Commanding Officer

The official feed of the Commanding Officer of 71 Engineer Regiment. The Regiment consists of 550 personnel providing Force Support Engineering to Defence.

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

@scottishcurling Congratulations @Amy__MacD, magnificent result @ArmySportASCB

[Scottish Curling @scottishcurling]

Congratulations Team Henderson, Scottish Curling Women's Champions 2024. 🏆

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

Merry Christmas from all in Cyprus on Op TOSCA ⁦⁦@8EngrBde⁩ ⁦@hrfca⁩ ⁦@EmpSpLRFCA⁩ ⁦@nerfca⁩ ⁦@ArmyinScotland⁩ https://t.co/RX6ZvXLovX

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

The Kohima Epitaph is read by LCpl Cameron, @71_Engr_Regt The Piper is Sgt McGregor, SNIY @combatrecce_CO

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

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

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

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.‌‌

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

@UNFCCC @12_FS_Engr

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

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

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

This global movement seeks to inspire others to improve their behaviours and leave a better personal sustainability and conservation legacy.
In order to maintain the integrity of the buffer zone, our service personnel conduct these litter picks routinely as part of their patrols.

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

Notably, the Op TOSCA 39 taskforce is comprised of Reserve and Regular personnel from 31 units across the UK.

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

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

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

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”.

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

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 https://t.co/Cx3LT15xX4

#armyreserve

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

“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

[Commanding Officer @CO_71_Engineer]

Training is going well and we have more exciting and challenging training to come - watch this space @nerfca #newcastle #hartlepool

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

“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

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

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 https://t.co/Cx3LT1507w

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

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

[71 Engineer Regiment @71_Engr_Regt]

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 https://t.co/Cx3LT15xX4

#payrise #armyreserve #FORMORE