75 Engineer Regiment (United Kingdom)
| 75 Engineer Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967 – Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Combat engineering |
| Size | 4 squadrons 504 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 8th Engineer Brigade
|
| Garrison/HQ | Regimental Headquarters – Warrington |
75 Engineer Regiment is a Royal Engineers regiment, part of the British Army's Army Reserve.
History[]
In 1967, the regiment consisted of 125 and 143 Squadrons) from the former North Midland Divisional Engineers. In 1993 and 1999 respectively, 125 (Staffordshire) Field Squadron at Stoke-on-Trent and 143 Plant Squadron at Walsall fell under the command the 75th Engineer Regiment. 143 Plant Squadron was subsequently disbanded, but 125 Field Squadron was expanded with a Plant Troop at Cannock.[2][3][4][5][6] Under the initial Army 2020 restructuring, the regiment has been paired with the 36th Engineer Regiment.[7] Additionally, the regiment will move 12 (Force Support) Engineer Group.[8]
On 4 February 2021, the regiment formally took responsibility for the Isle of Man Army Reserve Centre. The Commanding Officer later issued a statement indicating he wished to expand the Army Reserve presence on the island, and eventually become part of the regiment.[9]
Current organisation[]
The regiment's current organisation is as follows:
- Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington[10]
- 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron, Royal Engineers, at Gordon Barracks, Hameln[11] – regular army unit, but under administrative control of 75 Regt
- 106 (West Riding) Field Squadron, at , Sheffield[12] – formerly part of 32 Engineer Regiment, but transferred out following Army 2020 Refine
- 107 (Lancaster and Cheshire) Field Squadron, in Birkenhead[14]
- 2 Troop, at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington[10]
- 202 Field Squadron, in Failsworth, Manchester[15]
References[]
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ 118–432 Rgts RE at British Army 1945 on. Archived February 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Divisional RE at British Army 1945 on.
- ^ 75 Engineer Rgt at Regiments.org
- ^ 75 Engineer Rgt at MoD site (archived December 2005)
- ^ 75 Engineer Rgt at Sappers.co.uk
- ^ The Corps Of Royal Engineers: Organization and Units 1889–2018. p. 315.
- ^ The Corps Of Royal Engineers: Organization and Units 1889–2018. p. 336.
- ^ "Twitter". Twitter. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Peninsula Barracks, O'Leary Street, Warrington WA2 7QS". Army Careers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "A sub unit from @75EngrRegt , 23 Amph Engr Sqn provide a Wide Wet Gap Crossing capability for @DefenceHQ . Currently based in Germany". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ "Bailey Barracks, Greenhill, Sheffield S8 7JQ". Army Careers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Intake Lane, Batley WF17 0BT". Army Careers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Harrowby Road, Birkenhead CH42 7HT". Army Careers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Oldham Road, Manchester M35 0BH". Army Careers. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
References[]
- Military units and formations established in 1967
- Regiments of the Royal Engineers