The official feed of the Commanding Officer of 71 Engineer Regiment. The Regiment consists of 550 personnel providing Force Support Engineering to Defence.
Leuchars Station
Joined March 2015
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Commanding Officer retweeted
Congratulations Team Henderson, Scottish Curling Women's Champions 2024. 🏆
Merry Christmas from all in Cyprus on Op TOSCA @8EngrBde @hrfca @EmpSpLRFCA @nerfca @ArmyinScotland instagram.com/reel/C1RBkGpIj…
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Today, at the 11th hour of the
11th day of the 11th month we, alongside our colleagues and with thoughts of home, observed the Two Minute Silence in remembrance of the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country @Proud_Sappers @PoppyLegion @BFBSSport
Tomorrow, on Remembrance Sunday, members of the British High Commission, UNFICYP Mission, invited dignitaries and representatives from across the island will lay wreaths at Wayne’s Keep Cemetery to remember all of those who have died as a result of war.
We will remember them.
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The Kohima Epitaph is read by LCpl Cameron, @71_Engr_Regt The Piper is Sgt McGregor, SNIY @combatrecce_CO
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Today, @71_Engr_Regt and the Op TOSCA 39 taskforce #jointhecharge to a more sustainable future by clearing the rubbish in and around the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus @1UKDivision @BFBSRadioHQ @BFBSCyprus @8EngrBde @Proud_Sappers @soldiermagazine
Our 71 Engineer Regiment flag now flies proudly over Wolseley Barracks, officially marking the beginning of our UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus @Proud_Sappers @1UKDivision @8EngrBde @12_FS_Engr @LowlandEmpEng @hrfca @nerfca @RFCANI #peacekeeping
With the majority of our force being volunteers, we also face the unique challenge of transitioning from civilian lives into a full time, operational deployment. From today, we are on point. We have a lot to do, and we will get on with it swiftly”.
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Commanding Officer retweeted
What roles are available in the Army Reserve? 🫡
🛠️ Combat Engineer
🛞 Driver
🏗️ Plant Operator
📡 Digital Communication Technician
📦 Logistic Specialist
⛑️ Combat Medical Technician
👩🍳 Chef
💻 HR Specialist
To find out more visit linktr.ee/71engineer
#armyreserve
Commanding Officer retweeted
“The reason I chose to deploy on Op TOSCA is to gain more life experience”
Army Reservists from #cumbernauld, #leuchars, #kinloss and #orkney will deploy to Cyprus later this year with the United Nations 🇺🇳
#travel #lifeexperience #opportunity #cyprus #UnitedNations
Training is going well and we have more exciting and challenging training to come - watch this space @nerfca #newcastle #hartlepool
“I’ve been a reservist for 6 months and deploying to Cyprus”
Army Reservists from #newcastle and #hartlepool are training to deploy to Cyprus with the United Nations🇺🇳
Operation TOSCA is the name given to the UK’s contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
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Commanding Officer retweeted
What does a combat engineer do? 🤔
Put simply we enable the British military and our allies to live 🏠 move ➡️ and fight 💥
This can include a range of things including
Providing water 💦and power ⚡️
Buliding bridges 🌉
Explosive entry 💥
visit linktr.ee/71engineer
Commanding Officer retweeted
How much time do I have to give to be in the Army Reserve? 🤔
Most reservists take part in:
✅ 1x training night a week (2 hours)
✅ 1x training weekend a month (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
✅ 1x annual training camp (2 weeks long)
#armyreserve #opportunity
Commanding Officer retweeted
A 10% pay rise⁉️⁉️
The average salary in the U.K. is £29,588 💷
Army reservists can earn over £3,000 per year 💰
That would be a 10% pay rise for the average U.K. citizen 📈
If you’d like to find out more visit linktr.ee/71engineer
#payrise #armyreserve #FORMORE
Commanding Officer retweeted
(2/2) Module 2 - This is either 8 weekends OR one 8 day course where you will learn basic soldiering covering things like weapons handling ✅
Module 3 - This is a continuous 15.5 day battle camp where you will spend part of the time living in the field, honing your skills 🫡
