CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS CORPS MEMORANDA. Incorporating CUSTOMS OF THE SERVICE

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1 CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS CORPS MEMORANDA Incorporating CUSTOMS OF THE SERVICE Prepared and Published by: Headquarters Royal Engineers Brompton Barracks Chatham Kent ME4 4UG 30 November 2017 This Edition of Royal Engineers Corps Memoranda replaces previous Editions, which should now be deleted. In making revisions, the opportunity has been taken to restore some of the direction and guidance on RE Corps custom and practice previously found in much earlier versions, updating it where necessary to take account of the composition and needs of the modern Corps. Though this has slightly extended the scope and length of the Memoranda it is hoped that units and members of the Corps will find the new material useful in their efforts to identify and maintain the longer-standing traditions and usage of the Corps. Where further guidance is required on the detailed interpretation of these Memoranda then it should be sought directly from the Colonel Royal Engineers, or through the Staff of Headquarters Royal Engineers, Chatham. Proposed amendments to this Edition should be notified to the Corps Secretary. Amendments will be issued online monthly or as necessary. THIS EDITION ISSUED November 2017 Colonel Royal Engineers

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3 CHAPTER 1 CONTENTS Paragraph(s) INTRODUCTION Purpose CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CORPS AFFAIRS The Formation of the Corps 2001 Regimental Affairs Chain of Command 2002 The Colonel in Chief The Chief Royal Engineer Colonels Commandant Royal Engineers Headquarters Royal Engineers Management of Corps Affairs Royal Engineers of the Reserve Army Allied and Affiliated Corps and Regiments (see current Army List usage) Annex A Terms of Reference for the Representative Colonel Commandant A1 B Corps Governance Paper 2B1 CHAPTER 3 Chapter_3 Development of the Corps Precedence The Single Corps 3008 Titles 3009 Corps Badges Corps Motto 3016 RE Grenade 3017 Corps Colours 3018 Corps Flags Unit Sign Boards Corps March Corps Song Corps Collect 3027 Corps Graces Corps Lanyard 3031 Corps Funerals Unit Badges and Signs Corps Ties and Stable Belts Protecting the Corps Brand Annex A Very Short History of the Corps 3A-1 i

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5 CHAPTER 4 CUSTOMS OF THE SERVICE Introduction General Matters Saluting Official and Social Relations The Officers Mess, and visiting the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess Conduct in relation to Soldiers Correspondence Financial Matters Examples of the Conventional Layouts of Letters 4A-1-14 CHAPTER 5 ROYAL ENGINEER HEADQUARTER MESS Introduction Control Membership 5006 Attendance at Functions 5007 Mess Committee RE HQ Mess Property and Corps Wines Subscriptions, Charges and Mess Bills Guest Nights and Dinner Nights Mess Guests 5027 Procedure at Guest Nights and Dinner Nights 5A-1 Notes on Toasts and Music 5A1-1 Notes on Dress 5A2-1 Officers Dining in and out of the Corps 5B-1 CHAPTER 6 WARRANT OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS MESSES Headquarters Mess 6001 President 6002 Vice President Guest Nights and Dinner Nights 6005 Presiding Member 6006 Mess Rules 6007 CHAPTER 7 REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS ROYAL ENGINEERS Section 1 Regimental Headquarters RE iii

6 Role and Function Section 2 Corps Funds General Charitable Subscriptions 7203 Corps Grants 7204 Corps Entertainments Section 3 The Institution of Royal Engineers Introduction 7301 Objects 7302 Membership Activities 7305 Institution Secretariat Section 4 The Royal Engineers Museum, Library And Archive Introduction Museum Management and Funding Museum Facilities Library Management 7410 Loans of Books 7411 Research Unit Histories Opening Hours and Telephone Contacts Details of Collection Appendix 1 Section 5 The Royal Engineers Association Introduction Aims 7504 Membership and Subscriptions Controller 7507 Section 6 The Band Of The Corps Of Royal Engineers Introduction Funds and Finance RE Band (V) Section 7 The Royal Engineers Sports And Entertainment Board Constitution Composition and Authorities of the Board iv

7 RE Sports and Games Fund Subscribers Participation in Sports and Games Conduct of Royal Engineers Sports and Games Clubs Duties of Sports and Games Clubs Bids for Grants from the Sports and Games Fund Club Secretaries and Treasurers Section 8 Corps Property Definition New Commissions 7803 Checks and Valuations 7804 Insurance 7805 Loans Unit Silver and Property 7808 Section 9 Disposal Of Property And Funds Of Units On Disbandment, Amalgamation, Re-Titling Or If Placed In Suspended Animation 9.1 Introduction Disbandment Suspended Animation Amalgamation or Re-titling General 7907 Annex A Unit Disbandment Instruction A-1,2 CHAPTER 8 ROYAL ENGINEERS DRESS INSTRUCTIONS Section 1 General Instructions 1.1 General Corps Dress Committee Corps Customs and Protocols Section 2 Orders of Dress 2.1 General Officers Warrant Officers Class Other Ranks RE Band Civilian Clothes and Accoutrements v

8 2.7 Swords Section 3 Accredited Tailors, Hatters and Other Suppliers 3.1 General Accredited Suppliers Section 4 The Queen s Gurkha Engineers (QGE) Dress Regulations Annexes Orders of Dress for RE Officers 8A - 1 Orders of Dress, QGE 8B - 1 Guidance for General Staff Officers 8C - 1 Tailoring Specifications 8D CHAPTER 9 COLONEL IN CHIEF AND OTHER PROTOCOLS Section 1 Loyal Messages And Royal Visits 1.1 Loyal Messages Royal Visits Signed Royal Photographs Section 2 Honorary Colonels 2.1 Responsibilities Eligibility Nominations Tenure Travel Dress Rank Section 3 Corps Affiliations And Freedoms 3.1 Affiliations with Institutions Affiliations with Livery Companies Other Corps and Unit Freedoms 9034 vi

9 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Corps Memoranda are issued by the Colonel Royal Engineers as the serving Arms Director of the Corps of Royal Engineers, and are informed by the policies of The Chief Royal Engineer. They are concerned with the Regimental Affairs of the Corps, and related matters. Their purpose is to provide formal direction and guidance to all RE Commanders and Units on Regimental Affairs of special interest to the Corps, making these available in explicit and convenient form. They are published under the authority of the Queen s Regulations for the Army 1975, Paragraph 3.002, and as such are in effect Standing orders issued in relation to the Corps 1. Similarly, under Paragraph 5.184, on joining the unit the Commanding Officer is then responsible for the continuation of a young officer s education and training in his regimental and specialist duties as laid down by the Director of the Arm or Service. This is to include instruction in Corps Memoranda and its implementation This edition of Corps Memoranda incorporates Customs of the Service and is sponsored within current RE Corps policies by Headquarters Royal Engineers (HQ RE). It has been updated and revised so as to provide improved information and direction. In some areas there are significant changes, including the removal of matters where formal direction is issued elsewhere. They will in future no longer be distributed as an Army General Staff publication. The old Parts 2 and 3 which dealt with Officer and Soldier recruitment, employment and promotion structures, have been incorporated into the Regular Officer and Soldier Employment and Career Guide sponsored by HQ Royal Engineers. Any comments and suggestions relating to the information in this publication should be sent to the Corps Secretary The composition and membership of the main Corps committees are published annually in The Royal Engineers List. Advice on their roles and functions may be sought directly from either the Corps Secretary or Corps Colonel Royal Engineers as appropriate [ blank] 1 Note: See text of Para This is the formal implication of quoting it as a source authority 1-1

10 CHAPTER 2 ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CORPS AFFAIRS The Formation of the Corps Full understanding of how the current organisation and governance of the Corps has evolved requires a basic general knowledge of its origins and component parts which is explained in Chapter 3. The Regimental Affairs Command Chain Responsibility for providing policy and direction on all Regimental Affairs of the Corps, as distinct from operational, doctrine and training matters, is vested in the authorities of the Chief Royal Engineer s committee. The Regimental hierarchy of the Corps functions as an internal chain of command for these purposes as follows: Colonel in Chief - HM The Queen Elizabeth II The Chief Royal Engineer Colonels Commandant when acting on behalf of The Chief Royal Engineer The Colonel in Chief Colonel Royal Engineers Formerly, within the Standing (or Regular) Army after 1660, appointments to the Colonelcy of a Regiment were vested in the Sovereign, being prestigious and highly esteemed expressions of Royal trust and confidence. The Colonel owned a regiment and was in all respects responsible to the Sovereign for its proficiency, efficiency and good reputation. Initially, there was no direct equivalent to this function in the Corps of Engineers, which was originally an officer-only corps. Together with the Artillery they were effectively Troops of the Board of Ordnance, under the Master General of the Ordnance rather than the Commander in Chief. The Master General was thus their Colonel in Chief, including for the Engineers, Military Artificers, and units of Sappers and Miners Whilst under the Board of Ordnance, the Master General was Colonel of the Corps, and the first Dukes of Marlborough and Wellington were both our Colonel in this capacity 2. The last Master General to be Colonel was Lord Raglan in The next series of Colonels in Chief were the Commanders in Chief of the Army, reflecting the resubordination of the Corps to their command on the demise of the Board of Ordnance; the first being Viscount Hardinge. HRH The Duke of Cambridge, initially as Commander in Chief, became Colonel of the Corps from 1861 continuing to hold the appointment after retirement in 1895 until his death in HM King Edward VII honoured the Corps by assuming himself the appointment of Colonel in Chief from 1 May Successive Sovereigns have also done so. HM Queen Elizabeth II is the present Colonel in Chief, having assumed the Colonelcy in History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume II, Part II, Chapter I, Page History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume IV, Chapter II, Page

11 2005. For further guidance relating to the Colonel in Chief see Chapter 9. The Chief Royal Engineer The office of Chief Royal Engineer had effectively existed as a professional and executive function under various titles since the earliest days of military engineers in Royal service. In 1078, Bishop Gundolphus was the first permanent King s Chief Engineer to King William I, the Conqueror ( ) 4. There followed Chief Engineers of England, Inspectors General of Fortifications, Directors of Fortifications and Works, and Engineers in Chief, all being professional heads of their respective Engineers and Engineer corps. It was decided in 1936 to augment the existing system of Colonels Commandant by recreating the post of Chief Royal Engineer. HM King George V selected General Sir Bindon Blood GCB GCVO to fill the post. Sir Bindon was commissioned into the Corps in 1860, his distinguished active career ended on retirement in 1907 aged 65. He was thus 94 years old when appointed Chief Royal Engineer. Resigning in 1940, he died a month later aged 97. Subsequent Chief Royal Engineers have invariably been similarly distinguished senior Officers of the Corps, and have recently included some still serving as they assumed the appointment The Chief Royal Engineer is the Head of the Corps of Royal Engineers, being subordinate in that respect only to The Colonel in Chief. Tenure is normally for a period of five years, or until the age of 70, though this may be varied. He is responsible to the Colonel in Chief and Corps for seeing that the traditions, customs and fabric of the Corps are preserved and that the continuity of important matters of Corps policy is maintained or where necessary evolved. He keeps the Colonel in Chief informed on Corps matters and maintains close contact with the Corps Colonel and engineer units in the Corps and Commonwealth. He will have previously served as a Colonel Commandant and will continue to fill one of the Colonel Commandant vacancies during his tenure. The Chief Royal Engineer s committee is the senior committee of the Corps. Colonels Commandant Royal Engineers Two Colonels Commandant of the Corps of Royal Engineers were first instituted by Royal Warrant of 21 st April They originally ranked above the four Colonels in the Corps establishment and were intended to provide suitable candidates for selection as the Inspector General of Fortifications, an office under the Master General 5. Numbers increased and there were five by 1813, though reductions followed. Appointment was originally by seniority in the Corps, and its pay of 1000 per annum made it a highly prized post, but this principle was revoked in Each Colonel Commandant had supervision of a functional part of the Corps, nominally grouped into battalions for the purpose 6. In 1789, Sir William Green Bt was selected to be the Colonel Commandant of the dispersed companies of Royal Military Artificers 7. In 1854, the role changed and Field Marshal Sir John Burgoyne GCB became the first of a series of single Colonel Commandants, in a post intended to oversee the internal affairs of the Corps on behalf of the Master General, the Commander in Chief, and then the Colonel in Chief. After 1920, several Colonels Commandant were appointed together, with one being designated as Representative Colonel Commandant. The current establishment is for twelve Colonels Commandant one of whom, with the approval of the Colonel in Chief, is appointed Representative Colonel Commandant for one calendar year. He assists and may deputise for the Chief Royal Engineer in the proper representation of the Corps at official ceremonies and functions and Terms of Reference for the appointment are at Annex A.. 4 History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume VII, Appendix IV. 5 History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume II, Chapter XVII, Page History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume II, Chapter XVII, Page History of The Corps of Royal Engineers, Volume II, Chapter III, Page

12 2009. Colonels Commandant are normally appointed for a tenure of five years, extendable to a maximum of ten years or the age of 65, whichever is the sooner. If appointed Chief Royal Engineer the upper age limit may be extended to 70. Engineer in Chief (Army) In the 2 nd World War, with military and technical affairs becoming ever more complex within the Army and Defence, it was deemed essential to reinforce the ability to provide well informed professional advice to the higher command and control of the Army and Government. The post of Engineer in Chief (Army) (EinC(A)) was established in 1941, with responsibilities in the War Department across all theatres of operations and technical disciplines. The office was continued post-war and as the Arms Director of the Corps, and its professional head, the EinC acted as military engineer adviser to the Chief of the General Staff (CGS), the Royal Navy (including the Royal Marines), the Royal Air Force, various Joint Headquarters, and other government departments on matters of military engineering. The EinC was the head of the serving Corps, being subordinate in that respect only to the Chief Royal Engineer, on whose behalf he issued instructions to the Corps in pursuit of Corps policy and ensures that the professional capability, standing and reputation of the Corps is maintained and developed In April 2012, following the restructuring of the field Army along Capability lines that was the result of the Strategic Defence and Security Review, the post of EinC (and his supporting Headquarters) was disestablished the Corps along with the Royal Regiment of Artillery forming the Capability Directorate Combat Support at Andover. Primarily for heritage purposes, the titular appointment of EinC was transferred to the Commandant RSME. For all external agencies, the first point of contact on Corps family matters is the Corps Colonel ( Corps Col or Col RE ) in Headquarters Royal Engineers who will direct activity as appropriate; interfacing with foreign armies and/or representational matters is accorded to Commandant RSME and Commander 8 Engr Bde who will lead on all force generation and field Army issues. Headquarters Royal Engineers Regimental Headquarters Royal Engineers (RHQ RE) is located in the Ravelin Building, Chatham. Headquarters Royal Engineers (HQ RE) is the core, largely military element that is directly concerned with policy relating to the serving Corps (mostly people matters). HQ RE forms part of RHQ RE which is collocated with the offices of: the Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE); the Royal Engineers Association (REA); RE Corps Funds; RE Museum, Library & Archive (REMLA); and RE Officer Recruiting & Liaison Staff (ERLS), all of which fall under the administrative command of the Corps Colonel. However, the Institution of Royal Engineers, REMLA and the REA are autonomous charitable bodies which direct their own affairs through a Council of Trustees. The Corps Colonel is a member of all three councils. See Chapter 7 for full details Corps Colonel is responsible to the Chief Royal Engineer for directing all Royal Engineers Regimental activities and for the overall coordination of Corps affairs. Management of Corps Affairs Corps affairs, military and non-military ( family ), are managed by a system of committees. The terms of reference, organisational chart and other supporting material to this structure are given in the Corps Governance Paper which is the authoritative document for this purpose. The Governance Paper is reviewed annually by the Chief Royal Engineers Committee and a new authorised version published, normally in July. The latest version of the paper (currently Jul 17) is at Annex B to this chapter. 2-3

13 ROYAL ENGINEERS RESERVES Royal Engineer Reserve Honorary Colonels are formally appointed by Her Majesty The Colonel in Chief to regiments and independent squadrons of the Royal Engineers Reserve (RE Reserve), normally for a tenure of five years. Although some will have served in the Army and in particular the Corps, there is no limiting requirement for them to have done so. The procedure for submitting candidates for appointment as Honorary Colonels is set out in Chapter 16 and in Reserve Regulations, Chapter 4 Part Headquarters Royal Engineers Reserves (HQ RE TA) was established in December 1995 following the disbandment of 12, 29 and 30 Engineer Brigades. It is commanded by a regular Colonel (late Royal Engineers) and provides a focal point for all special to arm training policy, personnel policy and advice to Royal Engineer Reserve units. Resolution of policy and issues relating to Corps Affairs remains vested with Headquarters Royal Engineers which will take soundings on these matters from Units and their Honorary Colonels according to need The Engineer & Logistic Staff Corps (E&LSC). The Staff Corps was founded in 1865 as the Engineer and Railway Volunteer Staff Corps. In 1984 it was retitled the Engineer and Transport Staff Corps and again in 1993 as the Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps. An Officer-only Corps, its members are experienced professionals who retain their civilian occupation. They do not perform routine military duties, do not receive pay and, except on rare occasions, do not wear uniform. The purpose of the Staff Corps is to provide a high level of expert advice on engineering and transportation matters when called upon to do so by the Corps of Royal Engineers and the Royal Logistic Corps. Members are recruited from senior specialists in a wide range of civil engineering and transportation firms and organizations to fill an establishment of up to 60 Officers in the ranks of Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel. Names of members are included in the RE List. After the age of 70, members retire and are appointed to the Supernumerary list. Allied and affiliated Corps and Regiments The following Corps and Regiments are affiliated to the Corps: a. Alliances: (1) The Canadian Armed Forces Military Engineering Branch. (2) The Corps of Royal Australian Engineers. (3) The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers. (4) Indian Engineers. (5) Pakistan Engineers. (6) The Sri Lanka Engineers. (7) Malaysian Engineer Corps. (8) Zambia Corps of Engineers. (9) The South African Engineer Corps. (10) The Royal Gibraltar Regiment. b. Affiliated Regiment: The Queen s Gurkha Engineers Though they form an integral part of the Brigade of Gurkhas, the affiliation of The Queen s Gurkha Engineers with the Corps recognises the service of Gurkhas in the Corps of Royal Engineers between 1945 and Details of Alliances and Affiliations are taken from the Army List and reflect current Army practice. 2-4

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15 Annex A to Section 2 Representative Colonel Commandant Royal Engineers Terms of Reference 1. General. The Representative Colonel Commandant Royal Engineers (Rep Col Comdt RE) is to be a serving officer of 2 star or above rank appointed by the Chief Royal Engineer from among the serving Colonels Commandant. 2. Tenure. The appointment is normally for one year, although this may be extended by a further year. An individual may be appointed to fill the role on more than one separate occasion. 3. Representation. The Representative Colonel Commandant stands in for the Chief Royal Engineer when more senior attendance is needed than the Corps Colonel. The list of these events might include but is not limited to: Repatriations. Funerals or Memorial Services of all members of the Corps, 1* and above. Funerals or Memorial Services of all notable members of the Corps 9. Events and activities where members of the Royal Family are present. Sovereign s and Reserves Commissioning Parades. Honours and Awards Ceremonies. Disbandment and Reformation parades. Senior representational events with foreign militaries and other UK Arms or Services. Freedom parades and representational events with civilian authorities and organisations. Charitable events on behalf of the Corps. The Representative Colonel Commandant will normally make a short verbal or report to the Chief Royal Engineer within one week of the activity. Allowances. The Representative Colonel Commandant is entitled to claim a quarterly allowance from public funds to cover incidental expenditure, full details of which are given in AGAI 37 10, paragraph and Claims are administered by RAO or admin staff through normal channels. Claims for other reasonable, non-public, expenditure should be agreed with the Corps Secretary (within budgets) in advance and will be paid by the Corps Treasurer as appropriate. 9 EG: those holding a Corps Gold Medal; 10 AGAI 37 2A - 1

16 Annex B to Section 2 CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS GOVERNANCE (2017 REVISION) Introduction 1. The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE) has an honorific structure and associated governance that manages Corps business by providing direction, guidance and support. At its head is the Chief Royal Engineer who is supported by up to 11 serving or retired Colonels Commandant 11 filling specific appointments 12 within the Corps hierarchy as directed by the Chief Royal Engineer. The Chief Royal Engineer and Colonels Commandant do not form part of the operational Chain of Command from the Defence Council; rather, they are honorific appointments fulfilled under the authority of the Chief of the General Staff as Head of the Army and approved by The Sovereign. 2. The role 13 of the Chief Royal Engineer is to provide effective RE governance in line with CGS direction to Masters, Chiefs and Colonels Commandant at Annex A. In more detail, the Chief Royal Engineer has responsibility for: Aim a. Cultivating the soul and ethos of the Corps family through: (1) Leading the Corps hierarchy. (2) Setting the Corps vision in the context of the Army vision. (3) Maintaining civic and regional connections. (4) Selecting potential Regular and Reserve officers. (5) Supporting and advising Corps and Regimental Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and serving officers. b. Maintaining esprit-de-corps through: (1) The observance of standards and traditions. (2) Control of, or advice on, Corps organisations, charities, non-public and charitable funds, properties, museums, memorials and commemorations. (3) The promotion of internal competition. (4) Attendance at parades, services of remembrance, repatriations, funerals, reunions, support to casualties and unit visits. c. Promoting Corps interests by: (1) Providing advice to Commander Home Command and the serving chain of command. (2) Maintaining Corps and Regimental alliances. (3) Maintaining goodwill and liaison between all parts of the Corps including cadets, recruits, regulars, reservists, veterans and their dependants. (4) Liaison with Army Personnel Operations (PS 12 Ceremonial & Awards) regarding changes to titles, dress, accoutrements or anything of a ceremonial matter that will require the authority of The Sovereign. 11 Normally appointed for a period of 5 years and are routinely extended. 12 Representative Col Comdt, Col QGE, President InstRE Council, Chair REMLA Committee, Chair REA Council, Chair RE Finance Committee, and Chair RE Affairs Committee and Chair RE Marketing Steering Group. 13 AGAI, Volume 2, Chapter 37 and RE Corps Memoranda. 1

17 3. The aim of the RE Governance Policy is to ensure responsibility, authority and accountability are understood and adhered to by those within the Corps non-operational hierarchy. Principles 4. The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee will set policy and review the performance of the Corps charities and other committees at biannual meetings in accordance with the following principles: a. Set and Maintain Purpose and Values. Council and Committee members and Trustees are responsible for establishing the essential purpose of the organisation or charity and for guarding it s ethos and values. b. Trustee Selection and Training. Council and Committee Chairmen are to ensure that trustees are selected carefully to ensure they can provide the necessary degree of support and commitment. They are to ensure that all trustees undertake appropriate training and maintain a register for audit. c. Develop Strategy. A long term strategy should be developed that can be used to guide organisational and charity development over time. d. Establish and Monitor Policies. Policies to govern organisational and charity activity are required to set Terms of Reference, establish reporting systems, disburse funds and record trustee training and interests. It is also important that fair and legal personnel and employment policies are put in place that cover recruitment, remuneration, appraisal, discipline, and whistleblowing. e. Ensure Compliance with the Law and Governing Documents. Trustees are responsible for proper fiscal oversight and for checking that charities activities are legal by adhering to the Deeds of Declaration of Trust, and ensuring all activity complies with stated charitable objectives. In addition, trustees must fully understand their accountability as required by law to the Charity Commission and HM Revenue & Customs. Charities are also accountable to donors, beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and the general public, which entails the publishing of annual reports and accounts in accordance with current accounting procedures. f. Conflicts of Interest. Service personnel and civilian staff who hold appointments (in either a private life or official Ministry of Defence (MOD)/Service capacity) in outside organisations, including charities, are to adhere to the extant MOD 14 and Charity Commission guidance 15 and should avoid placing themselves in a position where a conflict of interest might arise, or be perceived to arise, by: (1) Ensuring that any conflict of interest or loyalty is declared and included in the outside organisation s register of interests; (2) Taking no part in discussions where a conflict of interest or loyalty exists or might be perceived to exist; (3) Ensuring that they are not party to any decision by the MOD to respond to a request for funding or other benefit from the organisation in which they hold an appointment. 14 DIN 2009DIN released July 2009, MOD Guidance on Conflict of Interest. 15 Charity Commission publication CC-29: Conflict of interest a guide for charity trustees. 2

18 Structure (4) Where outside activities could lead to actual or perceived conflicts of interest, personnel must alert their chain of command or line managers so that a decision can be taken on whether the outside appointment is consistent with their official position. When the post holder and his/her immediate Commanding Officer/line manager are unable to agree on the acceptability of an outside appointment, the post holder may appeal to his/her next highest authority, and normal Service/civilian grievance procedures may also be used. g. Fraud. It is a responsibility of those in authority to ensure that fraud risk management systems are coherent, robust and effective and are implemented properly in accordance with extant direction 16. h. Monitor Performance. Councils and committees are to monitor the performance of their respective organisations and charities by regular review of outputs, resource expenditure, risks, and board composition. 5. The Chief Royal Engineer exercises his responsibilities through the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee which splits its activities broadly into Corps charities administration and wider Corps affairs. a. There are five charity trustee councils or committees which are established by their own Deed of Trust: (1) The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee governs and administers the RE Central Charitable Trust (RECCT). The RECCT is a grant making charity which directs voluntary income drawn from the serving members of the Corps and other funds to the RE Association (REA) and the Institution of RE (InstRE), as well as maintaining and fostering esprit de corps. (2) The Council of the InstRE governs and administers the InstRE. The InstRE is an educational and professional development body fostering the advancement of RE officers and soldiers in the engineering realm, developing knowledge in science and military engineering and promoting the military efficiency of the Corps. The InstRE also has one registered charity within its trusteeship: the Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive (REMLA). (3) The Council of the REA governs and administers the REA. The REA is the Corps main benevolence and welfare charity, which provides assistance to past and present members of the Corps and their dependents in need, and also makes grants to those other military charities that support RE veterans and their dependents. (4) The RE Vocational Education and Training Trust (REVETT) is overseen by the RE Affairs Committee. The REVETT promotes and supports officers and soldiers involved in nationally recognised vocational educational and training schemes. b. The Committee provides direction and guidance on wider Corps affairs through the RE Finance Committee which oversees the management of all non-public and charitable funds and promotes esprit de corps through sports, games and entertainment; the RE Affairs Committee which fosters esprit de corps through vocational education and training, ceremony, dress, publications, and artistic works; and the RE Marketing Steering Group which focuses on recruiting, career transition, and the generation of funds to run Corps affairs by expanding Corps influence and reputation. 16 Land Forces Standing Order No dated June 2014, Managing The Risk of Fraud and Irregularity. 3

19 6. The committee structure is shown at Annex B, with supporting Terms of Reference in the Appendices. 7. Headquarters Royal Engineers (HQ RE) delivers the necessary day to day management and coordination of Corps activities under the direction of the Colonel Royal Engineers (Col RE). The HQ RE structure is shown at Annex C. Subordinate Policies 8. Policy guidance covering different areas of Corps business is included at Annex D. Specific guidance for HQ RE is given in the Staff Handbook which is updated as required and authorised annually in December by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee 17. Reporting 9. Under the Charity Commissions Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2015 each trustee body reports annually on its objectives, performance and achievements against those set objectives, provides a supporting annual financial budget and identifies plans for the future. 10. The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee will direct and sponsor a formal review of Corps charities once every five years The Chief Royal Engineer will update the Corps Colonel in Chief by annual letter. 12. RE Governance Policy will be reviewed every year 19. [ Original Signed on DII ] M QUARE MBE ADC Colonel Royal Engineers Annexes: A. Charter for Masters, Chiefs and Colonels Commandant. B. RE Committee and Council Structure. C. HQ RE Structure. D. RE Supporting Policies. Distribution: All Regular and Reserve RE OF4 and above 17 Currently Edition 4 as at 10 Dec Next review July Next review June

