • Community Engagement.
    • Heritage and Assurance.

In delivering these outputs, RHQ RE is structured to include:

Regimental Colonel - Responsible for managing HQ output and the interface between Chief Royal Engineer and the Corps. A trustee on all Corps charities and designated funds. He commands the EinC's Recruiting and Liaison Staff and has particular responsibilities for officer recruiting. He is President of the RE Band, chairs the Corps Dress Committee and is a Director of Corps Enterprises.
Corps Treasurer - who manages the Corps finances and advises on investments and governance.
Controller REA - who manages benevolence and welfare for the serving soldiers and their dependent families as well as the retired commuity.
Corps Secretary - who provides general support to the serving and retired Corps and is the editor of the Sapper magazine.
Chief Executive & Secretary Institution RE - whose role includes developing professional accreditation through membership of ECuk, publication of the RE List, Journal, Supplement and Corps History.
Director RE Museum, Library & Archive - manages a designated and accredited collection on behalf of the Corps.
The Corps Mess Secretary - manages the RE HQ Officers' Mess on behalf of the mess membership which includes development and maintenance of the Corps' silver and art collection as well as upkeep of the Grade II listed building and gardens.

RHQ RE exists to support and assist the Corps. Should you have any questions ring Chatham 01634 822034 (Angie Forde - PS to Regt Col) or 01634 822121 (Lt Col Charles Holman - Corps Sec) who will do their best to assist.