The Regiment is organised into five squadrons:
- 55 Headquarters Squadron
- 50 Postal Courier and Movement Control Squadron
- 59 Postal Courier and Movement Control Squadron
- 69 Postal Courier and Movement Control Squadron
- 80 Postal Courier and Movement Control Squadron
The Headquarters Squadron consist of all the element required to support the four task squadrons. This includes: Communications, catering support, logistic specialist support, the Light Aid Detachment, military personnel administration, mechanical transport and physical training specialists. We also have strong relationships with our paired reserve, 162 Regiment RLC, and twinned units in Canada, France and the USA.
29 Regiment RLC is the Army’s only specialist Movement Control and Postal & Courier Regiment. The Movement Controller trade ensures that all people, kit and equipment are deployed safely and securely across all modes of transport around the globe on Operations and Exercises.
The Postal and Courier trade ensures that parcels, diplomatic and personal mail are delivered across the globe to deployed personnel. The Regiment is based at the Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney, near Cirencester. From here we also operate the Joint Air Mounting Centre.
Every Operation and Exercise no matter where in the world, is supported by 29 Regiment RLC. Our team of specialist tradespeople ensure that the deploying force, along with all of its kit and equipment, is moved safely and the movement is legally compliant. We are present at both the points of embarkation and disembarkation to ensure that host nation's customs clearances are met.
Once deployed in a Theatre of Operations or on a large-scale Exercise, our team of specialist Postal and Courier experts will establish a series of Postal support hubs. This allows the deploying force to communicate with their families and receive much treasured mail and parcels. In addition to this, our specialists will securely deliver the vital diplomatic correspondence sent between our Government's departments and Britain's Embassies.
The Regiment’s primary trades are Postal & Courier Operator and Movement Controller, but they are not the only trades we employ. We have a diverse mix of jobs and careers on offer:
- Movement Controller
- Postal & Courier Operator
- Driver Communications Specialist
- Logistic Supply Specialist
- Driver
- Chef
- Army Officer
Serving within the Regiment are Adjutant Generals Corps SPS Military Personnel Administrators, Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructors, REME Vehicle Mechanics and Armourers.
Lance Corporal Nyanjui - Movement Controller
Private Freeston-Shaw - Postal & Courier Operator
Joining the Army in 2021 was the best decision I’ve ever made. Choosing to be a Postal & Courier Operator has allowed me to embark on incredible adventures and visit unique places. I’ve been fortunate to deploy to Belgium, Norway, and Cyprus (Operation Shader), as well as work at the British Army and NATO Headquarters.
This role is incredibly rewarding and satisfying, as I’m responsible for ensuring mail reaches fellow deployed soldiers-a vital connection to their loved ones.
29 Regiment offers a positive and friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to get involved. Since joining, I’ve had the opportunity to try various sports and compete in different events, making my time here even more fulfilling.