20 ANNEX A TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 CHARTER FOR MASTERS, CHIEFS AND COLONELS COMMANDANT 20 Masters, Chiefs and Colonels Commandant, hereafter referred to as Masters constitute a significant cohort of some of the most experienced senior leaders in the Army. They contribute to the institutional leadership of the Army whilst also fulfilling a vital sense and warn function and providing a longer-term perspective. More recently, structural adjustments have led to an increase in the responsibilities of Masters, with the common purpose of supporting the Chief of the General Staff in the delivery of operational capability, with an emphasis on the moral component. Masters are appointments granted by the Sovereign. Some will be serving and others will be retired senior officers. Each will have differing responsibilities related to the size, character and role of the Corps or Regiment they represent; many Masters appointments are long-established with particular responsibilities and duties that reflect historical provenance 21. While the Masters sit outside the chain of command and do not have executive authority in operational or personnel matters, they can inform and influence the conduct of Commanders in matters of institutional leadership. Invariably Masters will direct and lead on Corps or Regimental relationships with Royal Households, including ensuring that the Sovereign is kept abreast of affairs and representing Her, or other members of the Royal Family. Masters also have a significant role in the cultivation of Corps and Regimental ethos and the maintenance of esprit-de-corps across Regular, Reserve, cadet, potential recruit, families of serving personnel and veteran communities. This maintenance of esprit-de-corps will normally incorporate personnel, manning, heritage and correct form, charitable business, commemorative events, remembrance and sport, as well as civic, regional, professional and international connections. Masters will also regularly act in an advisory capacity with regard to professional standards and governance in their Corps or Regiment, including assisting with the development and maintenance of relationships with professional bodies. Masters will work closely with their Regimental or Corps Colonels, Capability Directors and Corps or Regimental Headquarters, Secretaries and associated Committees. Where applicable, they might also choose to work closely with Honorary Colonels and other regimental representatives. It is expected that they may wish to visit units and also mentor less experienced serving personnel, notably those in senior regimental appointments. Masters are entitled to support at public expense, in accordance with JSP 752 Chapters 3 & 4 and AGAI Volume 2 Chapter 37. In accordance with their status, Masters are to abide by Departmental rules when communicating with or through the media on Defence issues. Masters are asked to submit a short report, as part of a Corps report annually, to the CGS that reviews the overall health of their Corps or Regiment. They will have right of access to CGS on Corps or Regimental matters and to this end CGS will meet them at a working dinner each year, arranged by the General Staff. Masters will also be invited to attend the annual Senior Serving and Retired Officers Briefing. On more routine issues, Commander Home Command will be the conduit for the Masters, thereby maintaining the linkages with the Army Personnel Centre and all Corps and Regimental Colonels. In the Army Headquarters, Director Personnel will be responsible for policy issues pertaining to the Masters. 20 Published 9 June 2017, reference from Personal Assistant to Chief of the General Staff dated 15 Jun The prerogatives that underpin the Masters appointments are within Articles 81 and 82 of the Promotions and Appointments Warrant 2009 and QRs A - 1

21 ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE RE One Star Cabal Inform Chief Royal Engineer s Committee (RE Central Charitable Trust) Inform RE Capability Board Institution of RE Council RE Association Council RE Museum Library & Archive Committee Budgets, Memorials & Publications Committee Professional Registration Committee Members Services Committee RE Historical Society Management Committee Benevolence Committee Finance Committee RE Finance Committee RE Marketing Steering Group RE Affairs Committee RE Disbanded Units Trust RE Corps Enterprises Ltd RE Sports & Entertainments Board Sappers Network Ltd RE Vocational Education & Training Trust Committee RE Dress Committee RE Arts Society Note: 1. Charities in blue. RE HQ Mess Policy Committee Sapper Magazine Committee B-1

22 Appendices 1. Chief Royal Engineer s Committee - Terms of Reference 2. Institution of RE Council - Terms of Reference 3. RE Museum, Library & Archive Committee - Terms of Reference 4. RE Historical Society Constitution 5. RE Association Council - Terms of Reference 6. RE Finance Committee - Terms of Reference 7. RE Sports & Entertainment Board - Terms of Reference 8. RE Marketing Steering Group - Terms of Reference 9. RE Affairs Committee - Terms of Reference 10. RE Vocational Education & Training Trust Committee - Terms of Reference 11. RE Arts Society - Terms of Reference 12. RE One Star Cabal - Terms of Reference 13. Capability Directorate Combat Support RE, EOD and Search Capability Board - Terms of Reference B-2

23 APPENDIX 1 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 CHIEF ROYAL ENGINEER S COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee is the senior RE committee and although it does not form part of the operational Chain of Command from the Defence Council, it is the means by which the Chief Royal Engineer exercises effective RE governance. 2. The Committee splits its activities broadly into Corps charities administration and wider Corps affairs. Aim a. There are 5 charity trustee councils or committees which are established by their own deed of trust: (1) The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee are the trustees of the RE Central Charitable Trust (RECCT) and are responsible for governing and administering the charity in accordance with its charitable objects. (2) The Council of the Institution of RE (InstRE) which governs and administers the InstRE. The InstRE also has one registered charity within its trusteeship: the Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive (REMLA). (3) The Council of the RE Association (REA) which governs and administers the REA. (4) The RE Affairs Committee which oversees the RE Vocational Educational and Training Trust (REVETT). Although the Committee cannot direct the actions of individual Corps charities (except the RECCT), it can encourage collaboration and ensure adherence to the principles of good governance. In consultation with others as necessary, the Chief Royal Engineer will approve and appoint the various heads of the charity committees. b. The Committee provides direction and guidance for wider Corps affairs through: the RE Finance Committee which oversees the management of all non-public and charitable funds and promotes esprit de corps through sports, games and entertainment; the RE Affairs Committee which fosters esprit de corps through vocational education and training, ceremony, dress, publications, and artistic works; and the RE Marketing Steering Group which focuses on recruiting, career transition, and the generation of funds to run Corps affairs by expanding Corps influence and reputation. 3. The Aim of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee is to set and direct policy for all aspects of non-operational Corps business with specific responsibility for cultivating the soul and ethos of the Corps family, maintaining esprit-de-corps and promoting Corps interests. Outputs 4. The outputs of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee are to: B1-1

24 a. As trustees of the RECCT, abide by the Charitable Objects of the RECCT as laid down in the Trust Deed dated 14 Mar 91, namely: (1) To promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces and in particular the Corps of Royal Engineers. (2) To promote the activities of the REA and the Inst RE as laid down in their respective Charters. (3) To foster an esprit de corps in the Royal Engineers. (4) To relieve either generally or individually necessitous persons being members or former members of the Royal Engineers or the dependants of such persons. b. Cultivate the soul and ethos of the Corps family. c. Maintain esprit-de-corps and promote Corps interests. d. Develop strategy and establish and monitor policies. e. Ensure Corps governance is robust, appropriate and adheres to current legal and other requirements. f. Ensure the optimum structure of Corps charities and the right level of chairmanship to maintain Corps charities objectives. g. Ensure top-level risks are identified and managed appropriately. h. Monitor Corps finances on behalf of the Corps charities and take major decisions on realising funds in support of Corps charities objectives. i. Set and agree annual RECCT budgets. j. Set the level of subscriptions to be raised and the level of grants to other charities. This is currently: (1) Regular officers are invited to subscribe 230% of a day s pay to the RECCT which will be divided as follows: RE HQ Mess: 70%. InstRE: 71.5%. RECCT: 88.5% of which half is granted to the REA. (2) Regular WOs and SNCOs are invited to subscribe 125% of a day s pay and Regular JNCOs and Sprs invited to subscribe 120% of a day s pay. Half of which is granted to the REA and half to the RECCT. (3) Reserve officers and soldiers are invited to subscribe 12% of a day s pay. Half of this contribution will be granted to the REA and half to the RECCT. k. Maintain benevolence support to those most in need through the REA. l. Support the Inst RE in promoting the Corps in the area of professional registration and its membership with gaining professional awards and accreditation. m. Support the development of the Museum, Library and Archive and provide guardianship of the Corps heritage. B1-2

25 n. Support charitable fund raising activities on behalf of the Corps, prioritised to: (1) REA for benevolence. (2) REMLA to support projects that enhance Corps heritage. (3) RECCT for esprit de corps and efficiency of the Corps. o. Monitor and report as necessary matters of interest to the Colonel-in-Chief. Membership 5. The membership of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee is: Executive Members (RECCT Trustees) Chief Royal Engineer President Institution of RE Chairman RE Association Chairman RE Finance Committee Chairman RE Museum, Library and Archive Chairman RE Affairs Committee Chairman RE Marketing Steering Group Representative Col Comdt RE Comdt RSME Group Comd 8 Engr Bde Ch ECMI ARRC Corps Col RE Corps Col Res Corps SM Corps Secretary In Attendance Head Capability Directorate Combat Support Corps Treasurer Chair Secretary Working Practices 6. Meeting Frequency. Twice each year in December and July. 7. Agenda. The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee follows a standing agenda. The December meeting sets the budgets for the coming year and the July meeting considers the auditors accounts. 8. Location. As directed by the Chairman. 9. Submissions. Individuals should submit reports as appropriate not less than two weeks before the meeting. Items for AOB can be submitted later but should normally conform to the same timetable. 10. Out of Committee. Matters will only be considered out of committee in exceptional circumstances. B1-3

26 INSTITUTION OF ROYAL ENGINEERS COUNCIL - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction B3-1 APPENDIX 2 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul These Terms of Reference for Council summarise the various measures in the Charter, Byelaws, Rules and Regulations Budget. Council has charge of the Institution and the RE Museum and the Members of Council are its Trustees and the Trustees of the RE Museum Charity. It does this on behalf of and appointed by the Council. 2. The institution s Objects are the promotion and advancement of the science of Military Engineering and the promotion of military efficiency, particularly the military efficiency of the Corps of Royal Engineers (Bye-Law I). 3. The Council s responsibilities cover the following areas: Aim b. Sole management of the income and funds of the Body Public and Corporate that is the Institution of Royal Engineers. c. Appointing the Secretary and any other staff required for the business of the Institution, noting that the Treasurer is separately appointed for all the Corps Charities. d. The making of Bye-Laws, in so far as these do not contradict the Charter, are legal, and are approved by both an AGM and the Privy Council. e. The appointment of sub-committees of members and co-opted members with delegated authority. 4. The Aim of Council is to ensure sound management of the Institution, meeting the objects of the Charity and the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission. Output 5. The outputs of Council are to include: a. Ensure Governance is robust, appropriate and adheres to current legal and other requirements. b. Setting the overall strategic direction for the Institution and monitoring performance through a Business Plan. c. Scrutinize the Annual Audit and Trustee Report. d. Set and agree annual budgets and delegations to sub-committees. e. Use the capital in the RE Museum Expendable Endowment Fund, in Council s sole discretion, and on advice from REMLAC, for the purposes of the Fund or to assist with exceptional strategic development of the Museum, Library and Archive. f. Set the level of membership subscriptions to be raised.

27 g. Ensure top-level risks are identified and managed appropriately. h. Provide assurance to Council by monitoring sub-committee reports as necessary. Membership 6. The membership of Council is: Executive Members President of the Institution (Col Comdt elected at an AGM) Vice Presidents 4 (Elected at an AGM) Ex Officio Members (not exceeding 8): Comdt 8 Engr Bde Corps Colonel RE Comd HQ 25 (CS) Engr Gp ACOS FD, Plans & Trg Pol, CRE (Geo) Corps SM Elected Members (not exceeding 6), currently including: A Reserve Army Member A Warrant Office Member 2 further Members In attendance but not Members: Corps Treasurer Secretary of the Institution Chair Secretary 7. The Quorum shall be Officers and members of Council may serve up to 5 years and be eligible for re-election at the expiration of one year from the date upon which the position was vacated. Council may co-opt additional Members to fill gaps and for other reasons. Such appointments will be deemed to start from the date of the previous AGM. Financial Matters 9. Budget Setting. The Committee shall, at its autumn meeting, approve the budget for the following year, in accordance with the delegation made to the Budget and Finance Committee. 10. Expenditure. In accordance with Regulation 25, the approval of the budget by Council authorizes the Secretary and Treasurer to make all payments. Council may authorize other expenditure at its meetings or on request of the other standing committees. Working Practices 11. Meeting Frequency. Twice each year, May and October. The October meeting sets the budgets for the coming year and scrutinises the Risk Register; the May meeting considers the auditors accounts and levels of subscriptions and considers the succession of Trustees. 12. Agenda. The Council meetings follow a standing agenda set, from time to time, by the President. 13. Location. As directed by the President. 14. Submissions. Individuals should submit reports as appropriate not less than 2 weeks before the meeting. Items for AOB can be submitted later but should normally conform to the same timetable. 15. Out of Committee. Matters will only be considered out of committee in exceptional circumstances. B3-2

28 APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE MUSEUM, LIBRARY & ARCHIVE COMMITTEE (REMLAC) - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. Mission. REMLA s Mission is to curate the Designated Collection and develop the galleries, facilities and services in order to preserve and present the military and civil heritage of the Royal Engineers, promote scholarship and provide an excellent, accessible, relevant and stimulating educational experience for today s audience, including the public, students, schools, the Armed Forces and the Corps and to contribute to the recruitment, motivation and inspiration of today s soldier. 2. Enduring Vision (agreed by Trustees in November 2011). REMLA s Vision is to be the nation s finest museum, library [and archive] of modern military engineering. To achieve this it will be professional, entrepreneurial and proactively engaged with its Corps, the general public and its education and heritage partners. 3. Enduring Values (agreed by Trustees in November 2011). REMLA wishes to value its people, to have integrity, be accountable, excellent, authoritative, creative, accessible and customer and community conscious. 4. Charitable Objectives. The Charitable Objectives of the REMLA are to: to collect, preserve and present accessibly the military and civil work, deeds and history of the Corps of Royal Engineers and to educate and promote scholarship therein for members of the Corps, the wider Armed Forces and the general public and, thereby, to contribute positively to the proficiency, reputation and efficiency of the Corps, the recruitment and inspiration of its members and the benefit of the public. Aim 5. The Aim of REMLAC is to direct and coordinate Heritage matters within the RE Museum. Output 6. The outputs of REMLAC include: Membership a. Storage, conservation, expansion and display of the Museum collection. b. Storage, conservation and display of the Library collection. c. Storage, conservation and display of the Archive. d. Running of the RE Museum charity as laid down in Charitable Objects. 7. The membership of the REMLAC is: Executive members Nominated Col Comdt (elected Vice President of Inst RE) Comdt RSME Gp Museum Director Corps Col RE B3-3 Chair

29 Sec Inst RE Corps Treasurer Director RE Museum Chair, Friends of the RE Museum (FoREM) Co-opted Members as Appropriate Professional Advisers as Agreed Nominated Curator Secretary Agenda 8. The agenda for REMLAC will be published by the Secretary. Working Practices 9. Normal working practices are: a. Frequency. Twice times each year, as agreed by the Chairman. b. Location. As agreed by Chairman. c. Secretariat. Nominated Curator. d. Submissions. Issues for consideration should be submitted to the Secretary not less than 2 weeks before each meeting. e. Out of Committee. Unusually matters can be considered out of committee if required. A quorum of not less than seven members (including the Chairman) is required. B3-4

30 APPENDIX 4 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY - CONSTITUTION 1. Adoption of the Constitution The Society and its property will be administered and managed in accordance with the provisions of the Charter, Byelaws, Rules and Regulations of the Institution of Royal Engineers and of this Constitution, from the date of its adoption. The Society is part of the Institution of Royal Engineers and falls within its charitable status. 2. The Name The Society's name is The Royal Engineers Historical Society (and in this document it is called the Society). 3. The Object The Society's object (the Object) is the promotion of interest in the history of the Corps of Royal Engineers. In support of the Object, the Society will raise funds and do the following: a. Encourage and promote interest in the history of the Corps of Royal Engineers and its antecedents (including the Commonwealth) in particular and military engineering in general. b. Develop a wider understanding of the evolution of military engineering and of the role of the Corps within a national and multinational context and to assist the Institution of Royal Engineers, Museum, Library and Archive in further pursuing these goals. c. Assist in the preservation, promotion and understanding of the heritage of the Corps of Royal Engineers and in the writing of the Corps history. d. Provide a forum for informed discussion and debate, in pursuance of Objects a. to c. above, and for the advancement of associated scholarship through the publication of learned articles in the Royal Engineers Journal and other suitable publications. e. Present an opportunity to stimulate an interest in military history in general. 4. Members of the Society Membership is open to any person over the age of 18 interested in supporting the Object of the Society and who has paid any annual subscription laid down from time to time by the Chairman, with the approval of the Committee and a simple majority at a General Meeting of the Society, for each category of membership. The following categories of membership are established: a. Full Membership is open to all Members of the Institution of Royal Engineers. b. Affiliate Membership is open to non-members of the Institution of Royal Engineers who are members of the Friends of the Royal Engineers Museum (FoREM) by application to the Honorary Secretary. Others, supported in writing by a Member and approved by the committee may also join. Affiliate Members are considered to be Historical Society Members of the Institution of Royal Engineers but this confers no other rights. B4-1

31 c. Honorary Membership shall be granted to non-members who have rendered particular service to the Society, which merits special recognition. Honorary Members will be elected by the Committee and shall be entitled to the benefits of membership, except the right to vote. Full and Affiliate Members shall form the equal voting membership of the Society. All members must apply in writing to join the Society and the Honorary Secretary shall remove those who fail to pay from the Society s membership roll. Members will be subject to the Membership Code of Conduct laid down in the Regulations of the Institution of Royal Engineers. 5. Benefits of Membership Members are entitled to the benefits listed below during the twelve-month period for which the subscription has been paid: a. Members are entitled to attend Society conferences, lectures, visits and battlefield tours, paying the appropriate fee for each event. b. Members will receive an electronic copy of the Annual Proceedings of the Society and other publications as decided by the committee. c. Members may invite guests to conferences, lectures, visits, battlefield tours and social events. Members must pay for their own guests. Members shall be entitled to other benefits as may be decided by the Committee from time to time. 6. The Committee The members of the Society Management Committee (referred to as the Committee) are: a. Chair appointed by the Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers on the advice of the Chief Royal Engineer and the previous Chair, on relinquishing the post. b. Honorary Secretary appointed by the Chair. c. Honorary Treasurer appointed by the Chair. d. Events Manager appointed by the Chair. e. Head Curator of the RE Museum ex officio member. f. Chairman of FoREM ex officio member. g. A serving Warrant Officer of the Corps. Members shall serve terms of up to 5 years and may be re-appointed for a second term. The Chair shall have the authority to co-opt other members as required. The committee will also always have a serving member of the Corps on it and be open to All Ranks (serving and retired). 7. Duties of the Committee The Committee will manage the business of the Society and has the following powers in order to further the Object (but not for any other purpose): a. To receive grants from other Charitable Bodies. The Committee shall return to any grant-making charitable body any funds donated that cannot, for whatsoever reason, be B4-2

32 used for the purpose intended at the time of such a donation, unless otherwise agreed with such a body; b. To receive subscriptions and donations from individuals; c. To set aside income as a reserve against future expenditure in accordance with a written policy about reserves; d. To obtain and pay for such goods and services as are necessary for carrying out the Object of the Society; e. To hold funds in a Restricted Fund within the accounts of The Institution and to delegate the management of funds to the Treasurer in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the trustees of a trust are permitted to do by the Trustee Act All subscriptions will be held for general purposes. A number of Designated Funds may be established for funds for specific events and projects; f. To invest any surplus or reserves in accordance with the investment policy of The Institution of Royal Engineers; g. To establish Procedures for the duties of the members of the Committee and for the Annual General Meeting and to make these available to Members; h. To do all such other lawful things as are necessary for the achievement of the Object. 8. Agreement of the Committee Decisions of the Committee shall be valid on a simple majority basis. A meeting of the Committee shall be quorate if three or more Members are present. 9. Application of the Income and Property a. The income and property of the Society shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the Object; b. Committee Members may be paid out of, or be reimbursed from, the property of the Society for any reasonable expenses properly incurred by him or her when acting on behalf of the Society and on production of suitable receipts; c. No Committee Members may be paid or receive any other benefit for being a Committee Member. d. Payments shall be authorized by the Chair and Honorary Treasurer, and paid by the Corps Treasurer. 10. Dissolution a. If the Society is to be dissolved by resolution of a General Meeting of the Society, the Committee will remain in office and be responsible for winding up the affairs of the Society in accordance with this clause; b. The Committee must collect in all the assets of the Society and must pay or make provision for all the liabilities of the Society; c. The Committee will complete a final report to The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers on the winding up of the Society; B4-3

33 d. The Committee must apply any remaining property or money as directed by The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers. 11. Amendments a. The Chair may amend any provision contained in this Constitution, with the approval of the Committee and a simple majority at a General Meeting of the Society and, thereafter, to make the change known to Members; b. A copy of any resolution amending this Governing Document must be sent to the Secretary of the Institution of Royal Engineers within twenty-one days of it being passed. 12. General Meetings a. A General Meeting of the Society shall be held at least annually; b. The Agenda and details of any proposals relating to the Constitution shall be made available to members at least seven days prior to the Meeting, either electronically or otherwise; c. An Annual Report and Statement of Account shall be made available to members at least seven days before one such Meeting annually; d. Resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority vote of those members present; the quorum for such a meeting shall be twenty Members, of whom three must be from the Management Committee. There shall be no arrangements for proxy votes, but the Committee may authorize these in its discretion. 13. Accounts a. The Committee must comply with its obligations to The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers with regard to: (1) The keeping of accounting records for the Society; (2) The preparation of annual statements of account for the Society at the end of each calendar year; (3) The transmission of the statements of account to The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers; (4) The preparation of an annual report on the Society; (5) The transmission of the annual report to The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers. b. Accounts must be prepared in accordance with the provisions of any Statement of Recommended Practice or other instructions issued by The Council of the Institution of Royal Engineers, as represented by the Corps Treasurer. 14. Society Badge The Badge of the Society is the Martello tower in a garter under the crown. The Society may also use the Coat of Arms of the Institution on its publications. B4-4

34 APPENDIX 5 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL - TERMS OF REFERENCE Council 1. The affairs of the Association shall be directed by the Council of the Association. 2. Charitable Objectives. The objectives of the REA are: a. To promote and support the Corps among members of the Association in the following ways: i. By fostering esprit de corps and a spirit of comradeship and service. ii. By maintaining an awareness of Corps traditions. iii. By acting as a link between Serving and Retired members. b. To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their wives, widows and dependents who are in need through poverty. c. To make grants, within Association guidelines, to the Army Benevolence Fund and to other charities which further the objectives of the Association. 3. The composition of the Council shall be: a. Three ex officio members, namely: (1) The Chief Royal Engineer, who shall be President of the Association and Chairman of the Council. (2) The Commandant of the Royal School of Military Engineering Group. (3) The Corps Colonel. b. Five nominated members, namely: (1) Three retired officers nominated by the Chief Royal Engineer, one of whom will be the Chairman of the Association and another the Deputy Chairman/Chairman of the Benevolence Committee. (2) One officer of the Reserve Army to be nominated by the Chief Royal Engineer. (3) The Corps SM. All nominated members, who must be Life or Full members of the Association, shall be appointed for the period of three years, and be eligible for re-nomination for successive periods of three years each. Serving personnel shall be appointed for their period of tenure of office. B6-1

35 c. An elected representative of each group of the Association but not less than six in total. Elected representatives, who must be Life or Full members of the Association, shall initially be appointed to serve for a period of three years, after which they shall be eligible for reelection for a further period of three years. They must then stand down for a minimum period of one year before standing for re-election. d. The Honorary Treasurer. e. The Controller of the Association shall be Secretary to the Council. The Corps Treasurer and Deputy Controller shall be in attendance. 4. The Council shall exercise its responsibilities through subordinate committees subject to the provision that at least two members of any such Committee shall be members of the Council. 5. The standing subordinate committees of the Council shall be: a. The Management Committee, responsible to the Council for the management of the Association including administration, membership, reunions and awards. b. The Benevolence Committee, responsible to the Council for all questions relating to the charitable business of the Association. c. The Finance Committee, responsible to the Council for the financial affairs of the Association. d. The Recruiting Committee, responsible to the Council for monitoring and prompting recruiting and awareness issues within the Association. Role and Proceedings of the Council 1. The Council is empowered, subject to the provisions of the Deed of Declaration of Trust: a. To receive monies and other assets on behalf of the Association. b. To sell or exchange assets of the Association. c. To issue instructions on investments. d. To accept trusts. e. To discharge the financial obligations of the Association. f. To act notwithstanding any vacancy in their body, provided that should their number fall below five they will be empowered to act only on the purpose of filling vacancies on the Council summoning a General Meeting of the Association. 2. The Council shall meet as they think fit, but it shall be the normal practice for them to meet at least twice a year, one of the meetings to be held shortly before the Annual General Meeting of the Association. 3. Any three members of the Council may request a meeting of the Council to discuss urgent matters. 4. The Chief Royal Engineer will normally preside at all meetings of the Council. In his absence, the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman of the Association, in that order of priority, shall preside. In B6-2

36 the absence of all three, members of the Council present shall choose one of their number to be Chairman of the meeting. 5. Ten members of the Council shall be a quorum, which shall be competent to exercise all the powers vested in the Council generally. 6. Business of the Council shall be decided by a majority vote. In the case of equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. 7. The Association may, by extraordinary resolution of the Council, remove any elected member of the Council from his office, and appoint another qualified member in his stead, who shall retain office until the expiration of the appointment of the member removed. 8. All bona fide acts of the Council or any Committee of the Council shall be valid notwithstanding should it be discovered subsequently that a member or members were disqualified to serve as such. 9. Members of the Council dissenting from any lawful decisions of the majority of the Council shall nevertheless abide by such decisions. 10. The Council and its committees shall cause proper minutes to be made of its business, which shall be signed in confirmation by the Chairman at the next meeting. 11. The Council, or the Management Committee on behalf of the Council, is empowered to dissolve or suspend all or any branches after giving due notice to the branches concerned. 12. A resolution in writing signed by all members for the time being of the Council shall be valid as if framed at a meeting in Council. B6-3

37 ROYAL ENGINEERS FINANCE COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction APPENDIX 6 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul Corps Finances is the collective term describing the non-public monies belonging to the Corps of Royal Engineers, the Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE) and the Royal Engineers Association (REA). In the case of the Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), this embraces the RE Central Charitable Trust (RECCT), the Disbanded Units Trust Fund (DUTF), RE Corps Enterprises Ltd (RECE Ltd) and RE Regimental Affairs. Each of the three principal charitable bodies has a separate Trust Deed and Rules with Trusteeship centred on the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee for the RECCT, the Council of the Institution for the InstRE and the Council of the Association for the REA. The Royal Engineers Corps Colonel is responsible for non-charities issues through the Regimental Affairs Committee. 2. Whilst each body is autonomous, they co-ordinate their financial activities through the RE Finance Committee and the RE Investment Committee. The latter is currently dormant because all RE charitable monies are invested in the Armed Forces Common Investment Fund (AFCIF) which is overseen by the Armed Forces Charitable Advisory Company (AFCAC). As the Chairman of the RE Finance Committee is an AFCAC Director and also a member of the AFCAC Investment Sub- Committee, this negates the need to have a separate RE Investment Committee. If in future monies are withdrawn from the AFCIF and invested through another fund manager then the RE Investment Committee will need to be re-established. 3. The main sources of income for the relevant bodies are: a. RECCT. (1) Day s Pay Scheme (DPS). (2) Investment income. (3) Occasional legacies. b. InstRE. c. REA. (1) A proportion of DPS as agreed by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. (2) Private membership subscriptions. (3) Investment income. (4) Occasional legacies. (1) A proportion of the DPS as agreed by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. (2) Investment income. (3) Occasional legacies. B6-4

