Combat Support Reserves
Our Sapper Reserves are unique, motivated and intelligent. They support the British Army through their civilian knowledge, trade experience and combat engineer skills.
FACTS & FIGURES
Formed On
1539
Role
Engineering
Specialism
Combat Support
Our Skills
The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) offers a unique experience to gain military engineering experience alongside your civilian life. The sapper family is strong and welcomes anyone new.
- Tradesman
- Plant Operator
- Communication Specialist
- Combat Engineer
DEPLOYMENTS
CURRENT DEPLOYMENTS
The British contribution to the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus.
- Cyprus - Operation TOSCA
PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENTS
- South Sudan - Operation TRENTON
- UK - Operation RESCRIPT
I get experience that I just can't get in Civilian life Laurel, 24
Life As A Sapper
As a potential Sapper, you will complete basic training. This is where you will learn basic soldiering skills enabling you to be confident.
The next phase is to complete combat engineer training. This will give you the engineering knowledge required to complete tasks such as speed boat operation, handle explosives, build bridges and many other exciting tasks.
As a Sapper you will gain a trade, with the opportunity to gain civilian recognised qualifications.
R MONS RE (M) TIMELINE
The Corps of Engineers was formed in 1716, consisting of only 28 officers. However, the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) can trace its roots back to 1539. After expansion and many expeditions throughout the world, the Corps of Royal Engineers was formally established in 1856, consisting of both officers and non-commissioned ranks
R MONS RE (M) Locations
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Regimental Headquarters
RHQ R Mons RE (M) Monmouth NP25 3BS 01600 711455
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100 Field Squadron
100 Field Squadron Cwmbran Wales 01600 711455
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108 Field Squadron
108 Field Squadron Swansea Wales 01600 711455
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225 Field Squadron
225 Field Squadron Wolverhampton England 01600 711455
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Jersey Field Squadron
Jersey Field Squadron St Helier St Peter Port Jersey 01534 447100