38 d. RE Regimental Affairs. (1) A proportion of the DPS for Sports, Games and Corps Entertainments, the RE Band and Sapper Magazine, by means of annual budgets authorised by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. (2) Officers subscriptions, by means of the DPS, to RE Headquarters Mess. (3) Investment income to RE Headquarters Mess. e. RECE Ltd. Trading by using: f. DUTF. (1) An internet (www) and Mail Order service. (2) A dedicated shop. (1) Periodic PRI income from RE units directed to disband. (2) Interest from bank deposit. 4. The principal purpose of the DPS, as originally perceived and as now, and as explained to new recruits, both officers and soldiers, on being invited to join, is benevolence. In the case of the Corps this is through the REA. The DPS is also intended to provide funds for support of a number of in-service Corps activities, for example sports and games, adventurous training and esprit de corps. The recipient of the DPS, in the first instance, is the RECCT. Soldiers currently contribute 120%, Warrant Officers and SNCOs 125% and Officers 230% of a Day s Pay. The Chief Royal Engineer s Committee has agreed the following distribution: a. REA receives 50% of soldiers DPS income to support benevolence. The RECCT retains the other 50% to support Corps activities. b. RECCT retains 88.5% of officers DPS income of which the REA receives 50% to support benevolence. c. InstRE receives 71.5% of officers DPS income as a membership payment and to support the RE Museum. d. RE HQ Mess receives 70% of officers DPS income to maintain the RE HQ Mess. DPS income is received, scrutinised and distributed monthly by the Corps Treasurer. 5. Funds for the other activities, including grants from the DUTF for new units or those directed to re-role, are disbursed by the RECCT after approval by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee, or by the Chairman of the RE Finance Committee through his delegated financial powers. Responsibilities 6. The RE Finance Committee is responsible for co-ordinating budgetary matters, advising the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee on proposals to spend beyond the delegated financial authorities which exist within the Corps Committee structure, as well as accounting, audit, legal compliance and annual reporting matters. 7. The RECCT Trustees have delegated responsibility to the RE Finance Committee for the preparation of the financial statements for each financial year. The Chairman of the RE Finance Committee, as a nominated Trustee, reports the current financial position to the Trustees B6-5

39 represented on the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. In preparing the financial statement the RE Finance Committee is required to: a. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; b. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; c. State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed; d. Assess and monitor financial risks; e. Advise on investment policy and monitor investment performance through the AFCAC/AFCIF structure; f. Advise on grant making and reserves policies; and g. Prepare financial statements on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. 8. The Chairman and members of the RE Finance Committee are ex-officio Directors of RE Corps Enterprises Ltd and act in accordance with the Company s Articles of Association. However delegated authority for the day to day oversight of the company is given to the RE Corps Enterprises Ltd Executive Committee which meets twice a year and consists of Comdt RSME as Chairman; Colonel RE, RE Museum Director and the Corps RSM as Members; and the Corps Treasurer as the Secretary. 9. The RE Finance Committee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the RECCT, and ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2006, Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005 and subsequent updates, and the Trust Deed. It is also responsible for safeguarding the RECCT s assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of error, fraud and other irregularities. Composition 10. The RE Finance Committee is constituted as follows: Procedures a. Chairman: RE Colonel Commandant nominated by the Chief Royal Engineer. b. Ex-Officio Members, including the bodies they notionally represent: (1) Comdt RSME Gp InstRE and RE Corps Enterprises. (2) Ch ECMI ARRC - RE Sports & Games and Entertainments. (3) Corps Colonel RE - Regimental Affairs and REA. (4) Corps SM - Rank and File of the Corps. c. Secretary: Corps Treasurer. 11. RE Finance Committee will meet formally twice a year in advance of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee meetings. Minutes will be produced by the Secretary. B6-6

40 12. Chairman of the RE Finance Committee, or in his absence the Secretary, will attend the AFCAC AGM and the AFCIF biannual meetings. 13. RE Finance Committee will scrutinise and agree the annual budgets presented for the RE HQ Mess, Corps Sports & Games and Entertainments, the RE Band and the Sapper Magazine. 14. RECCT Annual Report and Financial Statements covering the period 1 January 31 December will be agreed in May each year. 15. Out of committee business will be coordinated by the Secretary. B6-7

41 RE SPORTS, GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT BOARD TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction APPENDIX 7 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul The Corps recognises the essential role that sport plays within military life: the development of individuals; the promotion of physical fitness; the generation of team spirit and esprit de corps; and the positive influence on morale. The Royal Engineers continue to exploit these key recruiting and retention factors through the RE Sports, Games & Entertainments Board under direction of, and funding through, the Royal Engineers Finance Committee. 2. The Corps also accepts that if HQs (Comds), Units and independent sub-units, are expected to deliver outputs in respect of Community Engagement, Esprit de Corps and promote unit cohesion then funding assistance should be provided. All such costs should not necessarily lie where they fall. 3. The funds made available to the RE Sports & Games and Entertainments Board for disbursement by the RE Central Charitable Trust (RECCT) are generated from the following: a. RE Day s Pay Scheme (DPS) including the Reserves contribution. b. Investment Income. c. Occasional legacies. Responsibilities 4. The RE Sports & Games and Entertainments Board is responsible for ensuring policy is delivered. The Board answers to the RE Finance Committee for the allocation of all grants made to support the in-service Corps activities of sports, games and adventurous training. These grants are made to support Corps overseas sports tours (major and minor ); assist with sports clubs in-year running costs; equipment funding (as part of a 5 year plan); and, where applicable, to reinforce success from earlier years. The Board also provides financial support for RE elite athletes competing at Army, Tri-Service, national and international level. 5. The Board is also responsible to the RE Finance Committee for the allocation of entertainment grants throughout the Corps in support of Community Engagement, Esprit de Corps and unit cohesion. These grants are calculated with due consideration to the type of unit; the geographic spread of the Command or Unit; the degree of Community Engagement associated with the unit; and the regular/reserve split for hybrid units. 6. The Board is charged with the preparation of the Sport & Games and Entertainments budget each year for submission to the RE Finance Committee which has delegated budgetary responsibility (from the RECCT Trustees). The RE Finance Committee will scrutinise and agree the proposed budget prior to presenting it at Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. 7. When considering bids for sports grants the Board is to: a. Provide funding on a bid versus budget basis. b. Screen and assess all annual sports bids to ensure funds requested are reasonable, form part of a 5 year plan, and represent value for money. B8-1

42 c. Be able to demonstrate to the RE Finance Committee (and ultimately the Trustees of the RECCT and the Corps nominated external professional auditors) that charity money expended in support of sports & games has been scrutinised by the Board and is a defensible use of charitable funds; noting the requirement for judicious, modest and proportionate subsidy to entertainment and activities / equipment available through Service channels. d. Allocate funds initially to assist with annual running costs whilst retaining a sufficient sum in reserve to meet unexpected events such as reinforcing success from earlier years, supporting a new sport or meeting a fleeting, short notice, opportunity bid where justified. The reserve is not to be used to bail out over-spending sports clubs or those who miss the bid deadline. e. Provide fiscal support to facilitate a breadth and variety in participation ranging from major high profile teams to the individual niche or specialist sports. Due recognition should apply across the board. f. Take a balanced approach in order to invest appropriate resources not only with the same few gladiators but also with the many enthusiastic but less gifted individuals. g. Subsidise UK and overseas tours (major and minor) moderated in line with Corps policy to spend Corps money more widely on both individuals and a broad range of sports. These tours must be forecast in respective sports 5 year plans and demonstrate value for money whilst providing a demanding sporting agenda; they must not be perceived as holidays. h. Promote well organised, high quality sport with a realistic, planned, budget in order to bring Corps sport to as many of our soldiers as we can (developing the seed corn for the future success of Corps sports). i. Ensure sports clubs are not accumulating cash at bank for any purpose other than to save for planned equipment replacement (projected in the 5 year plan). The maximum cash to be carried forward each year is j. Call forward sports club hierarchy, when required, to account for expenditure and provide an audit trail as necessary. Club/Sport Chairmen will be required to confirm that funds allocated by the RE Sports Board have been disbursed on the activities for which they were allocated. k. Not increase the overall annual allocation of grants given in support of Sports & Games and Entertainments by more than 5% without reference to the RE Finance Committee. Composition 8. The RE Sports & Games and Entertainments Board comprises: a. Chairman: Ch ECMI ARRC. b. Ex-Officio Members: (1) Corps Colonel RE. (2) Comd 12 (FS) Engr Gp. (3) Comd 25 (CS) Engr Gp. B8-2

43 (4) Corps Secretary. (5) Corps SM. c. Representative nominated by Comd 8 Engr Bde. d. Secretary: Corps Treasurer. Procedures 9. The RE Sports & Games and Entertainments Board will meet formally once a year in advance of the RE Finance Committee meeting. Minutes will be produced by the Secretary. 10. Out of committee business will be coordinated by the Secretary with the necessary quorum required for out of committee decisions (the required quorum for this Board being three persons; the Chairman plus two other Members). B8-3

44 APPENDIX 8 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE MARKETING STEERING GROUP TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. Introduction. The Royal Engineers have a distinctive brand but it is not well articulated and the associated marketing effort is currently ill defined. In late 2014 the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee commissioned Maj Gen Cima to produce a report to propose how best to address the issue. The report was later endorsed by the committee in Apr 15 and in order to implement the recommendations it was agreed that a Marketing Steering Group (MSG) should be formed. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the MSG is to meet the following 6 goals: a. To create the conditions to maximise the interactions and relationships of the Corps different elements for bigger gain by exploiting the through-life nature of what we do: Youth Recruit Serve Transition Veteran. b. To unite Regulars and Reserves to common purpose. c. To connect Cadets and Veterans more directly with the serving Corps. d. To be acknowledged as the leading institution for professional military engineering. e. To expand RE influence and reputation as a national asset that also resonates in the international arena. f. To generate additional funds to run Corps affairs. 3. Objectives. In delivering the stated goals, 3 specific objectives will be achieved: a. To deliver an influence campaign in the recruiting arena to support annual recruitment of Regular officers (64) and soldiers (850) and Reserve officers (37) and soldiers (156) in order to deliver a fully manned Corps. b. To ensure that all RE Service Leavers have employment within 6 months of leaving. c. To generate sufficient additional income to enable the Corps to run its affairs without MOD support, currently amounting to circa 700k pa. 4. Membership. The membership of the Marketing Steering Group is: Col Comdt Chair Comdt RSME Gp Corps Col RE Corps Col Res Sec Inst RE Chief Exec RE CPD Corps Secretary SO3(A) Recruiting Corps SM COS RHQ RE Secretary 5. Working Practices. a. Frequency of meetings. A minimum of 4 times per year, as agreed by the Chairman. B8-4

45 b. Location. As agreed by the Chairman. c. Secretariat. RHQ RE. d. Submissions. Issues for consideration should be submitted to the Secretary not less than 2 weeks before each meeting. B8-5

46 APPENDIX 9 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. The Royal Engineer s Regimental Affairs Committee is a gathering of senior Corps officers, chaired by a Col Comdt which considers family affairs: heritage; HQ Mess; Branding and similar matters. It is not concerned with Mil Engr matters and plays no role in this. Regimental Affairs is authoritative but does not direct activity or allocate resources, passing these to the relevant 2*/1* commands or committee (eg, Finance Committee) for action. Aim 2. The Aim of the Regimental Affairs Committee is to direct and coordinate non-military engineering outputs from the Corps. Output 3. The outputs of the Regimental Affairs Committee will include: Membership a. Authorising non-mil engr activities across the Corps, passing decisions if necessary to the Chief Royal Engineer s committee for endorsement. b. Comment on matters requiring financial support for action by the Corps Finance Committee. c. Review Corps Governance, making recommendations as necessary to the Chief Royal Engineer s committee. d. Review risks, making recommendations as necessary to the Chief Royal Engineer s committee. e. Reviewing subordinate committee findings, monitoring decisions and actions as necessary. 4. The membership of the Regimental Affairs Committee is: Executive members Nominated Col Comdt Comdt RSME Comd 8 Engr Bde Ch ECMI ARRC Corps Col RE CRE (Geo) Corps Col Res Corps SM Corps Secretary Chair Secretary B9-1

47 Agenda 5. The Standing Agenda for the Regimental Affairs will be published by Corps Col RE. Details are at Enclosure 1. Other Matters 6. Risk. The Committee is to consider risk. Risk that cannot be satisfactorily managed by the Committee is to be clearly identified and passed to the appropriate higher authority (Ch RE Cttee; Corps Fin Cttee) for mitigation. The Committee is to maintain an appropriate Risk Register consideration of which is to form part of the Standing Agenda. 7. Working Practices. Normal working practices are: a. Frequency. Three times each year as directed by the Chairman. b. Location. As directed by the Chairman. c. Secretariat. Corps Secretary. d. Submissions. Issues for consideration should be submitted to the Secretary not less than 2 weeks before each meeting. e. Out of Committee. Unusually matters can be considered out of committee if required. A quorum of not less than 4 members (including the Chairman) is required. 8. Financial Forecasting. The RE Affairs Committee has no financial authority or responsibility, passing all financial matters to the Corps Finance Committee for action. The Committee should, however, seek to identify and where possible quantify necessary or likely financial expenditure as far in advance as possible, passing it to the Finance Committee for inclusion in the Corps long-term financial forecast. 9. Subordinate Committees. Chmn RE Affairs is responsible for: a. REVETT. (1) Chair. Comdt RSME Gp. (2) Output. Direct delivery of civilian qualification training for Royal Engineers. (3) Comment. Trustee meetings sit every 3 months. b. HQ Mess Committee. (1) Chair. Comdt RSME Gp. (2) Output. Direction and coordination of HQ Mess matters including property, infrastructure, management and service delivery. (3) Comment. Action directed through HQ Mess Secretary. Meetings biannually. c. Sapper Magazine. (1) Chair. Corps Col RE. (2) Output. Coordination and monitoring of Sapper magazine. (3) Comment. Action through editor. Committee sits annually. B9-2

48 d. RE Corps Enterprises. (1) Chair. Comdt RSME Gp. (2) Output. Management, monitoring and control of Corps retail outlet. (3) Comment. Action through RECE Manager. Committee meetings biannually. e. RE Dress Committee. (1) Chair. Corps Col RE. (2) Output. Monitoring and management of Corps dress matters including quality and standards of Mess kit and other purchased items and those specific items of Corps dress (eg flashes). (3) Comment. Sits biannually. B9-3

49 Enclosure 1 STANDING AGENDA FOR THE RE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Item Subject Lead Papers 1 Minutes of the previous meeting Chmn Flag A 2 Matters Arising not included under other Agenda items 3 Standing Agenda Items Corps Governance Risk REVETT HQ Mess Committee Sapper Magazine RE Dress Committee Social Media Chmn Chmn 4 HQ RE Other Business Col RE / Chmn 5 Corps Diary Col RE 6 Any Other Business Col RE 7 Dates of Next Meetings (1400 hrs unless otherwise notified): Chmn B9-4

50 APPENDIX 10 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TRUST (REVETT) COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. REVETT is responsible for: Aims a. Provision of civilian trade qualifications to learners attending the RSME and DEMS Trg Regt, excluding apprenticeships. b. Provision of Foundation Degrees to the Professional Engineer Wing (PEW) RSME, delivered in partnership with the University of Greenwich. c. Provision of Construction Skills Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) awards for Plant Operator Mechanics (POM). d. Provision of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) awards for PEW, RSME. e. Provision of assessor and verifier qualifications to staff responsible for the delivery of trade qualifications. f. Operation of the REVETT Bursary Scheme and the Professional Recognition Awards (PRA) Scheme in conjunction with City & Guilds. 2. Aim of the Trust. The aim of the Trust is to: Promote the efficiency of the Army and in particular the Royal Engineers by advancing the education and competency of its personnel both Regular and Reserve, primarily, but not exclusively, through involvement in nationally recognised vocational educational and training schemes. 3. Vision. The Trust is to enable delivery of the Corps offer; a civilian qualification for all Sappers on entry to the Corps and ongoing support for their continuous professional development throughout their service careers. The vision supports AG s Whole Life Development (WLD) strategy and delivers an essential part of the Corps WLD Plan [1]. 4. Objectives. The vision cascades into the following 3 objectives listed in order of priority: a. Make enlistment into the Corps a more attractive proposition by providing access to a civilian qualification, thereby supporting recruitment. b. Make extended service in the Corps more attractive by providing opportunities for professional development thereby supporting retention. [1] Army Whole Life Development is defined as a continuum that covers the whole career, forming an essential part of the Army offer and running through a soldier or officer s career to assisting transition into civilian life. It encompasses all professional and personal developmental education and includes the accreditation of military education, training and experience. B11-1

51 Output c. Ensure the Corps are competent and qualified for civilian employment on discharge, thereby supporting transition. 5. The outputs of REVETT include: a. The provision of up to date, relevant and worthwhile civilian qualifications. b. Expansion of the current civilian qualifications portfolio to include all trade groups within the Corps. c. Funded CPD for individuals. d. Marketing and Communications regarding REVETT activities. Membership 6. The body of trustees is made up of not less than three and not more than ten persons, and consists of up to seven ex officio trustees and up to three co-opted trustees. Ex-Officio Trustees Comdt RSME Gp Comd 12 Engr Gp Deputy Comd 8 Engr Bde COS RSME Corps SM CE REVETT The holder of such other appropriate post as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Trustees Chair Co-opted Trustees Currently vacant Secretary SO1 People & Policy Agenda 7. The agenda for REVETT trustee meetings is published by the Secretary. Working Practices 8. Normal working practices are: a. Frequency of meetings: A minimum of twice per year, as agreed by the Chairman. b. Location: As agreed by the Chairman. c. Secretariat. SO1 People & Policy. B11-2

52 d. Submissions. Issues for consideration should be submitted to the Secretary not less than 2 weeks before each meeting. e. Out of Committee. Exceptionally, matters may be considered out of committee if necessary. A quorum of not less than two members (including the Chairman) is required. B11-3

53 APPENDIX 11 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 ROYAL ENGINEERS ARTS SOCIETY (REAS) - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. Mission. The REAS Mission is to support the Army Arts Society (AAS) by encouraging and developing artistic talent throughout the Corps of Royal Engineers and their families. 2. Aim. The aim for the REAS is to be a network for artistic members of the Corps. It is to encourage expression and imagination through all media in the production of art and design. This will be showcased through forums, galleries and exhibitions. The REAS will give the opportunity to develop techniques, showcase skill and be an emotional outlet for serving, ex-serving and injured Sappers and their families. The REAS will support the AAS by providing members information and encouragement to join and display at exhibitions. 3. Enduring Values. Expression, creativity and imagination are the foundations on which the REAS is to be built. The REAS will value its members. It will encourage and support their continuous development. 4. Output. The outputs of the REAS will include: a. A MOSS page and website with online galleries to show members artwork with links to personal sites. b. Online forum with discussion groups linking to professional courses. c. A direct link to the Army Arts Society (AAS). d. An annual exhibition to encourage projects, meet members and act as a platform for the AAS annual exhibition. 5. Membership. The membership of the REAS is open to all serving and ex-serving Sappers and their immediate families. 6. Agenda. The agenda for REAS will be published by the Secretary twice annually from the AGM and annual exhibition. This will be a prelude to support the AAS annual exhibition 7. Working Practices. Normal working practices are: a. Frequency. AGM and annual exhibition. b. Location. 3 RSME or as agreed by Chairman. c. Chairman. A Corps ½* officer (currently Col J Rhodes). d. Secretary. As agreed by the Chairman (currently SSgt Aaron Baillie). e. Treasurer. As agreed by the Chairman (currently Capt D French RE). 8. Submissions. Issues for consideration should be submitted to the Secretary not less than 2 weeks before each meeting. Parameters of submissions for exhibitions and the web site will be decided by the committee prior to the launch and published by the Secretary for distribution. B11-4

54 9. Out of Committee. Unusual matters or recommendations can be considered out of committee if required. A quorum of not less than 2, which must include the Chairman and the Secretary, is required. B11-5

55 APPENDIX 12 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE ONE STAR CABAL - TERMS OF REFERENCE Introduction 1. The RE 1-Star Cabal is a gathering of senior RE officers within which high-level issues surrounding RE cap badge-specific matters can be debated and the strategy for dealing with them agreed. It is concerned with those issues that support RE as a capability but which do not sit within the 1* Cap Board nor within the structure of Corps Committees which deal with Regimental affairs and Institution business. Cabal is not authoritative and does not direct activity or allocate resources. Instead it seeks to coordinate activity in the RE capability, training and employment fields, to draw on the resources within those fields and influence wider stakeholders. Aim 2. The Aim of the RE 1-Star Cabal is to coordinate activity on key issues surrounding RE policy and capability in order to support the delivery of Military Engineering Capability. Output 3. The outputs of the RE 1-Star Cabal will generally be to: a. Agree RE Transformation Strategy and direct priorities. b. Identify principal issues and risks to delivery of engineer capability (and Transformation Strategy ) and agree approach to management and mitigation. c. Agree RE policy. d. Coordinate activity across the Capability, Training and Employment fields. e. Deconflict issues with Regimental Affairs Committee. f. Deconflict issues with the 1* cap board. Membership 4. The membership of the RE 1-Star cabal is: Executive members Comdt RSME Gp Comd 8 Engr Bde Ch ECMI ARRC Dir Cbt Sp 1 In attendance Corps Col RE CRE (Geo) Corps Col Res CD CS AD Mil Engr 2 COS RSME As required Supporting staff as required for specific agenda items Chair Secretary B12-1

56 Agenda Notes: 1. CD Cbt Sp AH Mvrs Sp will attend when Dir Cbt Sp is not late RE. 5. The agenda for the RE 1 Star Cabal will follow the RE Strategy. Where Dir Cbt Sp is not Late RE the meeting will be conducted in 2 sessions, the first dealing with capability issues, after which Dir Cbt Sp may depart, and the second session covering cap badge issues. Working Practices 6. Normal working practices are: a. Frequency. Thrice annually, dates to be mutually agreed in order to minimise unnecessary travel. b. Location. The location will be mutually agreed in order to maximise attendance. c. Secretariat. COS RSME will be the Secretary for Cabal. d. Submissions. Issues will normally be framed by a paper presented to Cabal by one of the core members. For more complex issues it may be necessary to support the paper with a verbal brief from the staff-officer who authored the paper. Cabal Secretary is to call for papers in order for them to be circulated to members 10 working days prior to Cabal. e. Out of Committee. The secretary will coordinate any issues which must be considered out of committee. Issues will either be circulated for comments and agreement or an ad-hoc meeting of Cabal arranged. B12-2

57 APPENDIX 13 TO ANNEX B TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 CAPABILITY DIRECTORATE COMBAT SUPPORT (CD CS) RE, EOD AND SEARCH CAPABILITY BOARD TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. Introduction. Hd Cap Sp is to meet regularly with the senior users and suppliers for the development of Military Engineering (Mil Eng) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EOD & Search) and Military Working Dogs (MWD) capability. 2. Roles. a. 1* forum for cross-defence Line Of Development for Mil Eng and EOD & Search and MWD. b. To provide 1* scrutiny of, and challenge to, the planning, development and implementation of Mil Eng and EOD & Search and MWD capability. c. To take capability and structural decisions that have been raised to it by the Royal Engineers Doctrine, Training and Employment Committee (REDTEC), Mil Eng or EOD & Search Capability Programme Boards and the 8 Engr Bde Capability User Group. d. As necessary, take other suitable issues previously endorsed at OF5-level. e. Give direction, where appropriate. 3. Attendance: Chair: Members: Co-opted Members: Secretary: Hd Cap Cbt Sp Comd 8 Engr Bde Comdt RSME Gp Ch ECMI ARRC AH Mnvr Sp, Cap CS AH DEODS Corps Col RE Corps Col Res SO1 Mnvr Sp Plans, Cap CS SO1 RE DM(A) SO1 Mnvr Sp Org, Cap CS 4. Frequency. 1* RE Cap Boards are to be held 3-monthly and are to be forecast for the year ahead. 5. Agenda. The standing draft agenda is: a. Welcome Hd Cap CS b. Capability Management Update Hd Cap CS c. Capability Plans Update SO1 Plans d. Capability Development Update AH Mnvr Sp e. Issues as submitted by: Mil Eng, EOD & S, 8 Engr Bde, RSME B13-1

58 f. Highlight Report by DLOD Sec/SO1 Mnvr Sp Org g. AOB Sponsored by 1*. h. Action Table - Sec i. Date of Next Meeting B13-2

59 HEADQUARTERS ROYAL ENGINEERS (HQ RE) STRUCTURE ANNEX C TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 Chief Royal Engineer GOC Home Comd Dir Arms and Svcs Corps Colonel RE Corps Sec (XO) Corps SM Corps Col Reserves SO2 Corps Funds: Corps Treasurer Corps Media Sappers Network Ltd RESTORe SO1 RESTORe People Branch SO1 People RE HQ Mess Secretary RE CPD RE Band (CAMUS) Notts Band RE (Reserves) Recruiting. Incl Corps Engagement Team (Minley) Manager, RE Corps Enterprises Director RE Museum, Library & Controller REA Secretary Inst RE Corps Col exercises OPCON over remaining HQ RE staff Corps Colonel exercises OPCOM over RHQ RE staff C - 1

60 ANNEX D TO HQ RE/01/02/01 DATED 20 Jul 17 RE SUPPORTING POLICIES Ser Charity/Organisation Policy Title Date First Authorised 2B - 1 Authorised Reference (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Remarks 1 RECCT/Museum Purchase of Medals 30-Jun-00 Annex A CR's minutes Chief Royals meeting 2 RECCT/REA Fixed percentage (50%) of RECCT's DPS to REA 14-Dec-00 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 6 Jul 00 Chief Royals meeting 3 All Retrospective Grants 30-Jun-00 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 6 Jul 00 Chief Royals meeting 4 Museum/RECCT/RE Inst Annual Grants to RE Museum. 18-Dec-00 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd Dec 00 Chief Royals meeting. See also Mins REFC Nov 01 5 RECCT/HQ Mess Wines 13-Dec-01 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd Dec 00 Chief Royals meeting 6 All Delegation of Financial Authority 13-Dec-01 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 21 Dec 01 Chief Royals meeting 7 All Private Pay Awards 13-Dec-01 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 21 Dec 01 Chief Royals meeting 8 All Trustee Indemnity Ins 13-Dec-01 Minutes CR's mtg Chief Royals meeting 9 10 All Museum/RECCT/RE Inst Annual Grants to RE Museum 15-Nov-01 DO Ltr Chairman REFC Chief Royals meeting Investment Policy (Army Common Investment Fund) 25-Jun-02 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 16 Jul 02 Chief Royals meeting 11 All Reserves Policy 25-Jun-02 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 16 Jul 02 Up dated Dec 03 Chief Royals meeting 12 All Private Pension Plan 25-Jun-02 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 16 Jul 02 Chief Royals meeting 13 All Tender Policy Apr/May/Jun 02 Committee minutes Sub-committee boards 14 REA Life Membership 11-Sep-01 REA Council minutes refer Endorsed by REA Council 15 RECCT Sapper Magazine - Budgets 15-Nov-01 REFC mins dtd 23 Nov 01 Direction from Chairman

61 Ser Charity/Organisation Policy Title Date First Authorised 16 RECCT Sports, Games & Adventure Training 24-Mar-03 EinC(A)/52.1 2B - 2 Authorised Reference Remarks EinC(A) policy letter no longer extant. To be replaced by revised sports policy in RECCT Corps Property - Annual Valuations 12-May-03 REFC mins dtd 20 May 03 Endorsed by REFC 18 All Trustee Indemnity Insurance 13-Dec-01 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd Dec 00 Reviewed CR's Mtg 01 July All Tenders 15-May-02 RECF 6/2 dtd 23 May 02 REFC in consultation with Corps auditors 20 All Risk Analysis & Register 25-Jun-02 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 16 Jul 02 Chief Royals meeting 21 RECCT Repayment of unit loans 01-Jul-03 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 5 Sep 03 Chief Royals meeting 22 RECCT Grants for Freedom Parades 01-Jul-03 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd 5 Sep 03 Chief Royals meeting 23 RECCT Tactical Recognition Flashes 07-Jul-04 Mins CR's mtg 24 All Financial Propriety 07-Jul-04 RHQ RE 104/1 dtd Aug 04 Chief Royal meeting 25 RECCT Unit Ents Grants 07-Jul-04 RE Finance Committee Up dated Nov Trustees RECCT Financial Propriety 27-Jan-05 CR DO Letter Re-issued by Gen Wall - 1 Jul REA Cheques for all expense claims to have two signatures 17-Apr-07 REA Finance Committee REA Council 28 RECCT Op Tour Grants Nov & Dec 07 RE Finance Committee Chief Royal meeting 29 RECCT War Memorial Grants 01-May-07 RE Finance Committee Revised to grant pledges Nov RECCT WOs' & Sgts' Mess Minor Commissions' Grants Nov & Dec 08 RE Finance Committee Chief Royal meeting 31 All Pay Parity Dec-08 Paper Regt Col Chief Royal meeting 32 All Chatham endorsed as Home of the Corps Jul 09 Paper, CRSM Chief Royal meeting 33 All Corps Charity Retirement policy Jul 09 Corps Solicitor ( JEC.RET dated 28 May 09) Chief Royal meeting 34 All Pay parity Jul 09 Regt Col paper Chief Royal meeting

62 Ser Charity/Organisation Policy Title Date First Authorised Authorised Reference Remarks 35 RECCT Sports & Games increase by 3% pa Tbc Corps Fin Cttee Superseded by [ ] at 5% 36 All Corps Risk Register Dec 09 RHQRE/ Approved annually in December 37 All RHQ Staff Handbook Dec 09 Staff Handbook Reviewed Annually in December 38 All Corps Charities Strategy Paper Dec 09 RHQ RE Reviewed Annually in December 39 All Budget Delegation Dec 10 Ch Royal s Cttee 9 Dec All REVETT Trusteeship Jul 10 Ch Royal s Cttee 8 Jul All InstRE to adopt universal membership May 12 Ch Royal s Cttee 7 Jul All Bribery Act Oct 13 Trustee Induction Pack 43 All Conflict of Interest Oct 13 Trustee Induction Pack 44 All Reserves DPS 14 Mar 14 RHQ RE/4/4/2/5 PPN All Hon Cols Policy Jul 14 Ch RE cttee 10 Jul 14 All budgets delegated to Regt Col who is authorised to sub-delegate as appropriate Split REVETT and Inst RE Trustees. Action confirmed Dec 10 Policy for Hon Cols of hybrid regiments 46 All Governance Policy Jul 14 Ch RE Cttee 10 Jul 14 Formalised Corps governance 47 All Trustee Training Sep 14 Trustee Handbook 48 All Whistle Blowing Sep 14 Trustee Handbook 49 All Civilian Staff Pay & Remuneration Policy Jan 15 HQ RE/1/5/9 dtd 13 Jan RECCT RE Sports Policy Jun 15 RHQRE/4/11/2/Corps Sports Provides governance structure for RE Sports and Games 51 All Governance Policy Aug 15 Ch RE Cttee Jul 15 Updated and reissued annually 52 All Governance Policy Jun 16 Ch RE Cttee Jun 16 Updated and reissued annually 2B - 3

63 Development of the Corps CHAPTER 3 HISTORY, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS The roots of the modern Corps are normally considered to lie with William 1 st (William the Conqueror) and the engineers he brought with him from Normandy to support his invasion of England in Traces of military engineers can readlily be found earlier, however, and a very short history of the Corps is at Annex A Some key waypoints and anniversaries in the evolution fo the Corps are: a. Officers. The King s Engineers have origins in Norman times and existed in various forms until the formation of the Regular Army in The first Engineer Corps began under the Board of Ordnance, which raised Ordnance Trains for each campaign. Engineer Officers served in these trains, often also commanding the artillery in them. On 26 May 1716 the Artillery and Engineers of the Board of Ordnance were separately constituted, and a distinct Corps of Engineers was formed for the first time. On 25 April 1787 the Officer Corps of Engineers became the Corps of Royal Engineers. b. Soldiers. The Soldiers, traditionally known as the Rank and File, were first enlisted permanently in a Company of Soldier Artificers, established in Gibraltar on 6 March In 1787 Companies of Royal Military Artificers were raised for service at home and overseas. The Soldier Artificers of Gibraltar were absorbed into that organisation in By 6 March 1813 the title of Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners had been assumed. Officers for these Soldiers Corps were always provided from the Corps of Royal Engineers. c. Amalgamation of the Officer and Soldier Corps. The Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners was incorporated into The Corps of Royal Engineers 17 October This overdue change was eased by the close and long standing bonds that had been forged between the two organisations through decades of service together. Privates of the Corps became Sappers of the Royal Engineers; a military Rank not previously used in the British Army. The Board of Ordnance administered both the Officer and Soldier Corps until its disbandment in 1855, when responsibility migrated to the Commander in Chief. Precedence Origins. Though precedence has taken on modern nuances, its historical origins are essentially practical and embody the customary order of march of an army in the field; with the Sovereign and his Life Guard at its head, then the Line Cavalry so as to be able to deploy to a flank or counter the enemy s horse, then the Train (including the Artillery and Engineers), then the Infantry followed by the supporting services in their transport and supply wagons. This enabled key assets to move well forward before further trafficking might cause roads to break up. Until part way during the early 19 th century, the respective precedence of Artillery and Engineers was decided according the relative seniority of their officers on Parade. The order of Army precedence is approved by The Sovereign, confirmed in The Queen s Regulations for the Army (QRs), and is articulated in more detail by the periodic issue of Defence Information Notices (DINs). QRs also provide direction on the respective precedence of the three Services. In essence, the order of precedence for grouping on a combined Parade is normally: a. The Royal Navy, including the Royal Marines but not including the Army element of Commando Forces. b. The Army. 3-1

64 c. The Royal Air Force. Volunteer and Auxiliary Units (though not Cadet Forces) usually take precedence with their parent Service Regular Army. The Corps of Royal Engineers takes precedence after The Royal Regiment of Artillery and before The Royal Corps of Signals, who themselves take precedence before the Regiments of Foot Guards in their order of seniority. The precedence of The Royal Corps of Signals is effectively based upon it having been formed from the Signal and Telegraph units of the Corps in The Army Reserve ( The Reserves ). The order of precedence within the Reserves is headed by The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia), then The Honourable Artillery Company, then the remainder of the Reserves taking precedence in order of Arms as for the Regular Army. The precedence of the R Mon RE (M) is primarily based upon it having been both the last vestige of the English County Militia with origins before the mid-16 th century and also having formed part of the Special Reserve of the Regular Army in Regardless, its precedence has been approved in successive rulings by both HM King George V and HM The Queen. 100 Fd Sqn is the sole squadron in the Regiment which can trace its lineage back to the Special Reserve, and as such, it is the senior squadron of the Regiment and takes precedence when parading Other Key Dates. In 1904 the Royal Engineers handed over responsibility for submarine mining to the Admiralty. In 1912 the Royal Flying Corps were formed out of the Royal Engineers Air Battalion. In 1965 the Royal Engineers handed over responsibility for railways and inland waterway transport, port operations and movement control to the Royal Corps of Transport. In 1994 the Royal Engineers handed over responsibility for the Postal and Courier role to the Royal Logistic Corps Interpretation. Detailed precedence of RE units within the Regular and the Army Reserve is articulated in periodic DINs. HQ RE will interpret this for units and external bodies as required. The Single Corps The Regular and Reserve elements of the Corps have different origins and have had different identities. However, their enduring and successful service together, including in the Boer War, both World Wars and as refreshed on more recent campaigns, places both parts firmly within a Single Corps for the purposes of shared heritage, corporate identity, and esprit de corps. It is incumbent on all members of the Single Corps to recognise and foster this powerful achievement, bond and identity, whose depth and fidelity at least equates to those of the original Officer and Soldier Corps. This is further reinforced by the adoption by the Ministry of Defence of the One Army concept. Titles The full title of the Corps is The Corps of Royal Engineers and the short title is The Royal Engineers (abbreviated as RE). Reflecting a change made during WW1, numbered units of the Corps are titled using cardinal numbers, for example 11 Field Squadron rather than 11 th Field Squadron. The correct way of referring to an individual member of the Corps, of any Rank, is as a Royal Engineer though members may also informally be described as a Sapper irrespective of their actual rank. Corps Badges The Corps Badge (The Royal Arms of the reigning Sovereign). The London Gazette of 10 July 1832 included the following Memorandum issued by the Office of Ordnance on 9 July 1832: 3-2

65 The King has been pleased to grant to the Royal Regiment of Artillery and Corps of Royal Engineers, His Majesty's permission to wear on their appointments the royal arms and supporters, together with a cannon and the motto, "Ubique quo fas et gloria ducunt." The Master General would then appear to have extended permission to use the Arms and Motto to the Soldier Corps, as depictions of them appear (without the gun) on Royal Sapper and Miner shako plates and breast plates in the same year. In 1857 the cannon was omitted from the Corps Badge. In RA and RE Volunteer and Territorial Force (TF) units the use of the Motto was deliberately forbidden by the TF Regulations of This would appear to be in realistic recognition that they had not existed in 1832 and were essentially intended at that time to serve only in the UK The current Badge is based upon the Royal Arms of the The Corps Badge and Motto was worn by all ranks of the Regular Corps on their Home Service helmets, and elsewhere on some accoutrements, until It is still worn on some dress items by the RE Band. The Royal Engineers Militia and Special Reserve wore the Badge, but not the Motto, a letter M being substituted for it. Use of the Motto by the Territorial Force and Territorial Army evolved later in recognition of their distinguished War service The Cap Badge: a. In 1782 the device worn on Officers sword belts was the King s Cipher with the crown over it. At some time later the Cipher was surrounded by the Garter, on which was placed Corps of Royal Engineers. This was later changed again to simply Royal Engineers. A similar device was worn on the breastplate of cross belts introduced for the Royal Sappers and Miners in It is not known exactly when the laurel wreaths were authorised but it was probably after Waterloo in recognition of the work done by the Officer Corps during the Napoleonic Wars 22. At least by 1837, Staff Sergeants of the Soldier Corps wore a Gilt Crown within a Laurel Wreath on their Kilmarnock Bonnet caps in Working Dress. b. A Cap Badge similar in configuration to the modern pattern was first used as a so-called Puggaree Badge on the khaki Colonial Pattern helmet issued to troops during the South African War of However, Royal Engineers was substituted for the Garter Motto (of Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense ) and the Cipher of Queen Victoria was worn until replaced by that of King Edward VII in c. Replicas of the Cap Badge in colour are often placed on unit notice boards and in stained glass windows in churches. In these cases the official colours are: 22 RE Journal Article Part I, Uniforms of the Corps of Royal Engineers up to 1914, by Lt Col (Retd) PH Kealy RE. 3-3

66 Crown: Laurel Wreath: Garter: Space within Garter: Scroll: Gold with a Red velvet Cap of Maintenance within it. Green with Red berries between the leaves. Dark (Garter) Blue with Gold lettering, with the outside edges of the Garter, its Buckle and Belt Holes also in Gold. White (or background colour) with the Royal Cipher in Gold. Red with edges and lettering in Gold The Cap Badge depicted in Colour The Cap badge as Worn in Uniform The Gold and Silver version of the Cap Badge (see above) may be substituted for the Coloured version for simplicity. The design of the Cap badge, illustrated above, is as follows: a. Officers. The Garter and Motto surmounted by a Crown; within the Garter the Royal Cipher; without the Garter a Wreath of laurel; on a Scroll at the bottom of the wreath, Royal Engineers. The Garter, Motto, Royal Cipher, crown and scroll are in gilt, and are raised above the laurel wreath. The laurel wreath is in silver plate. b. Soldiers. Design as for Officers but in gilding and white metal as supplied by the Army The Monogram or Cipher. The Monogram, or Cipher as it is sometimes called, is illustrated below. It may be used on writing paper, Christmas Cards and other similar documents. It is not worn on uniform but is emblazoned on the Fanfare Trumpet Banners of the Royal Engineers Band. Note that the RE Corps Badges should not be used for any purpose, that may result in them being treated in an undignified way. 3-4

67 The Corps Motto and Royal Arms King William IV granted the Corps its Motto as a distinction to be used in perpetuity. When granted, the motto was simply Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt (Everywhere where right and glory lead). Since 1931 custom and practice has seen the Motto approved and used practically as two mottos - Ubique (Everywhere) and Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt (Where right and glory lead). The full Motto should always be used for the sake of the formal tradition and for heraldic and historical purposes. The Royal Arms are those adopted by each Sovereign on being proclaimed. Though it is not a battle honour as such, nor a formal substitute for battle honours, its grant was undoubtedly influenced by the deliberations during the late 1820s on the standardisation of the system for awarding them to the infantry and cavalry. The eligibility criteria adopted effectively made the RA and RE ineligible for the award of battle honours. This unique distinction is therefore a rare form of recognition of the distinguished worldwide service of the Corps, both on campaign and in circumstances of hardship. The Royal Arms are always to be shown accurately. RE Grenade An embroidered Grenade was first worn on the tail of the RE Officer Full Dress scarlet Coat of A brass Grenade was introduced for a similar purpose on the Rank and file Coattee of the Royal Sappers and Miners in The adoption of the Grenade as a Badge became associated with those who would routinely fight alongside the Grenadier (or assault) companies of the Army. Curiously, its adoption coincides with the withdrawal of the Grenade from British military service. It was later worn on the shoulder and then on the collar, and was also worn by officers (with the shortened Motto Ubique ) on a folding Field Cap. From 1881 onwards, the Grenade was worn above the chevrons of rank for Sergeants and some higher Non-Commissioned ranks. Originally, the Grenade was usually depicted with seven flames. But, the 1900 Army Dress Regulations for Officers saw the first pictorial illustrations of the sealed patterns of the RA Grenade having seven flames and the RE Grenade having nine. In 1922 a nine-flamed grenade, with the motto Ubique below it, was authorized. When depicted in full Colour, the lettering on the Scroll should have a light blue (Pantone 2728C) background, being the same colour as the Busby bags of the RE Band. The Grenade is to be in Gold, with the Scroll being edged in Gold, but having lettering in Silver. Variations of the design have been authorised at stages in the evolution of both Officer and Soldier Dress items. Corps Colours The Corps Colours are Red (Pantone 202 C) and Blue (Pantone 2965 C). Stripes, where applicable, will be in the proportions Red 4/32, Blue 5/32, Red 14/32. Blue 5/32 and Red 4/32, and will normally be horizontal. 23 Ibid, Kealy. 3-5

68 Corps Flag Flags will be of the Corps Colours with the stripes horizontal and in the same proportions of height and width as the Union Flag. The size is optional and units may, if they wish, and with the approval of Regimental Headquarters Royal Engineers, add a distinguishing figure or cipher, the colour of which is optional. However, for practical common sense reasons, and in respect of heraldic convention, a colour should not be placed upon a colour The Corps Cap Badge may also be used by itself at the centre of the flag, preferably using the version in Gold and Silver shown above. The Corps Badge is not to be defaced by superimposing other devices upon it or by combining it with other devices There is provision for public funds to provide an initial issue of flags (for example following a re-formation or re-naming) but thereafter replacement is a unit responsibility and no funds are available from the Corps. In principle, flags may be flown by all Royal Engineer units and sub units down to troop level and by all Royal Engineer headquarters and installations. However, Commanding Officers should confirm the policy for doing so within their units. By RE convention, unit flags are flown when the main body of the unit or sub unit is present in unit lines and the men are about their normal duties. They are not flown after sunset. Smaller flags of simplified design may be flown in stormy weather. Orders for flying flags (for example at half-mast) are normally issued in Command, District, Garrison or Unit orders Flags may be ordered on repayment from Royal Engineers Corps Enterprises, but it is the responsibility of the unit to ensure that the design of flags is in all respects compliant with Corps policy. No flag design may be ordered until it has been formally cleared by the Regimental Affairs Committee. Unit Sign Boards Unit Sign Boards should conform to one of the following designs: a. Background painted in Corps colours with stripes horizontal to conform with the design of the Corps Flag and with white lettering, or b. Background painted blue (Pantone 2956 C) with white lettering Units may, if they wish, with the approval of HQ RE, add a distinguishing figure or cipher, the colour of which is optional but should achieve an effective contrast with the background colours. The Corps Cap Badge may also be used by itself, but see the guidance provided at Paragraph Corps March Prior to 1870 the Corps quick marched to I m Ninety-Five, an old 95th or Rifle Brigade march, though at normal marching pace, unaware that authority had previously been granted for The British Grenadiers to be adopted as its Regimental Quick March. The exact origin of Wings as the Corps Regimental March is obscure. It is known that in 1870, unaware of the authority to use The British Grenadiers, the Commandant of the School of Military Engineering directed that the Band Committee should adopt a popular air of the day 3-6

69 as the Regimental Quick March. The Committee adopted Wings. It is a combination of two tunes, scored by Bandmaster Newstead of the Royal Engineers Band. One is from the air The Path Across the Hills, a tune of unknown German origin, and the other Wings itself, a contemporary popular song by Miss Dickson. In 1889 the Corps was ordered to adopt The British Grenadiers, but it was not until 1902 that Wings was also officially recognised; partly due to the influence of Lord Kitchener. The March has also been successfully arranged for the bagpipes. The Corps has no official Slow March The words of Wings, as it was originally set to the tune now used, are: Wings to bear me over mountain and vale away; Wings to bathe my spirit in morning s sunny ray; Wings that I may hover at morn above the sea; Wings through life to bear me, and death triumphantly. Wings like youth s fleet moments which swiftly o er me passed; Wings like my early visions, too bright, too fair to last; Wings that I might recall them, the loved, the lost, the dead; Wings that I might fly after the past, long vanished. Wings to lift me upwards, soaring with Eagle flight; Wings to waft me heav nwards to bask in realms of light; Wings to be no more wearied, lulled in eternal rest; Wings to be sweetly folded where Faith and Love are blessed. There is no Corps tradition of singing Wings as such, but units may exercise the option of using it in unit religious services as a form of inspirational hymn In common with the RA, The Grenadier Guards, and other Regiments the Corps remains entitled to play The British Grenadiers as a second Regimental Quick March. For parade purposes, the RE Band will normally use an arrangement that combines in succession: the RE Call; British Grenadiers on the approach march; and then Wings as the actual quick march past. If only one quick march is to be used, then the Newstead arrangement of Wings is to be played. The RE quick march is not to be unduly shortened so as to facilitate the playing of the marches of attached personnel within RE units. Consideration should be given instead to playing these in medley as inspection music, or in marching away from the saluting base. During the playing of Regimental marches after a dinner, only Wings is to be played in recognition of members of the Corps being present. Corps Song The Corps song Hurrah for the CRE is by custom sung by all members of the Corps at Corps Guest Nights and other gatherings. The official words, a history of the origins of the song and a brief explanation as to the words, is at Annex B. Corps Collect The words of the Corps Collect allude to the Corps Motto and are: O God, whose righteousness is exceeding glorious, may it please Thee to send out Thy Light and Thy Truth so to lead us Thy Servants of the Corps of Royal Engineers that everywhere we may be enabled to do our duty, and so may glorify Thee our Father in Heaven, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Corps Graces The Grace to be used before meals in all RE messes is: 3-7

70 Lord God, we thank you for this food and your provision for us everywhere Amen The Grace to be said at the conclusion of a meal is: For what we have received, thank God Amen It is usual for the Presiding Member to say both Graces; there being no obligation or custom requiring anybody else to be requested to do so. On formal occasions if a unit Chaplain, also a dining member of the Mess, is invited to say Grace, then the above forms of Grace are to be used. Chaplains who have simply been invited as guests of the Mess should not be invited to say Grace. Supposedly amusing Graces should not be substituted. Corps Lanyard In the Corps, plain cord lanyards were originally used as a utility item in the field and in barracks for securing the jack knife or a hoof pick to the person, the item itself being stowed in the tunic pocket when not needed. Similarly, Officers wore lanyards to secure their whistles, but these were required to be of the same colour as the material of the uniform jacket being worn. The Corps introduced the Dark Blue lanyard, to be worn on the right shoulder as a distinctive embellishment to the khaki battledress during WW2. The Dark Blue colour recalls the Garter Blue facings worn since the early 19 th century. By convention, the Lanyard is never worn by officers or non-commissioned ranks when wearing a sword. This custom originates from before World War Two when plain lanyards, an unofficial utility item improvised for field use only, were not worn on any formal parade or inspections for which khaki service dress was worn. The braiding of lanyards recalls the braiding of the original plain cord lanyards to enable a longer length of cord to be carried in a compressed form. The Corps Gold Medal In 2006 the Chief Royal Engineers Committee agreed to the introduction of a Corps Gold Medal to be presented very occasionally to mark a significant contribution made by an individual, who has given exceptional and loyal service over a number of years to the benefit of the Corps The nomination of recipients rests solely with the Chief Royal Engineer but his selection should be approved by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. An entry would then be made in the Royal Engineers List and Supplement confirming the award. The recipient s name would subsequently be added to the Gold Medal honour board that currently resides in the Royal Engineers Museum The Gold Medal may be worn at any Corps event, including dinners and other gatherings. Since its introduction it has also been agreed that holders of the Gold Medal shall automatically be invited to all Corps Guest Nights, the annual Corps Dinner Night and the Corps Memorial & Veterans Weekend as guests of the Corps. Corps Funerals Full details on the general conduct of funeral services are given in Chapter 14 of Ceremonial for the Army (Army Code 70468). In conducting military funerals the Corps does not deviate from the laid down procedures. Whenever the Bugle or Trumpet calls Last Post and Reveille are to be sounded the source document to be consulted is Trumpet and Bugle Calls for the Army (HMSO Army Code 14163, dated 1966): a. When a Trumpeter sounds the Calls, those settings of the Calls authorised for Use in Camp by Mounted Corps are to be used. 3-8

71 b. In appropriate circumstances (and with a sufficiently competent Bugler) the Long (or Crimean) Reveille may be sounded as an alternative, in commemoration of the service of both the Officer and the Soldier Corps in the Crimean War. c. Saluting at Funerals or Remembrance Parades. During funerals or remembrance Parades all officers will salute during the Last Post (first note to last note) and then remain at attention throughout the 2 minute silence and during the Reveille. A salute should be held for the duration of the National Anthem. All other ranks on parade (including Warrant Officers) will come to attention but will not salute. Separately, all wreath layers will salute once they have stepped back having laid their wreath Generally, it is preferable that these Calls are sounded by being played on a keyed trumpet. Trumpeting or bugling that is not of a high standard is a discourtesy to the deceased and mourners. There is no Corps tradition of routinely playing a lament on the bagpipes in connection with military funerals. The practice should be limited to those RE TA units that maintain pipers by long standing custom and the likely wishes of the deceased in this respect should always be considered Details of the dress to be worn at funerals are given in Annex C to Chapter8. Operational Deaths General. The repatriation of RE personnel following their death on operations falls under the Defence Code Operation PABBAY. Under Operation PABBAY, the deceased is recovered through the APOE (RAF Brize Norton) before onward carriage to his/her home town. The process is orchestrated in its entirety by Army Headquarters and all costs are met from the public purse For subsequent service funerals, units or their rear parties should be closely involved in the provision of: a. Administration. Often the OIC rear party (QM) will be responsible for all aspects of the military funeral this is to be carried out in strict accordance with Queen s Regulations 1975, Chapter 8, part 5, J There is to be no deviation from the QR protocols without permission from HQ RE. Throughout the military arrangements for the funeral, liaison will occur between the CVO (provided by the regional chain of command) who will represent the families wishes and the OIC rear party. b. Bearer Party. The Bearer Party will usually be provided by the losing unit. Exceptionally, the bearer party may be provided by 3 RSME Regt under the direction of the Corps RSM. Ideally the Bearer Party should not be particularly close to the deceased and should never include a member of his family. The bearer party has a difficult role to perform and should where possible remain somber, formal and unemotional. Ideally, the bearer party used for the repatriation should also be used for the funeral service and interment. c. Firing Party. The firing party is an integral part of the military funeral and should be present unless the family expressly requests that it not be deployed permission to dispense with the firing party must be sought from HQ RE. The firing party dispenses a volley as the coffin recesses from the church towards the waiting hearse and may be used again at grave side during the interment. d. Security & Police Liaison. Primacy for security remains with the Civil Police but close liaison will often see generic security devolved to the unit. Traffic marshaling and cordoning will usually fall to the unit but direction will be provided by the Police Liaison officer. The local police force will usually provide outriders and escorts for the funeral 3-9

72 cortege allowing the family and supporting military to traffic busy town centres as an entity; it is important to note that the bearer party must arrive at graveside before the hearse and family. e. Military Associations. Military associations hearing of an operational death may wish to be represented. Wherever possible, their presence is to be facilitated but T&S fall to the association and not the public purse. The Royal Engineer Association will always provide a standard bearer, either from local resources or the National Standard Bearer will travel HQ REA will arrange this support on receipt of funeral details no action is required by the unit Dress. The following orders of dress are to be observed: a. Corps Representatives. Col Comdt, Col RE and Corps RSM; No. 1 Dress Ceremonial (less swords). Mourning (black) arm band to be worn on left sleeve. b. All Officers and WO1s. No. 2 Dress with leathers, gloves and medals no swords. Mourning arm band to be worn on left sleeve. c. WO2s. No. 2 Dress with white nylon issued waist belt. Mourning arm band to be worn on left sleeve. d. All Other Ranks. No. 2 Dress. Mourning Bands are not to be worn. e. Bearer Party. No. 2 Dress as briefed by unit RSM and in line with QRs. Mourning arm bands are not to be worn. f. Ushers. No. 2 Dress, white nylon issued belts, white gloves and medals. g. Firing Party. No. 2 Dress, white nylon issued belts, white gloves and medals. h. Admin Party. Suit and Corps tie. i. Bugler. As per RE Band instructions. j. RE Association Members. As per RE Association dress regulations. Corps Protocols and Etiquette Duty. It is important to remember that the protocols observed at repatriation meet the Service s requirement for the reception of a fallen serviceman and that until released by the coroner s court, the deceased remain service personnel. To that end, the wishes of the family are accommodated where possible, but remain subordinate to the needs of the military Family Input. If the families of those lost on operations request a military funeral, the service and administration must be conducted in accordance with QRs. Clearly the family will wish for input to both the Order of Service and the Funeral Order of Events and where appropriate their views should be included. Units must remember; however, that a military funeral is just that and certain standards of etiquette and gravitas must be maintained. For example, the choice of processional and recessional music must be balanced. It is not sufficient that because the deceased expressed a wish for a particular tune that it should be included. Examples abound of inappropriate music being used, reducing the impact of the service and devaluing the pomp and ceremony of what is a military event. Such music can be played at the post-service wake/reception. If in doubt, requests out with QRs must be referred to HQ RE. 3-10

73 3044. Corps Representation. As part of the military funeral, the Corps representatives, have certain responsibilities to deliver on behalf of the Corps: a. Corps Collect. This prayer is an integral part of all Corps funerals and is to be delivered by the Corps RSM. In the unlikely event of the Corps RSM being unable to attend, he will nominate a Corps representative to carry out this function it should not be delivered by non-corps personnel if at all possible. b. Accoutrements. The military accoutrements of the fallen serviceman are presented to the Next-of-Kin by the Corps Colonel. He will deliver some private words, of his choosing, on behalf of all serving RE personnel and the Chief Royal Engineer. c. Elizabeth Cross and Scrolls. The Elizabeth Cross and Scrolls may be presented by the Lord Lieutenant of the County or Chief Royal Engineer both of whom represent the Sovereign. Units are not to arrange for the presentations to be carried out by any other agency without first being authorized by HQ RE. The Corps preference is for both Cross and Scrolls to be presented to the Next-of-Kin at the Corps Memorial Weekend held annually in Chatham Letters of Condolence. (To follow) Non-Operational Deaths Under QRs, those who die in service from non-operational causes are entitled to a military funeral. The protocols differ little from those listed under Operational Deaths except that it is Corps policy not to be represented at non-operational service funerals. Corps senior officers who knew or were familiar with the deceased may attend in their own right but units should not approach senior officers requesting their presence without prior consultation with and approval by HQ RE. Unit Badges and Devices Proposed designs for new unit Badges or Devices to be used on unit flags and plaques are to be submitted through the chain of command to HQ RE for approval before they are taken into use. Units using designs which have not yet been approved under this procedure should register the designs with HQ RE. Submissions should include a clear sketch, in colour where appropriate, giving dimensions. Units should consult HQ RE before changing, updating or amending an existing design Where advice is needed on heraldic forms and conventions, this can be sought from Garter Principal King of Arms, who also acts ex officio as Inspector of Regimental Colours. Fees are usually charged for any actual work carried out, which must be paid by the unit. Should a unit decide to proceed with seeking the Grant of a Badge advised by The Inspector then further fees will fall due, including for its illustration by a competent herald painter and its registration within the records of the College of Arms, which is optional. However, Badges formally granted in this way become the property of the Unit and their registration protects them under the English Laws of Arms within the jurisdiction of Garter King of Arms. Badges may also be registered in Scotland, under the more rigorous protection of Scottish law by The Lord Lyon within his jurisdiction. The 5 Armoured Engineer Squadron badge is an example of a Badge granted and registered by the College of Arms in this way. Units are not to approach the College of Arms without express permission from HQ RE, including the design to be used. Corps Ties and Stable Belts The Corps tie consists of red and blue stripes in the colour code and proportions at Paragraph However, it is sometimes by long standing convention made in darker 3-11

74 versions of these colours. The Corps tie is not to be defaced with unit, club, or other insignia unless the design has been approved by the Corps Dress Committee (see paragraph 8103). Ties must be based on the standard Corps design which may not be defaced with anything except the authorized unit crest. COs are advised that unit ties are not frequently supported. Female personnel may wear a silver cipher or grenade as a brooch in order to be recognised as Royal Engineers; it is the equivalent of the tie. The Regimental tie of R Mon RE(M) is thin, diagonally banded Corps colours on a field of Militia Green Regimental, squadron, unit, club and other recognised Corps organizations, may insert their approved Badge or Device between bands of the small Corps red stripes superimposed on a Corps blue background. However, all designs are to be submitted to HQ RE for approval by the Colonel Royal Engineers. Units should not place orders for the supply of items in anticipation of approvals not yet granted The same basic rules apply to stable belts. The belt itself will be in Corps colours in the proportions shown at Paragraph The default buckle will depict the RE Corps cap badge and all fittings to the belt will be in metal of silvered appearance Buckles denoting some form of qualification such as Commando, Parachute, Explosive Ordnance Disposal/ Search, Geographic and Diver may be worn by qualified personnel in lieu of the standard Corps belt. Gurkha and Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) buckles may be worn by personnel on the posted strength of those units only The approved outlet for all types of Corps regalia is Royal Engineers Corps Enterprises Limited, based in Brompton Barracks. The Manager can advise on the design and manufacture of ties and can obtain very comprehensive wholesale prices. However, it is a unit responsibility to ensure that the proposed item is approved and is in all respects compliant with the policies directed by these Memoranda. Protecting the Corps Brand and other Intellectual Property In line with the rest of the MoD, the Corps is taking more rigorous steps to protect its key Brand Identifiers. At present the following are owned by the Secretary of State for Defence and their use is protected in law. Their use for any purposes other than those formally endorsed by the Corps must be cleared through HQ RE: a. Cap Badge. b. Grenade. c. Title Royal Engineers. d. Corps colours (in any format). e. Cipher Any individual, club or team wishing to make use of any of the above, or any other Corps regalia must in the first instance discuss the matter with HQ RE. Once approval has been granted the final design will need to be similarly approved by the Corps Dress Committee (see paragraph 8103) before production can begin The word Sapper and the Kitchener picture (recruiting picture) have been trademarked by the Corps for use with soft drinks and beers. Any organisation wishing to use these for these purposes must seek permission to do so from HQ RE (Corps Secretary) in the first instance [blank] 3-12

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76 Annex A to Chapter 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS The origins of British military engineering can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxons and King Offa of Mercia in the late 8th Century. Later, in 1066, William the Conqueror s King s Engineer, Humphrey de Tilleul, erected a pre-fabricated fort at Hastings after the battle with King Harold. He was succeeded as King s Engineer by a monk named Gundulph, who became Bishop of Rochester and famously oversaw the construction of the White Tower in the Tower of London. In 1415 Nicholas Merbury, who had been King Henry V s King s Engineer at the Battle of Agincourt, was made the first Master of the King s Works and Ordnance under whom was established an Office of Ordnance, which in 1518 was renamed the Board of Ordnance. Although the title of King s Chief Engineer was increasingly used in the 17th Century, it was not a singleton appointment designating the head of an engineer branch until, in 1660, King Charles II appointed Sir Charles Lloyd as the first permanent Chief Engineer of England. In 1714 the organisation of the Board of Ordnance was reassessed and the then Chief Engineer, the Right Honourable Brigadier Michael Richards, proposed that artillery and engineers should be placed on separate establishments. This was subsequently enacted by Royal Warrant on 26th May 1716 and it is from this point that the Royal Artillery and the then Corps of Engineers pursued their separate paths, the latter consisting solely of officers, numbering 28 in all. The growth of overseas garrisons and expeditions, and the need for engineer officers to support them, saw the Corps of Engineers increase and in 1757 they were given military officer rank. Thirty years later a Royal Warrant dated 25th April 1787 granted Royal status, leading to the current Corps of Royal Engineers title. In parallel with these developments, events in Gibraltar had inspired the Chief Engineer there to gain authority on 6th March 1772 to form the first Soldier-Artificer Company - the forerunners of today s non-commissioned ranks. Later, on 10th October 1787, the Corps of Military Artificers was formed and on 6th March 1813 it became the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners, both of which were officered by the Corps of Royal Engineers. But it was not until the abolition of the Board of Ordnance in 1855 that, on 17th October 1856, the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners was amalgamated with the Corps of Royal Engineers to form the Corps we know today. Later, in 1877, the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) was incorporated into the Corps of Royal Engineers. Although not initially part of the Royal Engineers, it can nevertheless trace its origins as far back as the Muster Roll of 1539 and is now the senior Reserve Regiment in the Army. From the middle of the 19th Century, Royal Engineers have been involved in virtually every scientific development and technical function of the Army. From mapping to fortifications, transport to communications, diving to flying, and bomb disposal to high risk search, Royal Engineers have been at the forefront of nurturing new ideas and capabilities, which included a variety of famous civil endeavors. Lieutenant Colonel John By played a major role in the early development of Canada, including the building of the Rideau Canal in the 1820s which is now a World Heritage Site. The Royal Albert Hall was designed by two Royal Engineers, Major General Henry Scott and Captain Francis Fowke, and Major General Edmund Du Cane and Colonel Sir Joshua Jebb directed many of the prison reforms during the Victorian era. Others continued the work of their forebears in the Ordnance Survey by conducting mapping operations across the British Empire, and many made names for themselves as colonial governors in the West Indies and Australia. At the start of the 20th Century, the Royal Engineers handed over responsibility for submarine mining to the Admiralty in 1904, and in 1912 the Royal Engineers Air Battalion 3A - 1

77 merged into the new Royal Flying Corps, which in turn led to the formation of the Royal Air Force in By 1914 responsibility for mechanical transport had been transferred to the newly formed Royal Army Service Corps, and in the same year one of the Royal Engineers most famous forebears, Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, became Secretary of State for War. After the First World War, the the Royal Corps of Signals was formed in 1920 out of the Royal Engineers Signals Service. Later, in 1965, the Royal Engineers handed over responsibility for railway and inland waterway transport, port operations and movement control to the Royal Corps of Transport, and in 1994 the Postal and Courier role was transferred to the Royal Logistic Corps. The Corps of Royal Engineers has a very proud history that has seen Sappers take part in every major campaign and action fought by the British Army over the last 300 years. This continues to this day and sees the Corps fully engaged in operational deployments enabling and supporting all elements of the UK s Armed Forces. 3A - 2

78 CORPS SONG Annex B to Chapter 3 1. The Corps Song, titled Hurrah for the CRE, is sung at both formal and informal occasions and tradition has it that it is sung by all Royal Engineers present. The words are: Good Morning Mr Stevens and Windy Notchy Knight, Hurrah for the CRE We re working very hard down at Upnor Hard, Hurrah for the CRE You make fast, I make fast, make fast the dinghy, Make fast the dinghy, make fast the dinghy, You make fast, I make fast, make fast the dinghy, Make fast the dinghy pontoon. For we re marching on to Laffan s Plain, To Laffan s Plain, to Laffan s Plain, Yes we re marching on to Laffan s Plain Where they don t know mud from clay. Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, Ooshta, ooshta, ooshta, ooshta, Ikona malee, picaninny skoff, Ma-ninga sabenza, here s another off. Oolum-da cried Matabele, Oolum-da, away we go. Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, Shush... Whoow! 2. The song originated among Royal Engineer units serving in Southern Africa and most probably achieved popularity during the Boer War of The lyrics, partly in English and partly in a form of Zulu, are sung to the tune of the traditional South African song Daer de die ding. An explanation of the words is as follows: a. The CRE referred to is the Corps of Royal Engineers. b. Mr Stevens and Windy Notchy Knight were well known Corps characters on the staff of the School of Military Engineering at Chatham in the late 19 th Century. Mr Stevens was the Chief Clerk in the Chief Instructor's Fieldworks Office and Windy Notchy Knight was an ex-warrant Officer instructor in the Workshops. Windy refers to his being very talkative. c. Upnor Hard, on the River Medway opposite Chatham, is a Royal Engineers training area used for watermanship and wet bridging. d. Laffan s Plain, near Farnborough, was a well known Army training area which was named after a Royal Engineer officer, Lieutenant General Sir Robert Laffan, who also designed many of the original buildings in the Aldershot military camp. e. The Zulu words are an almost certainly justifiable complaint that there is too much work for too low wages and little food, and they are leaving. The literal meanings are: Ooshta - A rhythmic working cry, intended to encourage progress during manual work. Ikona malee - Not enough money (or pay). Picaninny skoff - Too little food, or food only suitable for small children due to lack of meat. Picaninny was a colloquial word for babies or toddlers at that time. 3B - 1

79 It was normally used affectionately. Ma-ninga sabenza - Lots of, or too much, work. Oolum-da - A native phrase, intended in the song to infer apparent if not actual cheerfulness. Matabele - Or Ndebele. A tribe of the Nguni group of peoples, with linguistic and cultural links to the Zulus. They often migrated in from the emergent colony of Rhodesia, seeking paid employment. 3B - 2

80 CHAPTER 4 CUSTOMS OF THE SERVICE Introduction The Corps of Royal Engineers has a long and distinguished history of change and innovation and prides itself on moving with the times. It also maintains certain traditional standards of conduct and behaviour. These have withstood the test of time and are essentially good manners and the application of common sense and courteous consideration within a busy group of committed and like-minded individuals This section of Corps Memoranda is designed to provide guidance to newly commissioned officers and newly promoted NCO and to act as an aide memoire to more experienced officers, warrant officers and senior NCOs of the social mores of the Corps. The underlying qualities of loyalty, cooperation and integrity are as important now as they have ever been, and coupled with an alert and questioning mind provide the foundation for a successful career in the Corps. Developed properly and intelligently they provide a firm foundation for strengthening battlefield discipline, esprit de corps and team work amongst all ranks and assist in inspiring the resolution and will-to-win required in combat and during hardship. Service Customs The background and rationale for these customs can be divided into two closely related parts: a. Those that originate in tradition and convention built up over the years in the fighting services and Corps. b. The enduring courtesies and accepted conventions of polite society Service and Corps customs and norms of behaviour and etiquette mean our close military community follows the courtesies and conventions that make our lives more enjoyable and ease our ability to live and work together. Many of the customs we observe are common to the rest of society; others are kept because they have proved over many years to be the most agreeable or sensible way of doing things in our particular circumstances. Customs vary slightly from unit to unit within the Army, and more so in the other Services, and all ranks should be prepared to adapt to local customs. Common sense and, where practical, advice from others should be used to make the most appropriate interpretation of and extract the most benefit from these pragmatic and prudent guiding principles. General Matters General Conduct. The Corps is fully committed to CGS direction on Army Values and Standards 24 and only the highest standards of behaviour, bearing and example are expected of all ranks, at all times and in all places Social and Official Relations. A Commanding Officer, Adjutant or Squadron Commander may be sternly demanding on duty but when off duty or in the Mess courteous, harmonious and considerate inter-personal relationships are deliberately fostered to encourage mutual regard by all. Both on duty and when relaxing socially, individuals should give due regard to the need to foster team spirit and cooperation between their sub units and each other. 24 Covered in Military Annual Training Test (MATT) 6 4-1

81 4007. Loyalty and Cooperation. The Corps, other Regiments, Arms and Services or brother officers should never be run down or criticised in public. Individuals and sub units should develop a spirit of professional cooperation and mutual support and it should go without saying that no Royal Engineer should ever fail or let down another The Unit Parade Ground. In most units, the use of the parade ground is limited to specific purposes. It should never be crossed or used without permission from the Unit HQ and normal Corps custom is that only the Commanding Officer, Adjutant and Regimental Sergeant Major may walk across the Square for their own purpose during working hours Alcohol. Alcohol should only be drunk in moderation. Anyone who regularly consumes excessive alcohol is unlikely to be fit to do their duties and will endear themselves to neither their peers, their superiors nor their subordinates. The Army Board will deal severely with any officer found guilty of a drink related offence Drugs. The Army has a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and regular, random testing takes place. Anyone in a position of authority can expect only the harshest penalties if found to have taken illegal drugs Civilian Dress. Officers dress should be clean and tidy and extreme forms of dress should be avoided. Officers should remember that they represent their unit and the Army and their profession will often be judged by what they wear. For dinner and other parties, the dress will normally be stated on the invitation. If it is not and there is doubt, the host should be consulted. The following is a synopsis of civilian dress codes 25. a. Formal. (1) White Tie. White tie is also known as full evening dress, full dress, evening dress or, informally, tails. White tie is the most formal of dress codes and is not common today, but is still occasionally specified on invitations. Gentlemen accepting an invitation to wear white tie should normally expect to hire the appropriate attire from a reputable firm. Ladies should wear a long dress only; trousers are not an acceptable alternative in this case. (2) Black Tie. Gentlemen should wear a dinner jacket and ladies a knee length dress or trouser suit. Mess Dress is not an acceptable substitute. In extremis, and normally with the approval of your host, a dark suit may be worn but it is preferable to borrow or hire a dinner jacket. White dinner jackets, or smoking jackets, should not be worn unless serving overseas where tropical uniform is routinely worn for day duty. Highland Dress is normally only credible or acceptable when individuals have an established link to a recognised Clan or Name (that is, recognised by The Lord Lyon). Before assuming that Highland Dress may be worn as a matter of choice, junior officers should consult their Adjutant. (3) Morning Dress. Morning dress is also known as formal day dress. The jacket is always referred to as a morning coat. Morning dress is traditional for men at weddings, formal memorial services, some official functions and formal daytime events in the presence of The Queen and some Season locations, such as the Royal Enclosure at Ascot. Morning dress should not be specified to be worn at an event starting after 6pm. Formal day time dress is Morning Dress, consisting chiefly for men of a morning coat, waistcoat and striped trousers, and an appropriate dress for women. 25 Debrett s remains the authority for civilian dress codes ( 4-2

82 b. Informal. Informal dress by convention means a lounge suit for gentlemen and a cocktail style dress or trousers for ladies. But on occasion it can mean something less than a suit; often jacket and tie for men and skirt and blouse for women. But this will vary according to the occasion and the expectations of the host. When in doubt, always check and save embarrassment. c. Smart Casual. Smart casual by current convention means smart trousers (not jeans), shirt and no tie and can include a jacket. d. Weddings. If invited to attend a wedding where morning dress is stipulated gentlemen should wear black jacket and stripped trousers (grey jackets are conventionally worn only by the groom and father of the bride) and ladies a dress (not skirt and blouse). Officers and soldiers wishing to marry in uniform, usually No.1 Dress, should always seek permission from their Commanding Officer or RSM and, permission granted, should conform to published dress regulations and resist the temptation to wear unauthorised embellishments. Guest should only wear uniform when specifically agreed with the bride and groom and it should never be worn unilaterally or without first seeking the agreement of the host Uniform. Saluting a. Wearing uniform is covered in Chapter 8, subject to the final and binding decision of Commanding Officers. Uniform is not worn as a matter of personal preference or convenience and should never be worn as Fancy Dress. Anyone doing so lays themselves and the Army open to ridicule and in some cases formal disciplinary action. b. Mess Dress is an order of uniform dress and should not be worn as a matter of personal convenience or on social occasions where it may be deemed inappropriate by both the host and one s Commanding Officer General. The custom of saluting smartly and punctiliously is normal in the British Army. Its origins are ancient and based on expressions of mutual loyalty and regard. The present day salute with the hand originates in the 17 th century as a symbol of greeting, mutual respect and good will, initiated by the junior in rank and returned by the senior. Salutes with sword, rifle, flag or gun are explained in the same way and smart and alert saluting is the hallmark of a good and well-disciplined unit. No officer should fail to acknowledge a salute by saluting smartly themselves in return, freeing up their right hand to do so if carrying something; if this is impossible, or the right hand or arm is damaged a salute may be given with the left hand. If neither hand can be freed then it is sufficient to brace up. In the Corps, salutes with the hand are never made by anybody not wearing headdress. Saluting in the field or on operations is subject to local policies depending on the tactical circumstances On Parade. On parade, saluting must be carried out smartly and with precision. When saluted with the hand, or by a parade presenting arms, the senior officer receiving the salute acknowledges it by saluting him or herself. When both officers are carrying drawn swords, the junior salutes on approaching the senior and again when given permission to carry on with his duties. Note that the senior officer does not return the salute if carrying a drawn sword. On parade: a. Lieutenant Colonels address more senior officers as Sir, or Ma am (rhymes with Spam) as appropriate. 4-3

83 b. Majors, and all other subordinate officers, address their Commanding Officer and the unit Second in Command (if a major) in the same way, irrespective of their individual seniority. c. Amongst captains, if a captain is temporarily in command of his or her squadron normally commanded by a major, then on parade they are to be addressed as Sir or Ma am by other captains and subalterns. d. Otherwise, the only captain to be addressed as Sir or Ma am within the unit generally is the Adjutant, by all captains on the same parade (less those temporarily in command of a squadron) and by all subalterns. e. On squadron parades, captains taking command of the parade are to be addressed as Sir or Ma am by all other captains or subalterns on parade. f. Care must be taken to ensure that officers are not, under any circumstances, paraded as if under the command of a warrant officer or non-commissioned officer. The exception is when officers are undergoing formal instruction (such as under a PTI) when they are to act in willing cooperation with the instructor s requirements. This common failing routinely occurs when bodies of all ranks are assembled collectively to be addressed by unit or sub unit commanders. In every case the senior officer already present should assume command of the assembled body, and is to call the entire parade to attention as the Commanding Officer or Officer Commanding arrives. g. Late Entry commissioned officers are officers of their rank in all respects for these and any other purposes Off Parade. Subalterns and captains always salute Field Officers (majors and above) and address them as Sir or Ma am as appropriate. By convention the Adjutant is also addressed as Sir or Ma am by all other captains and subalterns on meeting him or her on duty for the first time on any day and also by those reporting to him/her for Orderly duty. An officer in plain clothes who meets an officer of field rank or above whom they recognise should acknowledge him or her with a greeting such as Good Morning, Sir or Good Morning, Ma am as appropriate Acknowledging Salutes. As already noted, salutes must be acknowledged and returned promptly. If the recipient is wearing civilian or sports clothes where a return salute cannot be given an appropriate acknowledgement such as Good Morning will suffice accompanied by the words carry on if the salute has been made by the person in charge of a formed body of troops. Similarly, if a marching party is ordered to Eyes right or Eyes left, the response is a return salute and the words Eyes front. Although often done, it is unnecessary to thank a soldier in acknowledging a salute. It is a soldier s duty to salute, and it is the officer s duty to salute in acknowledgement. When all other considerations are stripped away, the soldier is saluting the holder of The Queen s Commission, and not the individual Dismissing Troops, or Falling them Out. When troops are dismissed, officers remain facing them until they have dispersed and should return their salute. It is the custom for any warrant officer or non-commissioned officer commanding a body of troops on parade to ask permission to dismiss or march off. If an officer is asked May I have your permission (or Leave) to Dismiss, Sir (or Ma am), please? the salute should be returned with the words, Carry on, [rank or name] unless there is some substantive reason to do otherwise. The officer should then remain in position and salute, as the troops turn to the right and salute as they Dismiss, or Fall Out. 4-4

84 4018. Office Etiquette. If wearing head dress, officers should salute when entering or leaving offices occupied by another officer. Those in offices should stand when visited by someone senior to them Saluting Colours, Funerals, the Cenotaph (Whitehall), and other Occasions. Officers in uniform should always salute uncased colours, the coffin at funerals, and when passing the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Officers are to salute during the sounding of the Last Post, recovering from the salute on the final note of the call. Special orders apply to Royal Standards, Guards and Sentries, and Flags flown on Royal and Staff Cars and officers and others mounting a Royal guard should apply the rules as necessary. By convention, officers and WOs1 salute but WOs2, NCOs and Sappers simply stand to attention. Male officers in plain clothes should remove their hats, if worn National Anthem. When the National Anthem is played: a. Outdoors. If in uniform, officers and WOs1 should stand to attention and salute as the Anthem is played; saluting as it starts and recovering from the salute on the last note. By convention, officers and WOs1 salute but WOs2, NCOs and Sappers simply stand to attention. Male officers in plain clothes should remove their hats, if worn. b. Indoors. When not wearing headdress, it is only necessary to stand to attention. Those wearing headdress are to salute as described above Other Services. The rules regarding saluting apply equally to officers of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Members of the Corps visiting a warship should salute the Quarterdeck both when stepping aboard and leaving the ship. On most warships this is achieved by saluting towards the stern (back of the ship), where the White Ensign is also usually flown after morning Colours and before Sunset. As the White Ensign and Quarterdeck may be in other parts of the ship on larger warships, it is usually wise to salute aft unless advised to do otherwise. If present on board during morning or evening Colours officers should conform to the practice of those Naval officers present. On Royal Air Force stations, the RAF ensign will be lowered by duty personnel at the end of the day. This is usually signified by a tannoy announcement, the sounding of a whistle, or (very exceptionally) by bugle. If in sight of the ensign, officers should halt and salute as it is lowered, timing their salute to that of duty personnel. Otherwise they should simply stand still until the Carry On is ordered At Retreat. If flags (including the National flag) are lowered at Retreat, then officers are to salute as the flags are lowered and retreat is sounded, facing the flag station. Warrant Officers, NCOs and soldiers simply stand to attention. Official and Social Relations Forms of Address. The use of first names when off duty should not be assumed and spontaneous over-familiarity can backfire. As a general rule those more junior in rank should not call those more senior in rank by their first name, unless given leave to do so. Separate rules may apply for sports and current Army policy should be followed. Officers and soldiers wives should not be addressed by their known names unless they introduce themselves on that basis Introductions. Although increasing informality is the norm, the general rules regarding introductions are: a. A man is introduced to a woman. b. A single woman to a married woman. 4-5

85 c. A younger man to an older man. d. A junior to a senior. The Army convention when introducing partners or guests to a senior officer is to say; Sir (or Ma am) - may I introduce my wife / partner / friend (as appropriate)? Names should be given clearly so that there can be no mistake. The usual remark when introduced is How do you do or I m very pleased to meet you or some similar pleasantry and the expected reply is something similar Punctuality. Turning up late for parades or appointments is the sign of an unprofessional, unreliable, and discourteous person. The rules regarding punctuality are simple, but important: a. Official and Business Appointments and Parades. Make sure that you know where to meet and arrive there five minutes early. It is inexcusable to keep officers or soldiers waiting on a parade, when all are fully aware of its directed start time. Officers should also understand that it is as much an offence for them to arrive late for a parade as it is for a NCO or Sapper. b. Mess Functions. Thirty minutes before dinner actually starts if the Mess is hosting guests. At least fifteen, but no more than 20, minutes before dinner if a guest. c. Private Parties. Never arrive before the time stated on the invitation. As a general rule guests should aim to arrive between five and ten minutes after the first time stated on the invitation. If in doubt, it is always better to ask. Whilst hosts may have sympathy for the many causes of delay, their reasonable expectation is that guests will arrive at the expected time and good manners direct guests to do so Joining a New Unit. The Mess a. On receipt of an Assignment Order, officers should write to a formal letter to their new Commanding Officer and a demi-official letter to the Adjutant along the lines suggested in Annex A. Warrant Officers and Senior NCOs should write to the Commanding Officer and a demi-official letter to the Regimental Sergeant Major. This will at least confirm that they have received an Assignment Order and give details of their movement plans, background and other relevant details. It is conventional to provide some background, including describing any previous experience, particular qualifications, special interests, and any personal and family circumstances where this may be relevant. New arrivals should not presume that leave dates can be unilaterally selected in advance and where necessary should consult with the Adjutant or RSM before making any commitments. b. All personal administration, and any mandatory requirements stated in the Assignment Order, should be completed before arrival at the new unit. Newly assigned officers should report to the Adjutant who will arrange an interview with the Commanding Officer; Warrant Officers and Senior NCOs should report to the RSM. First impressions count for much and care should be taken with appearance, turnout and attitude General. This guidance is mainly for those living in the Officers Mess. The same broad principles apply equally, however, to the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess and should be similarly applied. 4-6

86 4028. Background. Officers Messes were formed to allow officers to relax together apart from their place of duty on terms that they all found socially and financially agreeable. A Mess allowed for good companionship, convenience and maintenance of suitable standards of living and behaviour appropriate to the professional and social standing at the time of the officer cadre. A Mess is the home, club and social centre for its members, officers or warrant officers/sncos, and it behoves all members, living in and living out, to balance their sometimes conflicting interests for the greater good of the Mess The RE HQ Mess. The full designation of the officers Mess in Brompton Barracks, Chatham is The Royal Engineer Headquarter (RE HQ) Mess ; full details are given in Chapter 5 to these Memoranda. Note neither Engineer nor Headquarter is pluralised and the word Officers is omitted. This dates back to the formation of the Mess in the early 19 th century when the Royal Engineers comprised solely of officers and it could therefore only be an Officers Mess Mess Rules. Every Mess has its rules and it is incumbent on all new members, and not just those newly commissioned, to comply with them Courtesy to Senior Officers. When the Commanding Officer, or any other senior officers or guests enter the public rooms of the Mess (with the exception of the dining room), those present should stand up in order that introductions or greetings can be exchanged. Officers should not be circumspect or hesitant in entering into conversation with more senior officers in the Mess, especially at meals, but unilateral familiarity should be avoided Courtesy to Visitors. A unit may often be judged by the way visitors are received in the Mess. Mess members should greet guests immediately on arrival and offer refreshments or a drink as appropriate to the time of day or occasion, and guests should never be left on their own. When an officer brings a visitor into the Mess, whether his or her own guest or not, he or she should introduce them to the Commanding Officer if present, or the senior officer in the Mess at the time. If an officer invites a very senior officer to the Mess he or she should consult or at least warn the PMC and the Commanding Officer beforehand. Private guests must be entertained and paid for by the host, who is also responsible for the guest s good behaviour and orderly arrival and departure. Unit guests should be paid for by Mess Guests ; if in doubt these arrangements should be cleared with the PMC beforehand Dress. a. Dress rules vary between Messes. New arrivals should discover the local customs or directions and comply. Particular note should be taken regarding wearing Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP), sports kit and the like. In principle only clean and presentable clothes should be worn in the public rooms of the Mess and if in doubt a question often saves trouble, embarrassment and possibly money. Guests should comply with the same requirements and it is the responsibility of their host to ensure that they do so. b. Belts are never worn in the Mess except stable belts in shirt sleeve order, a clean waist belt with combat trousers or a Sam Browne belt by the Orderly Officer if in No.1 or No.2 dress. The Orderly Officer may enter and leave the Mess wearing a belt in the course of his or her duty, but should remove his or her Sam Browne whilst eating in the dining room. Hats are not worn in the public rooms and neither swords nor full size medals are worn beyond the entrance hall Mess Entertainment. a. From time to time members of a Mess receive invitations from other Messes or civilians in the neighbourhood. Invitations should always be answered promptly and some guidance is given in Annex A. 4-7

87 b. Hospitality is normally reciprocated and on such occasions mess members will be asked to act as hosts. Hosts should remember that entertainment is for the enjoyment of the guests and not just the hosts. Members should therefore act accordingly and ensure that guests are convivially and well looked after and enjoy themselves. c. Members should arrive punctually for Mess entertainments and should not normally leave until all the guests have departed, except with the special permission of the PMC. Mess events should end in line with current direction and bar extensions, if required, should be arranged well in advance Behaviour. Behaviour in the Mess should be courteous, friendly, considerate and appropriate to an officer or WO/SNCO in an organisation of the standing of the Corps; and just as expected in a private home taking account of the circumstances of the Mess and guest. This attitude should be extended towards other mess members, guests, mess staff and mess property. The following points should be noted: a. Games. There is no obligation to play Mess games, and on many occasions they may be inappropriate to the mix of hosts and guests present. Games must not get out of hand to the extent that they cause feelings of awkwardness or annoyance to other members of the Mess or their guests, or cause injury to individuals, or damage to the fabric of the Mess or its property. If property is damaged, the PMC and Mess Manager should be informed as soon as possible. Those causing the damage, whether accidental or not, should be prepared to pay for it. b. Smoking. There is no smoking in the Mess or any other rooms. Outdoor areas for smoking will be set aside whenever possible. c. Mess Staff. Staff are employed by a contractor and not by the Mess. They should be treated with politeness and consideration, but this should not stop members from ensuring that they do their job. Complaints should be made to the PMC or Mess Manager and not to an individual staff member directly. Complaints regarding staff should never be placed in the suggestions book and the basis of the complaint should always be expressed in a factual and objective way Mess Bills. Messes are increasingly using electronic payment methods and members should use these to ensure prompt settlement of Mess Bills even when they are out of station. Where electronic payment is not possible Direct Debit is the preferred alternative Animals in the Mess. There is no entitlement for living in members to keep animals in Messes, or for living out members or visitors to bring animals into Messes. All Mess members, not just those living in, should be aware of local rules regarding animals in the Mess, and it is up to Commanding Officers to decide policy for both the Mess and any other part of the unit lines. Mess members will be held entirely and financially responsible for any damage or mess caused by their animals Children in Messes. Whether or not children are admitted to Messes, at what age, and under what circumstances is a policy matter for the Commanding Officer (or RSM) to decide, taking counsel from the mess members as necessary. Mess members introducing children into Messes are entirely responsible for their care and behaviour Procedure at Guest and Dinner Nights. The detailed procedure for guest and dinner nights in the RE HQ Mess is in Annex A to Chapter 5; outline details for Sergeants Messes are in Chapter 6. As far as possible, all Messes should follow the same basic procedures. There will of course be local variations and it is incumbent on individual officers to ensure they are aware of them. Those new to Mess life should remember: 4-8

88 a. All Mess members are hosts to the invited guests, not just those who may find themselves sitting beside them, and should be prepared to explain Mess conventions to any guests who are not familiar with them. b. Guests will normally be placed on the right of their host and mess members will take the person who is to be seated on their right into dinner although this may vary in order to maintain the male/female seating arrangements. It is polite for hosts to make contact with their guests in good time before taking them in to dinner. c. Mess members should not engage in pranks or other horseplay during formal occasions at which external guests are present. What might be thought amusing by the participants is more likely to be seen as foolishness or naivety by others; it will do nothing to enhance the reputation of the unit or individual concerned Visiting Other Regiments. Other regiments (and Services) have different customs and conventions and those invited to another Mess should familiarize themselves with the correct dress and form before their visit. If in doubt, guests should be prepared to ask in order not to be caught unawares. Hosts will normally (and should) explain without being asked. Relations Between the Ranks Personal Example. Personal example is one of the most important factors affecting the relationship between an officer and the troops under his or her command. A consistent, high standard of behaviour is essential both on and off duty; to do otherwise will quickly result in distrust and a lowering of standards. Turnout, bearing, language, demeanour and behaviour, in and out of uniform, should always command respect and inspire mutual regard. Soldiers should always be treated in a fair and friendly manner, and with consistency and demonstrable personal integrity. Officers should never lose their composure or use intemperate or foul language in addressing soldiers, nor should they act in ways that may be perceived as petty or pompous. Spirits should always be raised rather than lowered. Officers should not stray towards too informal or over-familiar dealings with soldiers, however well known to them the individual may be. That said, ever since the 18 th century the Corps has prided itself on the ability of all ranks to relax in each other s company on terms of good fellowship and mutual regard on a wide variety of sporting and social occasions. Long may this endure Attitude to Orders. Once issued and understood, orders must be followed or passed on promptly, and with due professionalism and resolve. No one who is in a position to issue orders should ever apologise for them, although this does not mean that the reasons for them should not be explained. An apology for an order by its originator demonstrates weakness; and for that of a superior is disloyal. Unless clearly and unequivocally illegal, orders should always be carried out to the best of an individual s or unit s ability within the time and resources allocated. If he or she disagrees with an order, or think it wrong, criticism can always be directed to the Squadron Commander or the Adjutant afterwards. That said, officers should always be quite clear on what constitutes a lawful command Non-Commissioned Officers. Officers should remember that at all times they carry overall responsibility for everything within their command. In this respect, NCOs should never be given responsibilities that are beyond them, although this does not mean they should not be stretched. Once they have been given a task, subordinates should be allowed to carry on with it without undue interference although further guidance should always be available if necessary. An NCO should never be reproved in the hearing of any junior rank. In the rare circumstances where this may prove necessary (for example where safety is suddenly an issue) a reproof should be administered quietly and with due composure. Officers should make sure that they have not misread or misunderstood the situation and the NCOs perception of the situation should be dispassionately discovered as soon as 4-9

89 circumstances permit. It may afterwards be appropriate to debrief those present, explaining why it was necessary to take action, always being alert to the need not to undermine the NCO concerned. If the reproof was, after all, inappropriate then that should be honestly explained. NCOs, in those carefully managed circumstances, are often quick to admit a failing honestly, so helping to restore matters. Soldiers will also recognize the fairness of such scrupulous handling. Officers who are being instructed by either an NCO or warrant officer must remember that he or she is in a difficult position and must be assisted by considerate behaviour Terms of Address. The correct form of address for Warrant Officers, NCOs and Sappers should be used at all times: a. The Corps Sergeant Major is called Corps Sergeant Major in full. b. Warrant Officers Class 1 of the Corps are generally called Mister, Mrs or Miss xxxx as appropriate unless by established custom they are referred to by their functional title, for example SMI (Sergeant Major Instructor). c. At unit level, the Regimental Sergeant Major is called Regimental Sergeant Major in full. It is normally the privilege of the Commanding Officer and Adjutant only to address the Regimental Sergeant Major as RSM, or in any other way. d. Warrant Officers Class 2 are usually called by their appointment; for example, Sergeant Major, RQMS or Q for QMSIs and so on. If in doubt, or when none of the former applies, they should be addressed as Mister, Mrs or Miss as appropriate. e. Other subordinate ranks are called by their rank and name. For example: Staff Sergeant White, Sergeant Grey, Corporal Brown, Lance Corporal Green and Sapper Black. Where the individual is the recipient of a gallantry award entitling them to posts nominal letters, the Corps custom has been to make a verbal reference to it when referring to the individual in the course of military duty, for example on every occasion when calling the roll, or when introducing them to a visitor. For example, Corporal Campbell, Conspicuous Gallantry Cross The Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess. The Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess should only be visited by officers on a specific duty, or when formally invited to a Mess function. It is entirely up to the Mess whom they invite and when. Officers should always remove their hat and belt on entering the Sergeants Mess, even when on duty as the Regimental Orderly Officer. Similarly, full size medals should never be worn in the Mess 26. When visiting the Sergeants Mess officers should bear in mind: a. The Regimental Sergeant Major is the senior host and, when invited into his Mess, an officer, on arrival, should look for and greet him personally. b. Before departing, the Regimental Sergeant Major should be seen again and thanked for the hospitality of his mess and Mess members, as (beforehand) should any Mess member who has acted as principal host to the individual officer. He or she is a guest, and should behave as they would like to see guests behaving in their own Mess. c. The rules for taking a guest to the Sergeants Mess are the same as those for any invitation. If the invitation includes a guest, there is no reason why one should not be taken. It is extremely bad manners to take a guest when one has not been asked, unless it is a special occasion, in which case the Regimental Sergeant Major should be approached beforehand. It is also usual to let either the PMC or 26 Unless worn with No.2 Dress when it is worn at a formal dinner instead of Mess Dress. 4-10

90 President of the Entertainment Committee (PEC) of the Mess know in advance who the guest will be. d. It is the custom in some RE regiments or other Corps that when officers attend a Sergeants Mess function, the function may not end until all officers have all left. Officers should be quite clear about this before attending the Sergeants Mess and, individually and collectively, should not over-stay their welcome. e. As with any other hospitality received, letters of thanks of the usual type should follow promptly and should normally be addressed to the Regimental Sergeant Major personally. Correspondence General. Letters can reveal a lot about the author. Officers should maintain a high standard of presentation and use a good quality writing paper with matching envelopes. The normal convention is that when it is necessary to fold a letter to fit it in the envelope, the first page of the letter should be innermost and the fold should be at the bottom of the envelope. If it is necessary to fold a letter into thirds, the top of the letter should be folded inside the bottom third Forms of Address. There are many special forms of address for use to individuals who hold titles or high office in the church, government and so on. Where necessary these should be checked beforehand with Debrett s ( to ensure the correct one is used. In times of heightened security alert individuals may prefer not to have any military rank or connection shown on the envelope, particularly if sent to their private address. This does not affect the manner in which they are addressed on the actual correspondence Official Correspondence. Official correspondence should never be addressed to an individual by name since, if he or she is away or incapacitated the letter will not be opened until their return and delays could result; it should therefore be addressed to an appointment. In a regiment or squadron, letters should be addressed to the Commanding Officer or Officer Commanding so that they can be opened by someone else acting upon their behalf. If it is necessary to direct correspondence to a particular officer, it should be marked For the attention of Service, Regiment or Corps Initials. a. Officers up to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel will normally show their Regiment or Corps after their names and decorations (eg Capt A N Other MBE RE or Captain A N Other MBE Royal Engineers ). Full colonels (NATO Rank OF5 ) and above are members of the General Staff and their parent Regiment or Corps is not shown 27. Officers of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are shown with RN or RAF (or in full) up the rank of Admiral or Air Marshall respectively. Officers of the Royal Marines are treated in the same way as Army officers. b. If addressing correspondence to an officer and his wife, (eg Major and Mrs P D Green), the Service or Corps are not shown. When in doubt it is usually wise to contact the office of the individual concerned beforehand and discover, accurately, whether they use any other post nominal letters. c. Officers and Warrant Officers use RE after their name because they hold a Commission or Warrant respectively. It would be unusual for an NCO to do so and 27 The exception being the Corps Colonel who continues to wear Corps uniform and regalia and not General Staff dress. 4-11

91 Sappers should not unless done to distinguish them from other soldiers in a mixed group, although their rank of Sapper should normally be sufficient Subalterns. Subalterns, including their RN and RAF equivalents: Midshipmen, Sub Lieutenants, Second Lieutenants, Lieutenants, Pilot Officers and Flying Officers, are normally addressed as Esq in correspondence and not by their rank. For example; A B Snooks Esq. The abbreviation RE is not normally used in this instance Abbreviations. Abbreviations, except for decorations, should never be used in formal or personal correspondence. In routine correspondence, only dates, ranks, appointments, formations, postcodes, BFPO, Corps, Regiments and units are usually abbreviated. Conversely, in operational writing maximum use is made of abbreviations Signing and Dating Letters. A letter or document should not be signed unless the contents are understood and the signatory is satisfied that they are accurate. Officers should always be satisfied that they are entitled to sign a letter on behalf of others, e.g. the Officer Commanding or the holder of an appointment. A letter or document should always be dated at the time of signing, the figures of the date being added in manuscript and not typed. Royal Engineer officers, captains and above, should always add RE after their name in the signature blocks of letters they have written and signed. In formal and DO letters, this should be in full as shown in the examples at Annex A. The origin pre-dates other more recent Army usage, and comes from the days of the late 18 th century when RN, RM, RA, and RE officers always did so in token of having earned their commissions by merit rather than by purchasing them Service Correspondence. Official correspondence from military addresses can be separated into letters sent within and outside of the military. They are written in accordance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 101 Defence Writing Guide and are divided into the following categories with examples and notes in Annex A: a. Formal Letters. Formal letters are used infrequently and normally only by a junior officer making a request or to a new Commanding Officer on assignment. Abbreviations are never used. b. Routine Letters. Routine letters are used as the normal every day written correspondence dealing with service or other matters. c. Demi-Official Letters. In general, a demi official letter is one that communicates official correspondence but is written in the first person in a personal and friendly tone. The salutation and sign off should never be printed but should always be in the writer s own handwriting. d. Loose Minutes. Loose Minutes are used only within the military and act as a substitute for when it is not available Private Correspondence and Terms of Address. The following conventional forms of address should be followed: a. The salutation in a letter is Dear followed by the recipient s title (Mr, Ms, Lord, Dr, Colonel etc) and surname. To add a personal touch, this may be handwritten. If the sender is familiar with the recipient, then the letter can be addressed using their first name only, eg. Dear John. If the sender has already received correspondence from the recipient, then they should mirror the recipient s chosen style of address. The use of My Dear instead of Dear is sometimes seen but can appear avuncular and patronising. It should not be used by the inexperienced until quite sure it is being used correctly. On the other hand Dear is always correct. 4-12

92 b. The normal sign off for a letter is Yours sincerely. When a more personal sign off is required, then using the traditional custom for those in public service of Yours ever is acceptable. Though often seen, because some manuals use it within a specimen example, the use of Yours aye is actually a Scots colloquialism and does not constitute any form of universal custom or convention. c. A letter to a senior officer not well known to the writer should start with rank and surname, eg. Dear Colonel Smith and should end Yours sincerely. If the officer is well known to the writer, and it is therefore not likely to be a presumption, it may be started Dear Colonel. For someone of the same rank or more junior to the writer then the recipient s first name can be used, eg. Dear John. In both case Your ever can also be used to sign off the letter. d. All General Officers should be addressed Dear General or Dear General Smith irrespective of their actual rank (ie. Major General, Lieutenant General or General). The same rule applies to Lieutenant Colonels who should be addressed simply as Dear Colonel. e. When writing to a captain or subaltern the correct form is Dear Captain (or Mr or Miss) Smith, or by first name if he or she is well known to the writer. f. An officer should never use the address Dear Sir or Dear Madam nor end a letter Yours faithfully except in purely business letters. By convention, use of Yours faithfully conveys the indication that the contents of the letter may be treated as factual, and matters of record, including possibly for the purposes of resolving disputes or legal matters. g. Great care must be taken to use an officer s correct rank, initials and decorations. If in doubt, he or she should be looked up in the RE List, or advice sought from the office of the intended recipient Invitations. In general invitations, both formal and informal, follow a definite pattern and examples of each are shown at Annex A. However, they all have some common conventions as follows: a. Formal invitations use the third person and are handwritten (perfectly acceptable) or may be printed in full (which is unusual), or may be partly completed in handwriting on a pre-printed form (quite usual). b. Informal invitations are always handwritten. c. No decorations are shown after the name of an officer issuing an invitation, but those of the guest should be shown on formal invitations but not on informal invitations. d. Decorations or names of regiments are never shown after an officer s name if linked with his wife, e.g. Capt and Mrs J Smith. e. Acceptance to invitations whether formal or informal must be made promptly and especially so in the case of a dinner. Failure to do so can cause your host or hostess considerable inconvenience and concern. f. An invitation once accepted must never be declined subsequently, except for unavoidable reasons, e.g. illness, a sudden assignment or unavoidable duty. It is also now customary to check informally that letters confirming acceptance or the inability to attend have actually been received. 4-13

93 g. A wife normally issues invitations in her name only and replies to joint invitations on behalf of the husband. The exception is wedding invitations which are normally issued jointly by both parties. h. An invitation should give an indication of the dress that guests are expected to wear. If left in any doubt, then consult the host Letters of Appreciation. It is polite to write immediately and thank a host or hostess for any function which involves more than a drink only. The usual decider is if at any stage you picked up a knife and fork you should write. In addition: a. After a formal function as a guest of a Mess, officers must write to the PMC and thank him or her and the members of his or her Mess. If particular persons were nominated as hosts for the evening, it is also polite to write and thank them also or instead to make mention of their attentive and enjoyable hospitality in the main letter. Having attended the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess, it is more usual to write personally to the Regimental Sergeant Major as principal host, and the ultimate decider of who actually gets invited. b. Although the content of a letter of appreciation is a matter of personal taste and style, it is customary to open with a paragraph of thanks, followed by a paragraph of more general comment on the evening or some appropriate related matter. The resultant letter must, regardless, be a matter of sincere personal expression. c. When receiving a congratulatory letter (eg. promotion or the award of an MBE etc), it is normal custom to send a short reply. Digital Communication has replaced many traditional forms of communication, including formal written business correspondence, telephone calls and informal verbal communications. It must be remembered that is digital and messages may be stored permanently and propagated exponentially. It should not be used for delicate communications or anything that the sender would not want to be attributed to themselves. Nothing replaces real paper and ink; should not be used for formal correspondence, such as replying to postal invitations or sending thank you letters. The following conventions should be adhered to: a. Address and Subject Line. The subject line is a summary of the content of the , and should alert the recipient. A well-written subject line will ensure that the message gets the appropriate attention. It is also used for filing and retrieval purposes so it is important that it accurately reflects the topic of the . b. Importance Label. The importance label should be used discriminately. Otherwise it will be ignored because of its frequent misuse. c. Cc and Bcc. Copies (cc) can be sent to individuals who only need to view the information for reference. Blind carbon copying (bcc-invisible to all) should be used with discernment. d. Punctuation. Ensure that correct punctuation is used. Do not use lower case letters throughout as this can appear lazy. Capital letters, on the other hand, may look over-insistent. If you want to emphasise something, try underlining or using italics. e. Language. Avoid abbreviations and text language. Many recipients will find this irritating or incomprehensible. Emoticons should be avoided in an official

94 f. Attachments. Be discriminating about overloading s with systemslowing attachments. g. Salutation and Sign-Off. Retain the same level of formality that you would use in all correspondence (eg Dear Sir, Dear Mr Smith, Dear John ). If you are approached with informality, then reciprocate in kind. In formal s you might use Yours faithfully/sincerely ; in most cases you will use something more casual (eg Kind regards or Best wishes ). Always use a signature block when communicating official business. h. Threads. Only maintain threads (all the previous s on a subject) where appropriate. Always read back through the previous threads (and delete if and where necessary) to check that nothing has been said that the recipient(s) should not read Mobile Phones. The following good practice should be observed: a. Always ensure that your mobile phone conversation is not disturbing other people and in certain circumstances is not being overheard. b. Do not carry on mobile phone calls while transacting other business. c. Switch off your mobile phone, or turn it on to vibrate, when you are going into meetings. d. Do not put your phone on the table at meetings and refrain from periodically glancing at it. e. If you are awaiting an important call, then explain at the outset that you will have to take the call and apologise in advance. Excuse yourself and withdraw somewhere private to make or receive calls. f. Text Messages. (1) Text messages are for conveying short, instant messages. Important information may need a more lengthy explanation; if in doubt, send an where you have more flexibility and space. (2) Do not send a text message if tact or subtlety is required, and bear in mind that there are certain occasions when texting is not really appropriate: never respond to bad news by text message, a handwritten letter or a telephone call is always preferable; if you have to cancel an appointment, make a telephone call; if you re sending a thank you for hospitality, a letter is preferable. (3) Use as much conventional grammar, punctuation and spelling as necessary for clarity Social Media. Guidance on the use of Social Media is given in Army Briefing Notes (ABN) 28 and all officers should study the contents carefully. Nothing should be put online that brings you, other members of the Armed Forces or the Armed Forces themselves into disrepute. In brief, the following should be followed: a. Personal detail should be locked to prevent general access by third parties. Published details should be carefully considered and where practical minimised. 28 See

95 b. No compromising or embarrassing photographs should be uploaded; all ranks should be conscious of the fact that what appears harmless or amusing in one s youth can come back to haunt one later. c. Military content should be avoided and references to operations, exercises or other overt military activity is banned. Financial Matters Bank Accounts. Officers should take all reasonable steps to ensure they remain solvent and should remember that failing to pay a Mess Bill remains a serious misdemeanor. Any officer, warrant officer, nco or soldier who feels that he or she might be in financial difficulties should speak in the first instance to their Officer Commanding, Sergeant Major or Regimental Administrative Office staff for assistance Insurance. All officers and soldiers should insure their personal possessions and the military equipment issued to them or on their charge against loss or damage. They should also consider life insurance, which may form part of a longer-term saving plan. Well-found insurance (including travel and sports) is also vital when taking part in sports off duty or outside the United Kingdom Public Funds and Stores. At some time during their service all officers are bound to be responsible for public money and stores. They should ensure that they are clear exactly what they have on charge and have a good system to check and safeguard it. They will probably be liable to make good any losses due to neglect and should examine the extent to which they may be able to ensure against this liability Corps Funds. Corps funds are used to support a wide variety of activities, the major ones of which are benevolence, sport and adventurous training. A report is published annually, normally in the Sapper magazine and on-line, detailing income and expenditure. 4-16

96 Annex A to Chapter 4 Examples of the Layout of Correspondence 1. Not all of the formats that follow are shown in the JSP 100 Defence Writing Guide, but are accepted as template layouts for use within the Royal Engineers. 2. Examples of the following formats are given in subsequent pages: a. Formal letter. b. Routine letter sent within the military. c. Routine letter sent outside of the military. d. Demi-Official letter. e. Loose Minute. f. Invitations and Replies. a. Reporting for Duty Letter to the Commanding Officer: Commanding Officer 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Royal Engineer Troop Commanders Course XXX Royal Engineer Headquarter Mess Brompton Barracks CHATHAM ME4 4UG 10 November 20XX Sir, REPORTING FOR DUTY I have the honour to inform you that I have been instructed to report for duty as a Troop Commander within 18 Engineer Regiment on Monday 12 December 20XX. I am currently on my Troop Commanders Course at the Royal Engineers Warfare Wing, Chatham and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The course has confirmed my belief that working within the Corps is going to be second to none and I am very much looking forward to getting out into the Field Army and meeting real soldiers. I commissioned on 12 April 20XX from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. During my course I represented the Academy at Rugby and enjoyed a climbing expedition in the Pyrenees. Prior to this, I gained a first class honours degree in civil engineering from Manchester University and completed a gap year helping disabled children. I am 27 years old, my Christian name is David and my wife s name is Amanda. We have three young sons, Zack (2), Stephen (4) and James (6). We are both looking forward to living in the married quarters as this is close to where my parents live. I have already requested a quarter and am currently awaiting an allocation. 4 - A - 1

97 My main sporting interest is rock climbing. I am qualified as a Joint Services Rock Climbing Instructor and Advanced Summer Mountain Leader, have instructed on and led numerous expeditions and hold a place on the Army Sport Climbing Team. I hope to act as a sport climbing representative for the Army Mountaineering Association during my tour and, work permitting, organise a Divisional Climbing Championship. Whilst at Chatham, I have also competed in a season of triathlon, culminating in an Ironman-distance event and I hope to continue marathon running whilst at 18 Engineer Regiment. I am delighted and honoured to have been given the opportunity to work as a Troop Commander in such a busy and well-respected unit as 18 Engineer Regiment. I look forward to what will undoubtedly be a challenging and rewarding time under your command and eagerly await the chance to meet you and the other officers of the Regiment. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant D Stevens D S Stevens Second Lieutenant RETCC XXX The envelope should be addressed to: The Commanding Officer 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Notes: a. Letters sent to a Commanding Officer in his appointment as the Commanding Officer are never addressed by name, only by appointment. b. The date should be positioned opposite the last line of the address. c. Formal letters may be typed or handwritten; letters of introduction should, however, always be handwritten. The envelope should also be handwritten. If typed, the day of month and signature should be handwritten. The signature may be written as a combination of the known forename and surname, rather than that which might usually be used, for example, to sign a cheque. d. Abbreviations or acronyms should never be used in an introductory letter unless they are commonly known and there will be no confusion. e. Assignment Orders direct the subject to report for duty on a certain date. Individuals should therefore aim to arrive the evening before in order to be ready for duty on the day stated. f. Even though it is a formal letter, it should not be too terse. The author should always tell the Commanding Officer something about him or herself. 4 - A - 2

98 b. Example of a Reporting Letter to an Officer Commanding Officer Commanding 18 Field Squadron 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Royal Engineer Troop Commanders Course XXX Royal Engineer Headquarter Mess Brompton Barracks CHATHAM ME4 4UG 10 November 20XX Sir, I have the honour to inform you that I have been instructed to report for duty as a Troop Commander within 18 Field Squadron, 18 Engineer Regiment on Monday 12 December 20XX. I hope to arrive by private car the evening before. I am currently on my Troop Commanders Course at the RSME and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The course has confirmed my belief that working within the Corps is going to be second to none and I am very much looking forward to getting out into the Field Army and meeting real soldiers. I commissioned on 12 April 20XX from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. During my course I represented the Academy at Rugby and enjoyed a climbing expedition in the Pyrenees. Prior to this, I gained a first class honours degree in civil engineering from Manchester University and completed a gap year helping disabled children to enjoy adventure holidays in the south of France. I am 27 years old and my Christian name is David but I am known as Dave. My wife s name is Amanda. We have been together for 8 years since meeting prior to university and have three young sons, Zack (2), Stephen (4) and James (6). We married last year in Sri Lanka and Amanda now works as an accountant. We are both looking forward to living in the married quarters as this is near to where my parents live. I have already requested a quarter and am currently awaiting an allocation. As I hinted earlier, my main sporting interest is rock climbing. I am qualified as a Joint Services Rock Climbing Instructor and Advanced Summer Mountain Leader, and have instructed on and led numerous expeditions and hold a place on the Army Sport Climbing Team. I hope to act as a sport climbing representative for the Army Mountaineering Association during my tour and, work permitting, organise a Divisional Climbing Championship. Whilst at Chatham, I have also competed in a season of triathlon, culminating in an Ironman-distance event and I hope to continue marathon running whilst at 18 Engineer Regiment. I have been informed that 18 Field Squadron will be deploying to Afghanistan within the year and whilst a little apprehensive about commanding troops on operations for the first time I am also very honoured, keen to learn and excited. I look forward to what will undoubtedly be a challenging and rewarding time under your command and eagerly await the chance to meet you and the other officers of the Regiment. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant Dave Stevens D S Stevens Second Lieutenant RETCC XXX The envelope should be addressed to: 4 - A - 3

99 Officer Commanding 18 Field Squadron 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Notes: a. The letter should be addressed to the appointment rather than the individual. b. The date should be positioned opposite the last line of the address. c. Formal letters may be typed or handwritten; letters of introduction, however, should always be handwritten. The envelope should also be handwritten. If typed, the day of month and signature should be handwritten. The signature may be written as a combination of the known forename and surname, rather than that which might usually be used, for example, to sign a cheque. d. Abbreviations or acronyms should never be used in an introductory letter unless they are commonly known and there will be no confusion. e. Assignment Orders direct the subject to report for duty on a certain date. Individuals should therefore aim to arrive the evening before in order to be ready for duty on the day stated. This should be reflected in the letter. f. Even though it is a formal letter, it should not be too terse. The author should tell the OC something about himself and his family a little more information should be given here than in the letter to the Commanding Officer. 4 - A - 4

100 c. Example of Letter to an Adjutant Adjutant 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Royal Engineer Troop Commanders Course XXX Royal Engineer Headquarter Mess Brompton Barracks CHATHAM ME4 4UG 10 November 20XX Sir, REPORTING FOR DUTY I have received an Assignment Order instructing me to report for duty as a Troop Commander within 18 Field Squadron, 18 Engineer Regiment on Monday 12 December 20XX. I shall be arriving by private car the evening before. I have applied for a married quarter but have yet to receive an allocation. If this allocation is not complete prior to my posting in date I will require a room in the mess until this process is complete. I will keep you up to date when I am informed of the timelines by the housing authority. I am currently on my Troop Commanders Course at the RSME. I commissioned on 12 Apr XX and whilst at RMAS I represented the Academy at Rugby and enjoyed a climbing expedition in the Pyrenees. However, my main sporting interest is rock climbing. I am qualified as a Joint Services Rock Climbing Instructor and Advanced Summer Mountain Leader, have instructed on and led numerous expeditions and hold a place on the Army Sport Climbing Team. I hope to act as a sport climbing representative for the Army Mountaineering Association during my tour and, work permitting, organise a Divisional Climbing Championship. Whilst at Chatham, I have also competed in a season of triathlon, culminating in an Ironman-distance event and I hope to continue marathon running whilst at 18 Engineer Regiment. I am 27 years old and my Christian name is David but I am known as Dave. My wife s name is Amanda. We have three young sons, Zack (2), Stephen (4) and James (6). We married last year in Sri Lanka and she now works as an accountant. We are both looking forward to living in the married quarters as this is near to where my parents live. I look forward to what will undoubtedly be a challenging and rewarding time within 18 Engineer Regiment and eagerly await the chance to meet you and the other officers of the Regiment. I hope to be on leave for the week between the end of the course and my reporting of duty date given on the Assignment Order. My contact details will be: 123 Big Street Little Village Essex PE7 7ER Home: , Mobile: david.stephens123@xxxxxx.xx.xx I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant Dave Stevens DS Stevens Second Lieutenant RETCC XXX 4 - A - 5

101 The envelope should be addressed to: Captain J G Fellows MBE RE 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Notes: a. The letter should be addressed to the appointment rather than the individual. The envelope in this instance however is addressed to the individual. b. The date should be positioned opposite the last line of the address. c. The date of the month, salutation and signature are always handwritten. d. The letter to the Adjutant may be typed or handwritten. e. Abbreviations or acronyms should never be used in an introductory letter unless they are commonly known and there will be no confusion. f. Assignment Orders direct the subject to report for duty on a certain date. Individuals should therefore aim to arrive the evening before in order to be ready for duty on the day stated. This should be reflected in the letter. g. Even though it is a formal letter, it should not be too terse. The author should give some information about his background as well as covering necessary administrative points (arrival, accommodation plans, contact details, leave dates if agreed etc). 4 - A - 6

102 d. Reporting for Duty - NCO Commanding Officer 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 XX Engineer Regiment Gundolph Barracks BFPO XXX 10 November 20XX Sir, REPORTING FOR DUTY I have the honour to inform you that I have been instructed by Assignment Order XX dated XX to report for duty as a Troop Sergeant in XX Engineer Regiment on Monday 12 December 20xx. I am currently serving with XX Engineer Regiment where I am employed as a Tank Commander in a Close Support Squadron. I have recently returned from operations in Afghanistan where I was a Team Commander for one of the search teams. I have been married to my wife Nicola for 6 years. We have two young sons, Zack (2) and James (6). We are both looking forward to living in the married quarters as this is close to where my parents live. I have already requested a quarter and am currently awaiting an allocation. My main sporting interests are rock climbing and football. I am qualified as a Joint Services Rock Climbing Instructor and Advanced Summer Mountain Leader. I have instructed on and participated in numerous Adventurous Training exercises and have recently returned from Nepal where I was taking part in a walking expedition. I have represented the Regiment and the Squadron as a footballer and hope to pursue this on arrival at your Regiment. [The final paragraph should give a brief statement of what you can offer the Regiment (Squadron or Mess as appropriate) and what your aspirations are.] I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant Arthur Wilson A WILSON Sergeant 4 - A - 7

103 The envelope should be addressed to: The Commanding Officer 18 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 61 Notes: a. Letters sent to a Commanding Officer in his appointment as the Commanding Officer are never addressed by name, only by appointment. b. The date should be positioned opposite the last line of the address. c. Formal letters may be typed or handwritten; letters of introduction, however, should be handwritten. The envelope should be handwritten. If typed, the day of month and signature should always be handwritten. The signature may be written as a combination of the known forename and surname, rather than that which might usually be used, for example, to sign a cheque. d. Abbreviations or acronyms should never be used in an introductory letter unless they are commonly known and there will be no confusion. e. Assignment Orders direct the subject to report for duty on a certain date. Individuals should therefore aim to arrive the evening before in order to be ready for duty on the day stated. f. Even though it is a formal letter, it should not be too terse. The author should always tell the Commanding Officer something about him or herself. 4 - A - 8

104 e. Example Letter MOD addresses SO3 RETCC Royal Engineers Warfare Wing Brompton Barracks CHATHAM Kent ME4 4UG Mil Network: xxxx Civ Network: xxxx Facsimile: xxxx HQ RSME (COS) 1 RSME Regt (2IC) REWW (SI) Our Reference: REWW/XXX/XX Copy to: HQ RSME (Comdt) 1 RSME Regt (CO) REWW (CI) 12 Mar XX CURRENT DEFENCE WRITING CONVENTIONS 29 Page set-up 1. Margins. All margins within defence writing are to be 2 cm with the exception of Point Briefs. These documents are to have a 4 cm right hand margin with the remainder being 2 cm 30. a. Tabs. Tabs are to be set to 1 cm. This will ensure the standardised look of a document. (1) Underlining. Underlining is not required throughout the document. (a) Sub paragraphs. Sub paragraphs identified with a bracketed number or letter do not have a full stop after the close bracket. Main paragraphs and sub-paragraphs without brackets do have full stops. (b) Headers and footers. Headers and Footers are to be set at 1.25 cm. They are the in the same size font as the main text but are bold. (2) Paragraph headings. These are not all Capital letters but use both Capitals and lower case letters, are the same font as the main text but are bold along with the full stop. b. Document subject heading. The main document heading, found below the 29 JSP101 Version 3-1, dated June 2010 was used for this example. JSP101 must be checked for updates when using this template. 30 It should be noted that some MOD and parliamentary paperwork may differ. 4 - A - 9

105 distribution and above the main text, is always in CAPITAL LETTERS AND BOLD. It is the only heading that is written entirely in capital letters. 2. References. If word processing a document, such as this one, References are to be included as footnotes at the bottom of the relevant page Font. Arial 11pt should be used as a minimum. Italics should be used sparingly for Quotes. 4. Paragraph numbering. If there is only one paragraph or sub-paragraph then there is no need to number/letter it. Ensure it is in the correct alignment (as seen above) and omit the number/letter. It is not necessary to number the paragraphs within correspondence to a person outside the MOD or within a letter of condolence. Originator s details 5. Detail. The originators details should be sufficient to allow the recipient to get in contact easily. Distribution 6. Action and Copy to. If the correspondence is going to only a few addressees then list both action & copy to at the top of the front page. However, if you can not sensibly list all on the first page use either of the following 2 formats: a. List action addressees on first page then insert Copy to: - See Page XX and list them at the relevant page. b. Insert See Distribution. at the top of the first page listing the addressees below the signature block. 7. Action. There is no requirement to insert Action above the action addressees as all listed above Copy to: are expected to have an action point. 8. Listing order. Both action and copy to addressees are to be listed in the following order: Seniority of Formation, Seniority of rank within that formation. For example: Distribution: HQ RSME (COS)* HQ RSME (SO2 Equip)* 1 RSME Regt (Adjt) 24 Trg Sqn (QM) (by fax) Copy To: HQ RE* HQ RSME (Comdt)* 1 RSME Regt (CO)* 24 Trg Sqn (OC) (by fax) 9. Type of delivery. An asterisk - * indicates that it has been ed. If sent by fax add (by fax) after the job title. 31 Footnotes should be in Arial 8pt. 4 - A - 10

106 10. Greetings and endings. Headings a. To individual by job title or more than one addressee, do not use a greeting or ending; then put a signature and signature block. b. To individual by name, use the greeting style Dear Col Smith and end with Yours sincerely, then put a signature and signature block. Do not use post-nominal letters for you or the recipient. 11. Subject Heading. All documents should start with a subject heading as it allows the reader to understand the general subject of the document at a glance. This may be omitted from a letter to a member of the public. It should be written in bold capitals (not underlined and not followed by a full stop) Main headings 12. Main headings are generally only used in lengthy and complicated documents to break the text up in to broad subjects of around 2 or more groups of headings. These headings are centred, Bold with a capital for the first letter of the first word then lower case with no full stop. 13. Group Headings. These are used for one or more paragraphs and such as main headings help to break the document down in to relevant information. Subject, main or group headings may be written in text up to 2 points larger than the normal text to help them stand out. I A M GOOD I A M Good RE Capt For CI Annexes: A. Identify annexes alphabetically and quote annex heading in the list. B. Annexes should appear in the order they are referred to in the text. Enclosure: 1. Identify with Arabic numerals. Describe enclosures using their subject heading (if any) or appropriate description. 4 - A - 11

107 f. Example Letter Addressees Outside MOD Royal Engineers Warfare Wing SO3 Royal Engineers Troop Commanders Course Royal School Of Military Engineering Brompton Barracks CHATHAM ME4 4UG Mrs A Navy Membership Secretary The Army and Navy Club 36 Pall Mall LONDON SW1Y 5JN Telephone Fax Website xxxx xxxx XXXX.XXXX@mod.uk Our reference: REWW/XXX/XX Date: 13 April 20XX Dear Mrs Navy, Once again I would like to thank you and you staff for putting on a great visit for the Troop Commanders Course on the evening of 9 Apr XX. Enclosed with this letter are 20 applications for membership of the Club. I will be in contact during the summer to arrange another date when I can bring the next batch of Troop Commanders to visit the club and have a look around the facilities you offer. At this moment in time I would be looking at the evening of Tuesday 2 Sep XX around 7.30pm. Once again, thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening and can you also pass on my thanks to the Commander Smith for taking the time to talk to the course. Yours sincerely, I A M GOOD I A M Good RE Captain Notes: 1. Greetings. The greeting may be typed or handwritten to give a personal touch. Use Dear Mr, Mrs, Ms or Miss.... If you are unable to find an individual s name, use Dear Sir, Dear Madam or Dear Sir or Madam. 2. Endings. Enter the endings and signature in handwriting to give a personal touch: a. If the greeting is Dear Mr, Mrs, Ms or Miss..., end with Yours sincerely b. If the greeting is Dear Sir, Dear Madam, or Dear Sir or Madam, end with Yours faithfully. 4 - A - 12

108 g. Example Format Loose Minute REWW/XXX/XX RESTRICTED - VISITS 30 May XX 2IC 36 Sqn* AI Civil PEW Trg Offr 1 RSME* Copy to: CI PEW* OC 36 Sqn RHQ Clerk VISIT BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES 1. During his recent inspection in preparation for HRH The Prince of Wales s visit on 3 Jun XX, the CO was concerned about the amount of tidying up still needed around your buildings. A list of the buildings can be found at Annex A. 2. I know it is always difficult to find personnel for cleaning commitments, but time is short. If you need help, let the RSM know as soon as possible so he can make best use of his working party. I A M GOOD I A M Good RE Capt SO3 RETCC xxxx REWW-xxxxxxxx Annex: A. List of buildings requiring external cleaning. (See notes) Notes: RESTRICTED - VISITS 1. Annexes are identified in the top right hand corner of the first page: Annex A To REWW/XXX/XX Dated 30 May XX 2. Annexes are always on separate pages and are listed alphabetically. Pages are numbered with both the annex letter and a page number, eg A 1, B-3, L A - 13

109 Annexes may in turn have a number of Appendices. These are counted numerically and are page numbered with the annex letter, appendix number and page number, eg A1-1, B A - 14

110 h. Example of an Invitation to a Mess Function: The Commanding Officer and Officers of 47 Engineer Regiment Request the Pleasure of the Company of Captain M Flannigan MBE Royal Engineers At a Regimental Guest Night To be held at The Officers Mess, Badajoz Barracks On Thursday 2nd May 20xx at 7.30 for 8.00 pm RSVP: PMC 47 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office 64 The correct reply to this invitation should be handwritten on unlined notepaper thus: Notes: Captain Michael Flannigan Royal Engineers thanks the Commanding Officer and Officers of 47 Engineer Regiment for their kind invitation to a Regimental Guest Night on Thursday 2 nd March 20xx at 7.30 for 8.00 pm, and has much pleasure in accepting. a. The reply is written in the third person. b. It should be handwritten, not typed, on a sheet of unlined paper and the detail of the invitation should be repeated in full. c. Headed paper may be used. If plain paper is used it is permissible to include the sender s address on the right hand side of the paper beneath the text of the reply. If the invitation has to be refused, the format should be: Captain Judith Perle Royal Engineers thanks the Commanding Officer and Officers of 47 Engineer Regiment for their kind invitation to a Regimental Guest Night on Thursday 2 nd March 20xx at 7.30 for 8.00 pm, but regrets that she will be unable to attend. The envelope should be addressed: PMC Officers Mess 47 Engineer Regiment British Forces Post Office A - 15

111 i. Example of a Private Invitation: Captain Nell Gwyn Mrs Elizabeth Bennett At Home Saturday 15 th May 20xx Fork Supper 8.00 pm Informal RSVP The reply convention for acceptance and refusal is: Notes: Captain Nell Gwyn Royal Engineers thanks Mrs Elizabeth Bennett for her kind invitation to a Fork Supper on Saturday 15 th May 20xx at 8.00 pm, and has much pleasure in accepting. Captain Nell Gwyn Royal Engineers thanks Mrs Elizabeth Bennett for her kind invitation to a Fork Supper on Saturday 15 th May 20xx at 8.00 pm, but regrets that she will be unable to attend as she will be on exercise in Canada. a. The envelope should be addressed to either Mrs Jonathon Bennett or Mrs J O Bennett (her husband s name and initials). It is never addressed to Mrs Elizabeth or Mrs E J - her own initials - Bennett, or to Mrs J O Bennett RE. b. It should be handwritten, not typed, on a sheet of unlined paper and the detail of the invitation should be repeated in full. c. With private invitations, it is polite, as in the example above, to include a short explanation if the invitation has to be refused. However, there is no formal obligation to do so. d. Headed paper may be used. If plain paper is used it is permissible to include the sender s address on the right hand side of the paper beneath the text of the reply. 4 - A - 16

112 CHAPTER 5 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS Introduction The Royal Engineers Headquarter Mess 32 (RE HQ Mess), was established on its current site in 1856 and is the parent Mess of all Regular, Reserve and retired officers of the Corps and those honorary members who from time to time may be elected to its membership. The Mess is the main venue for all major Corps functions and owns, maintains, insures and displays property owned by the Corps, either through purchase with Corps funds or by presentation The Mess is used on a day to day basis by the officers serving at the RSME and other units in the Brompton area. In discharging this more routine and purely local function the Mess is known for distinctive convenience as the RE HQ Officers' Mess Brompton The Mess is the home of the officers of the Corps. It is not a club available for general use by public or commercial purposes and only commissioned officers or those of officer status may normally make use of the Mess and its facilities. As a general rule it is not available to host sports team dinners or all-ranks events. No activity that assumes the use of the Mess may be planned until formal permission to do so has been authorised. Control The Mess has two levels of control: a. As the RE HQ Mess. The President of the Mess is the Chief Royal Engineer and the Commandant RSME is Chairman of the RE HQ Mess Committee. A Vice President of any appropriate rank may be designated when the Chief Royal Engineer is present and acting as the Presiding Member. b. As the RE Officers Mess, Brompton. The President of the Mess is the Commandant RSME Group. Day to day supervision of the Mess, within the policies set down by the Chief Royal Engineer or Commandant, is delegated to the President of the RE Officers Mess Brompton Committee (PMC) Day to day management of the Mess is the responsibility of the RSME Business Partner. Liaison between the Corps and the Mess management team is delegated to CO 1 RSME Regiment for day-to-day matters and to the RE HQ Mess Secretary who is responsible to the Chief Royal Engineer through the Comdt RSME Gp for all RE HQ Mess matters. Membership Mess Membership of the RE HQ Mess was reviewed prior to the introduction of the RSME PPP and clear policy issued at that time 33. There are four categories of membership of the RE HQ Mess: a. Corps Members. All RE officers, serving or retired, who subscribe to RE HQ Mess funds. They may use the Mess amenities and bring guests into the Mess. They are encouraged to attend Corps functions and they may attend Regimental functions at the discretion of the President of the RE Officers Mess Brompton. They 32 Note the correct title. When first established only officers had messes and therefore it was unnecessary to call it an Officers Mess because it could not be anything else. 33 Comd Const Engr School CES/511/1 dated 12 Aug 08 refers. 5-1

113 may not vote at RE Officers Mess Brompton Mess Meetings unless they are Regimental Mess Members. b. Affiliated Corps Members. Serving RE Reserve officers who subscribe to the Days Pay Scheme and retired RE Reserve officers who pay the appropriate subscription upon application. They may use the Mess amenities and bring guests into the Mess on application through the PMC. They may attend Corps functions at the discretion of the President of the RE HQ Mess and attend Regimental functions at the discretion of the President of the RE Officers Mess, Brompton. They are treated as Honorary Mess Members with regard to subscriptions. Affiliated Corps Members may apply for full Corps Membership and pay the appropriate subscription. They may also apply for full Regimental membership and pay the appropriate subscription if serving with units in the Chatham area. c. Regimental Members. All officers, serving or retired, on the posted, attached or student strength of HQ RE, RSME (Chatham), the Defence Explosive Munitions & Search School (DEMSS) (South) and 1 RSME Regiment. They have all the privileges of the Mess as set out in the Mess Rules and may vote at RE Officers Mess Brompton Mess Meetings. Civil servants with Equivalent Military Rank (EMR) Officer status in appointments in units within Chatham Station may apply to and may be invited by the President of the RE Officers Mess Brompton to become nonvoting civilian members paying the same subscriptions as their equivalent military rank. Students remaining on the posted strength of another unit have no voting rights at RE Officers Mess Brompton Mess Meetings. d. Honorary Members. Honorary members are of 2 categories; those people who the Corps wishes to honour or recognize for some reason and those people who are part of the RSME PPP and for whom Mess Membership is an appropriate result of this relationship: (1) RE HQ Mess Honorary Members. The President of the RE HQ Mess may invite anyone whom the Corps wishes to honour or recognize to become an Honorary Member of the RE HQ Mess. The privilege, which will be regardless of any rank or appointment they may hold, will extend initially for five years but can be extended at the discretion of the President. Members honoured in recognition pay no subscriptions and may be invited by the President of the RE HQ Mess to attend specific Corps functions. They have no voting rights. (2) Brompton Honorary Members. The President of the RE Officers Mess Brompton may invite those to whom, by virtue of the appointment they hold within the RSME Business Partner or for any other reason he deems appropriate, to become Honorary Members of the RE Officers Mess Brompton. The privilege will last for the period of the members appointment and they may be invited by the President of the RE Officers Mess Brompton to attend specific Corps and Regimental functions. They have no voting rights. A subscription may be charged; for those employees of the Business Partner this will normally be paid annually by the Business Partner in a single lump sum. Dining In and Out of The Corps. e. Dining In. (1) All Direct Entry officers newly commissioned into the Corps are dined in at a Corps Guest Night during their troop commander s course. (2) Transferees will be dined in as appropriate. 5-2

114 (3) Late Entry Officers will be dined in at a Corps Guest Night at a time convenient to them and as soon after taking up their first commissioned assignment as possible. (4) Reserve officers are dined into the Corps at a RE HQ Mess Dinner at the end of their Troop Commanders Course. f. Dining Out. Officers will be dined out at a mutually agreed Guest Night after they have resigned. There is no automatic right to be dined out at a particular event and officers must discuss their wishes with the RE HQ Mess Secretary before going firm on their plans. Officers receive no memento from the Corps, but all are sent a letter from the Chief Royal Engineer. g. Colonels Commandant. Cols Comdt are deemed to be serving until they cease to be a Cols Comdt. They are not dined out until after they have retired from the list of serving Cols Comdt. Cols Comdt may be presented with a memento of their service as directed by the Chief Royal Engineer. Attendance at functions Attendance at functions will be accorded to the various categories of membership in the following order of priority: a. RE HQ Mess Functions: (1) Corps Members (2) RE HQ Mess Honorary Members (3) Regimental Members (4) Corps Affiliated Members (5) Brompton Honorary Members b. RE Officers Mess Brompton Functions: Mess Committee (1) Regimental Members (2) Brompton Honorary Members (3) Corps Members Composition. The composition of the RE HQ Mess Policy Committee is: Chairman: Members: In Attendance: Secretary: Commandant RSME Gp Corps Colonel PMC RE Officers Mess, Brompton Corps Treasurer RE HQ Mess Secretary Responsibilities. The RE HQ Mess Policy Committee is responsible to the Royal Engineers Affairs Committee for the general control of all Corps affairs pertaining to the RE HQ Mess. RE HQ Mess Property and Corps Wines Management. On behalf of the Mess Policy Committee, the RE HQ Mess Secretary is the: 5-3

115 a. Custodian of the property of the Officers of the Corps, referred to as Corps property, located worldwide. b. Comptroller of the Corps wines and vintage port Mess Holdings of Corps Property. These will be accounted for: a. Articles in Daily Use. These will be issued to the Contract Caterer through CO 1 RSME Regiment on a permanent loan basis. These include portraits, paintings, furniture, silver tableware, crockery, linen and objets d art. b. Articles in Store. (1) The Custodian will retain responsibility for the silver centrepieces and other articles of Corps property in store. He/she will carry out spot checks of the centrepieces with the Contract Caterer on a regular basis. (2) The Chairman of the RE HQ Mess Policy Committee will arrange for a check of these articles to be carried out during the first half of each year. c. Swords and Other Regalia. The RE HQ Mess Secretary holds and is responsible for swords and other formal and ceremonial regalia. Individuals wanting to borrow such items should approach the RE HQ Mess Secretary for advice and assistance. d. Annual Muster. The Custodian will carry out an annual certified muster of all Corps Property as at 31 December each year. He/she will report additions, deletions or any other significant changes to the Corps insurers through the Corps Treasurer on a quarterly basis. He will provide the insurers with a fresh ledger as at 30 June each year. e. Stock Check of Corps Property. CO 1 RSME Regiment is to convene a Boards of Officers to complete a 100% check of Corps property over a 12-month period. f. Valuation. The Custodian will arrange for professional valuations of all Corps Property to be carried out annually. The silver is to be marked up for insurance purposes on 31 December each year in line with the agreed valuation. g. Removal of Property. Articles of Corps property are only to be loaned on the authority of the Custodian, who is responsible for ensuring that the rules governing security of the articles in transit are followed. This includes loans from store for Mess functions Corps Wines. The Comptroller is responsible for the security, issue and accounting of Corps wines. The Contract Caterer will provide labour to assist in the layingdown of stocks and the collection and service of Corps wines for functions. Stocks will be checked, valued and disposed of as decided by the RE HQ Mess Policy Committee. Subscriptions, Charges and Mess Bills In accordance with QRs 1975 Para 5.711, the Corps Treasurer, through the Army Personnel Centre and JPA, levies upon each serving RE Officer a subscription to preserve the financial stability of the Mess in its function as the Corps Mess. The amount levied is notified from time to time in the Supplement to the RE Journal. 5-4

116 5014. Although the regulations quoted above do not apply to serving officers promoted out of the Regimental Establishment, in practice all such officers continue to support the RE HQ Mess at the rates laid down by the Committee Retired Officers are invited to continue to support the RE HQ Mess, at special rates of annual subscription The subscription mentioned above should not be confused with the normal monthly subscriptions paid by officers to the Mess of the unit or establishment on whose strength they are serving and authorized under QRs 1975, Paras 5.708, and Guest Nights and Dinner Nights Standing Instructions for Corps Guest Nights, which must be followed for Corps Guest Nights and should be used as a guide line for all other dinner nights, are at Annex A Duty Personnel. On the day of a Mess Dinner or other function, it is the absolute first responsibility of Duty Personnel (the Orderly Officer and the Orderly Sergeant) to carry out their duties in full and to be in all respects ready to respond to any additional tasks that they may be given. They are neither to be given duties in connection with the organisation and conduct of a Mess function itself, nor are they to attend it in person. This requirement is to be repeated in Unit Standing Orders President. a. The Chief Royal Engineer will normally preside at Corps Guest Nights; in his/her absence the Representative Colonel Commandant will preside. If both are absent a Colonel Commandant will preside, or a serving officer in order of seniority. In any case, the choice is to be approved by the Chief Royal in advance. b. On other Guest or Dinner Nights the senior ordinary mess member present will normally preside. If a serving officer who is senior to all others is present and he/she is, or has been, a member of the Corps, the senior mess member may invite him/her to preside. However, this decision is to be taken in advance and if the officer concerned has actually been invited as a guest of the Mess then it may be inconsiderate to ask them to accept any responsibility for the conduct of the Mess table Vice President. A Vice President (known traditionally as Mister Vice and now when the situation demands as "Madam Vice") will be appointed for Guest and Dinner Nights to assist the President.. The selection of the Vice President is a matter for the President Seating. It is customary for the President and Guests of Honour to be seated at the head of the table, or at the main table, with the senior guest on the President s right. Remaining mess members are usually seated, in consideration of their seniority (though not slavishly so) down the table. When guests are present, due consideration should be given to their placing so as to facilitate hosting that is likely to be congenial to them. The Vice President should invariably be seated as if at the other end of the table from the President, so as to enable him to discharge his traditional functions effectively. The President of the Mess Committee (PMC) and, when appropriate, the RE HQ Mess Secretary, should be seated within easy reach of the President in case they are required during dinner Hosting. Guests are seated on their host s right. Hosts should ascertain where they are sitting in good time and not leave it to the last moment. Guests may be unknown to the host, so appropriate introductions should be made before dinner and so as not to delay entry into the dining room. 5-5

117 5023. Speeches. It is not customary in RE Messes for speeches to be made. However, on those occasions where they are warranted they should be kept short Retiring. Those present at dinner will stand when the President and his principal guests retire from the table. They may then resume their seats, or converse generally with others in the dining room. Except if suddenly and seriously indisposed, no one should leave the table before the President except with his express permission. Pregnant women may withdrew at their own discretion should they feel unwell. After the President has left the dining room, responsibility for the conduct of the Mess table falls to the Vice President who, in principle, is to remain at table until everyone has left it. The normal use of contractors means that in reality the dining room should be vacated as soon as possible after the meal has ended Smoking. There is no smoking in the RE HQ Mess, or in any other Corps building. Smokers may only smoke in specifically designated smoking areas Behaviour. Corps Guest Nights are occasions when the Corps and its officers are on display. Guests from the top echelons of the Services, Government, industry, commerce and the arts are routinely invited. Behaviour by hosts must be exemplary and examples of high spirits or misplaced style are both unwelcome and may be severely punished. Mess Guests The Mess is the home of the officers of the Corps. Only in exceptional circumstances are Other Ranks to be admitted to the Mess. Comdt RSME Gp has authority to decide without further consultation what constitutes exceptional circumstances noting that the Chief Royal s committee 34 directed that: a. There would be no more than 2 exceptional events each year and neither was to be a dinner 35. b. All applications for events at which Other Ranks (or their families) might be present were to draw attention to the fact in the application. Authority to accept or decline the invitation rested with Comdt RSME. c. Once approval for an exceptional event had been granted, the following rules would apply: (1) Mess kit, black tie or suits would be worn as appropriate. (2) No mention would be made of rank on seating plans or place cards (ie Mr or Mrs/Ms/Miss to be the default setting). (3) All charges raised would be the responsibility of the event sponsor. (4) Other Ranks would only be permitted into those rooms set aside for the function. They were barred from entering any other rooms. (5) The majority of attendees must be commissioned officers who were also mess members. 34 Policy for Mess Guests was reviewed in 1999 and remains extant. Minutes of the 47 th meeting of the Chief Royals Committee dated 16 Dec 99, Item 9 para 14 refers. 35 The current allocation of exceptional events is the WOs & Sgts Christmas visit to the officers Mess and the all ranks family luncheon which takes place as part of the Corps Memorial Weekend. 5-6

118 Annex: A. Royal Engineers Headquarter Mess Standing Instructions for Official Dinners. B. Headquarter Mess Mess Property Policy 5-7

119 Annex A to Chapter 5 ROYAL ENGINEERS HEADQUARTER MESS STANDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICIAL DINNERS 1. Background. The Royal Engineers Headquarter Mess (RE HQ Mess) hosts 4 official dinners each year; 3 Corps Guest Nights (CGN) and one Corps Dinner Night (CDN). These instructions apply principally to CGN, although they should be broadly adhered to for the CDN and other dinners where appropriate. 2. Definitions: a. Corps Guest Nights. The dinners are principally to dine in newly commissioned officers attending the current Troop Commanders Course and to dine out officers who are retiring from the Corps. In addition, the dinners are used as a means to enhance the Corps reputation and as such they provide the Chief Royal Engineer (Ch RE) the opportunity to attract and influence senior military and defence figures as well as major players from industry, commerce, academia, the arts, and elsewhere to the good and benefit of the Corps. They also provide an opportunity to thank and recognize other individuals and organisations which may have aided or assisted the Corps over time. Chaired by the Ch RE in all but exceptional circumstances, they are a 3-line whip for serving Colonels Commandant (Cols Comdt). b. Corps Dinner Nights. The dinners provide an opportunity for members of the Mess to invite personal guests to dinner. Chaired by a Col Comdt (but not necessarily the Ch RE) the dinners are not whipped and, although formal, do not include Corps guests. 3. Aim. These instructions provide detailed guidance for the successful delivery of major Corps dinners held in the RE HQ Mess and should be adhered to at all times. 4. Outline of Events. All dinners follow a standard pattern. A detailed timeline for the months preceding the dinners is given in Appendix 1 and a detailed breakdown of the day of the event is given at Appendix 2;outline timings for the evening are: a. 1830: Drinks at Pasley House for the Ch RE, Corps senior officers and senior guests 36. b. 1845: Drinks available for members of the Corps attending CGN 37. Newly commissioned Direct Entry officers and any transferees on the Troop Commanders Course, newly commissioned Late Entry officers, newly commissioned Reserve officers and retirees assemble in Lower Ante Room. c. 1850: Corps Col collects Ch RE and Cols Comdt and escorts to the Mess. d. 1900: Ch RE addresses the newly commissioned Direct Entry officers and any transferees on the Troop Commanders course, newly commissioned Late Entry officers, newly commissioned Reserve officers and retirees. If a Col Comdt is being dined out then the Ch RE will present an Armada Dish, all of which is followed by informal discussions with those present. e. 1910: Comdt RSME escorts senior guests from Pasley House to the Mess. 36 List of hosts and guests to be checked by Pasley House staff and Mess Manager alerted to any late arrivals. 37 Diners to be checked on arrival and the Mess Manager is to be alerted to any absentees (or additions). 5A-1

120 f. 1915: Directed by the Corps Col, newly commissioned officers and retirees leave the Lower Ante Room and join others in the Conservatory. g. 1915: Official guests arrive and are welcomed formally by Ch RE in the Lower Ante Room. h : Guests hosted by allocated hosting group in the Lower Ante Room. i. 1945: First call for dinner (Trumpeter). j. 1955: Final dinner call (Fanfare). Guests move into the dining room. k. 2000: Corps Grace 38. Dinner begins. l. 2300: Dinner ends. Diners leave the dining room. Bar is open in the Conservatory and pre-ordered drinks for senior guests are laid out in the Lower Ante Room. Members of the Corps are expected to take this opportunity to mix with all the senior guests. m. 0100: Bars close. Remaining guests leave. 5. Band. The Corps band will always be in attendance except in the most exceptional circumstances. In its absence, the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers should be in attendance. 6. Guests. CGN are major Corps events. External guests are invited and controlled by HQ RSME, which maintains a rolling 12-month list of guests, continually updated by suggestions from Cols Comdt and other members of the Corps. To avoid last-minute changes of briefing notes and seating plans, nominations for a particular CGN will not be accepted less than one month before the event. a. Internal. Internal guests do not change and include: (1) Newly Commissioned Direct Entry Officers. Successive Tp Comds courses are dined-in at CGN. Details are confirmed by the Training Adjutant. (2) Retirees. Retiring officers who are RE HQ Mess members are dined out of the Mess at their convenience. It is up to individual officers to ask to be dined out and the RE HQ Mess Secretary will maintain a rolling list for all CGN. (3) Newly Commissioned LE Officers. Newly commissioned LE officers are to be dined into the Corps at a CGN of their choice in liaison with the RE HQ Mess Secretary (4) Reserve Officers. Newly commissioned officers of the Reserve who are also members of the RE HQ Mess may be dined-in at a CGN if they wish. b. External. Suggestions for external guests, military and civilian, should be made to the Comdt RSME Gp. In broad terms, senior official guests are invited based on the following guidelines: (1) Feb/Mar. UK and overseas Military. (2) Jun. Government and local Dignitaries. 38 Lord God, we thank you for this food and your provision for us everywhere. Amen 5A-2

121 (3) Oct. Professional Institutions and Academia (including RE Historical Society). Captains of Industry and Commerce will be invited throughout the year. c. Standing Invitations. (1) Corps Gold Medal Recipients. Corps Gold Medal recipients 39 should be automatically invited to all CGN and CDN as guests 40. (2) Holdfast Training Services (HTS). The Managing Director of HTS should be invited as a paying guest to all CGN. To sit on the Queen s table. (3) Sappers Network Ltd. The Chair of Sappers Network Ltd should be invited as a paying guest to all CGN. He should be notified well in advance of all senior guests attending, particularly those from industry and commerce. (4) Institution of Civil Engineers. The Director General should be invited to the Oct CGN. (5) City of London Livery Companies. (a) For those Livery Companies where the Ch RE is an Honorary Member (Worshipful Company of Masons, Worshipful Company of Tylers & Bricklayers and Worshipful Company of Engineers), the Master and Clerk should be invited once a year. (b) For those Livery Companies sponsored by RSME, 8 Engr Bde or other Engineer Groups, Comdt RSME Gp is to invite Masters and Clerks at his discretion. 7. Hosting. Correct, appropriate and thoughtful hosting of official guests is essential and a key deliverable for CGN. Hosting before dinner in both Pasley House and the Lower Ante Room supports key Corps influence activities. Hosting after dinner is open to ensure senior officers, for example, get direct access to the junior elements of the Corps. a. Instructions. Guests are selected by the Corps for a variety of reasons. Hosts should be clear as what, if any, specific outcomes are sought meeting them. (1) The RE HQ Mess Sec will issue an instruction to all officers attending well in advance of each dinner giving detailed timings and hosting arrangements. Hosting groups will be approved by Comdt RSME Gp. (2) Comdt RSME Gp will produce a guest briefing note for all senior hosts, informing them who is attending (including a short bio), why they have been invited and making hosts aware of any particular issues that need to be covered (or avoided) with the guest. b. Pasley House. (1) Ch RE, Cols Comdt and Corps principal 1* 41 will host official guests by assembling at Pasley House. Drinks are provided by the Mess and costs are 39 Currently Gen Sir Peter Wall, Sir Idris Pearce, Lt Col Inge. 40 Accepted practice is that a retired Ch RE does not attend any official Corps functions during the tenure of his immediate successor. 41 Comdt RSME Gp, Comd 8 Engr Bde, Ch ECMI ARRC. 5A-3

122 assigned to the dinner. Guests move on foot from Pasley House to the Mess as directed by Comdt RSME Gp. (2) Seating Plans for Burgoyne and Queen s tables are to be on display in Pasley House. c. Before Dinner. Guests will remain in the Lower Ante Room hosted by all serving OF5 and above at the dinner. Lt Cols and below will meet in the Conservatory. (1) On arrival in the Mess, all official guests are greeted by the Ch RE at the entrance to the Lower Ante Room. He will pass them to the Corps Col who will take them to sign the Visitors Book before handing them to a nominated senior officer, who will offer them a drink before introducing them to their allocated hosting group. (2) Whilst being hosted each guest will be shown where they are sitting on the seating plan. (3) All Lt Cols and below will congregate in the Conservatory. (4) Seating Plans for Burgoyne and Queen s tables to be on display om the Lower Ante Room. d. After Dinner. Senior guests will be escorted to the Conservatory by their table hosts. Ch RE, Cols Comdt and Corps 1* should then ensure they have drinks 42 before assisting them to mingle with other guests and diners. The Corps community is to seize the opportunity to mix and converse with the guests. A key element of after dinner hosting is to ensure the more junior element of the Corps (Lt Col and below) meet and chat to senior serving officers. 8. Mess Layout. Layout of the Mess is to be: a. Entrance Hall. Hat and coat rack(s). Tables with drinks. b. Lower Ante Room. Cleared of most furniture but with some chairs left against the wall. Table in the centre of the room with Visitors book. Table under picture of Maj Gen Ardagh with drinks for guests. c. Conservatory. Cleared of all furniture. Bar on north wall. d. Bar. Cleared of furniture. Dining room chillers to be against the north wall. 9. Seating Plan. RE HQ Mess Sec will produce the seating plan. Draft plans for Burgoyne and Queen s tables are to be sent to the Ch RE for approval no less than 5 working days before the event. Outline direction for the seating plan is: a. Burgoyne Table. Hosted by Ch RE. Cols Comdt, senior guests (military 2* and equivalent and above), Corps Col RE and others at the Ch RE s discretion. b. Queen s Table. Hosted by Comdt RSME. Corps 1* and 1* equivalent guests, Corps OF5, and others at discretion of Comdt RSME. 42 Mess Manager will take orders for after-dinner drinks from all those sitting on Burgoyne and Queen s tables whilst the cheese is served and will ensure pre-arranged drinks are waiting in the Conservatory for collection by guests and senior hosts when they leave the dining room. 5A-4

123 c. Others. Seating plan for remaining tables is the responsibility of the Corps Mess Sec. Default settings are: (1) Mr Vice 43. Kitchener Table. Closest to Queen s table. (2) RE HQ Mess Sec. Gordon table, closest to Burgoyne table. (3) Newly Commissioned officers on the Troop Commanders course. Where possible, officers should sit with the Commanding Officer or other members of the unit to which they are assigned. 10. Conduct of the Meal. Conduct of the meal will follow the following format: a. Diners enter dining room. Remain standing. b. Ch RE and senior guests enter the dining room and take their seats. Ch RE bangs the gavel 2 or 3 times and invites the Padre or Mr Vice, in the absence of the former, to say the Corps Grace. c. The Padre or Mr Vice says the Corps Grace. All sit. d. Entrée is served. White or red wine offered. Water on table. e. Entrée cleared. Appetizer served. White or red wine offered. f. Appetizer cleared. Main course served. White or red wine offered. g. Main course cleared. Desert served. White or red wine offered. h. Desert cleared. Then: (1) Tables cleared of all items except centrepieces and candelabra. (2) Runners removed. (3) Port glasses and decanters 44 placed on table. Diners take port. When the Mess manager signals that all diners have their glasses charged, Ch RE calls silence by banging the gavel 3 times and stands. When all quiet he says Mr Vice, The Queen. Mr Vice stands and says Ladies and Gentlemen he then pauses to give diners time to stand before continuing. (4) Diners stand, military to attention, holding port glasses in the right hand at waist height. Mr Vice then says The Queen. (5) Band plays the first verse of the National Anthem. (6) Diners, led by the Ch RE, toast The Queen. (7) All sit down. (8) If overseas guests are present 45, the procedure at Appendix 3 is to be followed. In most cases the Ch RE calls for silence by banging the gavel 3 times 43 The most junior officer from the newly commissioned Direct Entry officers being dined in from the Troop Commanders course. Corps Mess Sec to brief on duties in detail, including issue of crib card as necessary. 44 Mess no longer serves Madeira. Port only. 45 RE HQ Mess Sec is to check in advance if any overseas guests are attending. 5A-5

124 and stands. When all quiet he says Mr Vice, The Heads of State of those here represented. Mr Vice stands and says Ladies and Gentlemen ; he then pauses to give diners time to stand before continuing The Heads of State of those here represented. Diners stand and led by the Ch RE toast The Heads of State of those here represented. Note the band does not play. i. Immediately after the toasts, and before anything is placed on the table, the Ch RE will call for silence by banging the gavel 3 times, stands and gives a short address. Good manners dictate that diners remain quiet whilst he is speaking. The Mess Manager should ensure that there is no movement of staff throughout this period. j. After the Ch RE s address the Mess Manager will invite the Band leader to take port with the Ch RE. At the same time coffee, mints, cheese, biscuits and fruit are served. k. After the band leader has returned to his place the band will provide musical entertainment, including playing the marches of the senior military guests. It is now accepted practice for guests to stand while their marches are played. The set will end with Hurrah for the CRE, sung with gusto whilst standing by all Sappers present and, finally, the Corps Regimental Quick March, Wings, is played. Some notes on musical entertainment are at Appendix 3. l. Once the band has finished and departed the Ch RE will rise and lead the Burgoyne table guests out. Remaining diners should vacate the dining room expeditiously once the Ch RE and senior guests have left. 11. Bar Opening Hours. The bars will normally stay open to 0100hrs, or as otherwise directed by the Comdt RSME. 12. Accommodation. The Ch RE will always stay in Pasley House and Cols Comdt will normally be invited to stay when there is room. Other senior guests (military and civilian) will be accommodated in the Mess as far as is possible. Others who have asked for accommodation will be accommodated as best as is possible within Brompton Barracks. In all cases the Corps Mess Sec is responsible for booking and allocating rooms. 13. Risk Assessment. The Corps Mess Sec is responsible for producing a risk assessment for all Corps dinners. 14. Ch RE Brief. The RE HQ Mess Sec is to send the Ch RE a written brief not less than 5 working days before each event. The brief is to cover: a. RE HQ Mess Sec s Hosting Instruction. b. Comdt RSME s Guest Briefing Note. c. Number of newly commissioned Regular Direct Entry officers, Regular Late Entry officers and Reserve officers being dined in. d. The details of any officer transferees being dined in and any overseas officers attending who are on the Troop Commanders course. 5A-6

125 e. Number of retirees being dined-out. To include names, an approximate figure for the total service of all retirees (eg; 5 people being dined out with a total of over 175 years service ) and short bios for all Lt Cols and above 46. f. Details of any Cols Comdt being dined out and confirmation that an Armada Dish has been prepared and is ready for presentation 47. g. Burgoyne and Queen s tables seating plans. h. Running order for the meal to include details of Mr Vice and confirmation of who will say Grace (Mr Vice or Padre). i. Key staff on duty (Mess Manager and Band Leader; others as appropriate). 15. Mess Games. Mess games will only be played if authorised by the President of the Mess (Comdt RSME Gp). Games will only normally be authorised if a full risk assessment has been completed and agreed by the Mess President and Mess Secretary. 16. Dress. Further notes on dress are at Appendix 4. a. Serving officers should wear Mess Dress with miniature medals and neck decorations in accordance with extant Army Dress Regulations. Jackets are not removed unless directly involved in Mess games. Hats are to be worn by all those moving outside the Mess in uniform. b. Retired officers should wear Black Tie with miniature medals. Mess dress may be worn with R worn under the badges of rank on the shoulders. c. Other guests should wear Black Tie with medals and decorations as appropriate. Appendices: 1. RE HQ Mess Time Line for Corps Guest Nights. 2. RE HQ Mess Actions on the Day of Corps Guest Nights 3. Toasts and Music. 4. Dress. 46 Provided by Corps Sec. 47 Corps Sec to arrange. 5A-7

126 Appendix 1 to Annex A to Ch 5 RE HQ MESS TIME LINE FOR CORPS GUEST NIGHTS The following is a guide to delivering a CGN or CDN and follows a chronological sequence with links to documents held on the RE RHQ MOSS site. Every CGN will be slightly different and therefore some artistic licence is to be expected. The CGN nominal role will require to be populated as required. This can be up to 12 months in advance. The CGN documentation for 2017 can be found here Ser Date task to be completed by Task Lead Support Remarks 1 D 12 months Proposed CGN dates for following CMS REWW REWW are to provide provisional dates for Batch Nights/CGN, months in line with the RMAS programme. (and for RETCC Dinner nights) to the Corps Mess Sec by 1 May annually. The proposed dates should be approved by the Ch RE and Corps 1* by 1 Jul annually. The finalised and agreed dates will be published at the Ch RE Cttee in late Nov annually. 2 D - 6 Months Discuss guest options with HQ RSME. Confirm likely attendance. HQ RSME CMS 3 D 3 Months Print and send official invitations CMS HQ Template for invitations and envelopes pour memoire to all official guests and retirees. RSME 4 Send out round robin CMS NA reminder to all Regts regarding CGN attendance. 5 Discuss menu options with ESS CMS ESS 3 options required. and confirm menu with Comdt Copy Menu to centre of centre of menu card template and update RSME and Corps Col. wine and port list. Print all centres of menu cards ASAP and press in preparation 6 Corps Secretary to send reminder to Cols Comdt confirming their attendance. 7 D 1 Month REWW to forward RETCC assignment details. 8 Liaise with flower lady wrt requirement Corps Sec 5A1-1 OFFICIAL for front and rear printing. CMS REWW Assignment details are required to ensure, where possible, that RETCC personnel are seating with the unit they will be joining. CMS NA Hazel Brickles Oastland Nurseries Grigg Lane Headcorn

127 Kent TN27 9LU Tel Mobile Copy music programme to back of Menu card template in preparation 9 Confirm music programme with DOM and Corps Col CMS Corps Band 10 Confirm hosting plan/groups for CMS HQ CR mentioned lack of engagement by wider Corps attendees. after dinner with Corps Col and RSME Units to receive hosting duties in future? This will require a bespoke assignee troops to task. instruction. 11 D 1 Week Print Menu Cards and Place Cards CMS NA Be prepared for changes up until the evening itself. 12 Issue ESS with list of wine and port to be served Usually 80 x red wine 80 x white wine 80 x Champagne + 10 to Comdt RSME (Signed for by Driver) 20 x port 13 Complete Seating Plan and provide CMS NA. Liaise with graphic designer wrt artwork and layout of seating e-copy to RE RHQ Graphics plans to ensure any specifics are covered. 14 Confirm Burgoyne and Queens tables seating plans with Comdt and Ch RE. CMS NA 15 Confirm Silver Plan with Silver Steward NA Silver plan should not be over repetitive 16 D + 4 Confirm billing with ESS accountant Taken from CGN nominal role 5A1-2 OFFICIAL

128 Appendix 2 to Annex A to Ch 5 RE HQ MESS ACTIONS ON THE DAY OF CORPS GUEST NIGHTS Ser Time Task Lead Support Remarks Tables laid out Mess Manager Mess Staff Normally complete day before Conservatory clear. Temp bar set up. Lower Mess Manager Mess Staff Normally complete day before Ante Room Clear and bar set up Tables fully laid out, less silver Mess Manager Mess Staff Final check on seating plan. Amend as RE HQ Mess Graphic Two A2 copies Kitchener and Gordon tables for Mess. necessary. Print Sec designer Two A4 copies on card for Queen s and Burgoyne tables for Pasley House Brief Mr Vice. Issue palm card as required RE HQ Mess RE HQ Sec Mess Sec Silver placed on tables Silver Steward - Silver plan agreed with Corps Mess Sec in advance Mess Secretary in Entrance Hall checking off members of the Corps as they arrive Mess Sec Keep track of attendees and identify any absentees or unexpected guests Drinks circulated by waiters Mess Manager Drinks on trays. Drinks for Tp Comds, LE and retirees in LAR. Drinks for senior guests in Entrance Hall Senior hosts and guests assemble in Pasley House Comdt RSME Corps Col Seating Plans for Burgoyne and Queen s tables to be on display. Guests to be shown where they are sitting Drinks available in Conservatory Mess Manager Waiters with trays Tp Comds, LE Commn Cse, Tranferees and RE HQ Mess Drinks from 1845 Retirees assembled in Lower Ante Room Sec All to sign Visitors Book before Ch RE arrives. Ensure glasses full when Ch RE arrives Corps Col collects Ch RE and Cols Comdts Corps Col On foot from Pasley House Ch RE, Cols Comdt, Corps Col arrive from RE HQ Mess Drinks on arrival Pasley House Sec Ch RE addresses and meets Tp Comds, LE RE HQ Mess Doors to Lower Ante Room closed Commn and retirees Sec Other guests into Conservatory. Dep PMC to ensure some control maintained over noise levels. TCC. LE and retirees to move into the Conservatory as directed by Corps Col. 5A2-1

129 Comdt escorts official guests from Pasley Comdt RSME On foot House Gp Comdt arr with remaining guests RE HQ Mess Sec Greeted by Ch RE at door to LAR and handed to Corps Col Guests sign visitors book before being handed to senior host who offers drink before escorting to hosting group Corps Mess Sec to confirm any seats RE HQ Mess Mess Adjustments to seating plan as needed unoccupied and / or additional seats needed Sec Manager Trumpet Call Mess 10 minute call Manager Corps Fanfare Diners move into dinner Ch RE and senior guests enter dining room Doors closed Dinner ends. Ch RE and guests leave dining Drinks (cash / chits) from Mess Bar and Conservatory room Corps Col, Corps Sec and other senior hosts ensure guests have drinks as required Bar closes Mess Manager 5A2-2

130 Appendix 3 to Annex A to Chapter 5 TOASTS AND MUSIC 1. Anyone present who is the subject of a toast should remain seated whilst the other guests drink his or her health. 2. Toasts to the Heads of State of other countries will only be proposed when an invited guest is being recognized as a formal representative of that country. National athems are played and if more than one foreign country is represented, the correct procedure is to toast the countries concerned in alphabetical order. Overseas officers attached to or visiting the Corps, or students at the RSME are not recognized as having a representative capacity. 3. When there are no formal representatives, should several overseas guests be present it is usual for the President to use what is known as the Sandhurst Rule - Mr Vice, the Heads of State of the countries here represented. The normal procedure follows, but the band does not play. 4. Heads of Commonwealth countries are only toasted when the Head of State is not HM The Queen, or when an Anthem other than God Save The Queen has been adopted for use on international occasions of similar standing. 5. Officers of Other Arms on the assigned strength of the RSME, for example the SO2s Armoured and Infantry, will always have their Regimental marches included with any others in the programme of music. 6. It is customary for individuals to stand when their march is played. Others should remain seated and the practice involving standing on the tables or chairs should be discouraged. 5A3-1

131 Appendix 4 to Annex A to Chapter 5 DRESS 1. The dress for Guest or Dinner Nights in order of preference is: a. Mess dress, with miniature medals, is to be worn by all serving officers. b. A black Dinner Jacket ( Black Tie ) with miniature medals may be worn by other diners; including serving officers still awaiting the arrival of their Mess Dress in transit. Either a plain black waistcoat, or a Corps cummerbund (plain red; 5 pleats), is to be worn with the Dinner Jacket. Ties are to be plain black. 2. White dinner jackets are only worn in Messes where Tropical Mess Dress is the authorised dress. They are never worn in the RE HQ Mess at formal dinners. 3. Exceptionally, No.1 Dress or No. 2 Dress may be worn by Officers who are temporarily not in possession of Mess Dress, or who do not necessarily have it, for example Officers of the Reserve Army, Commonwealth or Foreign Armies or Army or Combined Cadet Forces. If any of these orders of dress are worn, they should be worn with full size medals and not miniatures. 4. Where neck Badges or Stars of Orders are worn, then the instructions issued by the order of chivalry concerned are to be strictly followed. 5A4-1

132 Annex B to Chapter 5 CORPS PROPERTY POLICY NOTE General 1. The RE HQ Mess buys property for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the officers of the Corps. All such property is controlled by the RE HQ Mess Secretary, assisted by the PMC and Deputy Mess Secretary as necessary. This policy note provides guidance for purchasing, storing, maintaining, displaying, repairing and disposing of all Mess property as appropriate. 2. Categories. Mess property is categorised as: a. Silver. These may be major or minor pieces. Major pieces are normally commissioned by the Corps, minor pieces by units. b. Paintings. Commissioned by the Corps or units. c. Other Works of Art. This includes any other items of art, eg sculptures or table pieces purchased by the Corps. d. Other Property. Chairs, lamps, and any other items of routine mess furniture, fixtures and fittings required by the RE HQ Mess and not provided by the RSME Business Partner. 3. Purchasing Policy. The Corps may, subject to approval in advance by the RE HQ Mess Committee 48, and others as necessary 49, provide financial support for the purchase of silver, paintings or other artwork. Other Property is the responsibility of the RE HQ Mess Secretary and not considered further in this note. In all cases, the following guidelines, shown pictorially by the flowchart at Appendix 1, should be followed: a. Major Pieces. Normally fully funded by the RE HQ Mess. (1) All Sterling silver; never plate and never resin or filled. Purchasers should be aware of the many short-cuts that can be taken by manufacturers and mitigate this risk as far as possible by only purchasing from reputable silversmiths approved by the Corps 50. (2) Corps silver centre pieces or major paintings. (3) Grand by design, build and impact. (4) Usually not more than one major piece every 5 years. b. Minor Pieces. May be part funded by RE HQ Mess. (1) Inspired, commissioned and designed by Units. 48 Chair Comdt RSME Gp. All bids through the RE HQ Mess Secretary, copy for info to the Corps Treasurer. 49 RE Affairs Committee, Corps Finance Committee and Ch RE Committee depending on size of purchase 50 Advice from the Corps Secretary, Mess Secretary or Corps Treasurer as required. 5B-1

133 (2) Design must be approved by RE HQ Mess Committee before financial support will be given. (3) Up to 50% of costs, up to a total not exceeding 3k, for each piece assuming sufficient funds in the funding line. (4) Up to two pieces supported each year, if of sufficient quality and Mess funds available. c. Paintings. As for minor works. Concept of picture must be approved by the RE HQ Mess Committee prior to any funding being agreed. d. Other Works of Art. May be major or minor pieces and will be considered accordingly, each piece being judged on its own merits. e. Budget Planning. Early liaison with the Corps Treasurer is essential. Units must take all reasonable care to ensure that the price quoted for a piece of art does not increase once the commission has been agreed. VAT must be taken into account and where possible fixed-price contracts should be sought. Units should not assume the Corps will meet any part of any extra costs that arise after the contract has been placed. 4. Retrospective Bids. Retrospective bids for financial support will not be considered. 5. Design guidelines. The following factors should be considered: a. Silver. In broad terms the Corps will seek to sponsor a few, high quality pieces, produced by acknowledged or up-and-coming silversmiths. (1) Pieces that represent major events in the history of the Corps. This can include major events or anniversaries as well as campaigns. (2) Items made (and designed) by reputable designers and silversmiths. (3) Innovative and impressive in design and size or both. Sponsors should bear in mind the possible impact the pieces will have on members of the Corps in the next century. (4) Costs normally around 50k (including VAT). b. Pictures. Outline plan of any proposed picture must be agreed with RE HQ Mess committee prior to any commitment being made with the artist. Failure to do so may jeopardise any financial support from the Corps. c. Other Art. Major or minor pieces are subject to the same scrutiny as silver and paintings. 6. Insurance: a. All Corps property will be insured by the Corps. The RE HQ Mess Secretary will arrange for values to be checked annually by professional valuers and insured amounts amended in line with the valuation. b. Corps property on both long-term and temporary loan to units will be covered by the Corps insurance policy. 5B-2

134 7. Repair. The HQ Mess holds a fund for the repair and maintenance of Corps property. The following guidelines apply. a. Units may be held responsible the cost of replacement or repair to items of Corps property on loan to or borrowed by them if the damage is considered culpable. b. Normal wear and tear will be managed by the Corps. c. All Corps property in need of repair must be returned to the RE HQ Mess. Units are not to make their own arrangements. d. Loss. The Corps may ask units which have lost or had stolen, Corps property on loan to them, to contribute as a minimum the insurance excess and, should culpability be proved or assumed, some or all of the replacement cost. 8. Disbanded Unit Property. Property held by units that disband is not to be disposed of locally but must be returned to the RE HQ Mess for storage and/or disposal as appropriate. 9. Disposal. No property may be disposed of without the permission of the RE HQ Mess Committee. On behalf of the Corps, the Committee will hold periodic inspection boards to ensure Mess property is accounted for, managed, maintained and recycled or replaced as appropriate. 5B-3

135 Flow Chart Idea for new piece of art CO s direction Seek Advice from HQ Mess and RHQ RE No Initial Agreement Yes Do not proceed until support confirmed Design and Scope of Project Financial Strategy Prepare and Publish Competitive Tender Terms and Methods of Work Quotes from Artists Review Bids. Select preferred bidder No Discuss Financial options with RHQ RE Refine concept, design and price with artist Confirm Corps Support Confirm Details of Extent of Corps Financial Support Yes Review and Confirm Design and Quote Things Change! Seek Advice from HQ RE as necessary Accept Quote. Commission Artist. Sign Contract Accept Piece. Provide RE HQ Mess with photographs and detailed description for insurance purposes 5B - 4

136 CHAPTER 6 WARRANT OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS MESSES Headquarters Messes. The Corps has established a pair Headquarters Warrant Officers and Sergeants Messes of equal stature, at Brompton Barracks, Chatham and at Gibraltar Barracks, Blackwater. The President of the Headquarters Mess is the Corps Regimental Sergeant Major. All Corps Warrant Officers and Sergeants Messes in the Corps are to be guided by the procedures outlined below in their conduct of their own Mess President. The Mess President will normally preside. In his absence the senior Royal Engineer Mess Member present will undertake this function Vice President. A Vice President will be appointed for Guest and Dinner Nights. It is customary for the most junior Mess Member to carry out this appointment, unless the President should decide otherwise Seating. It is customary for the President, Guests of Honour and the Mess Committee to be seated at the head of the table. Remaining Mess Members are seated, in order of seniority, down the table, the Vice President occupying the last position Format for Guest and Dinner Nights. The same basic procedure as for the RE Headquarter Mess is to be followed for Guest and Dinner Nights in the Headquarters Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess and, where practicable, other Warrant Officers and Sergeants Messes of the Corps, and can be found at Annex A to Chapter 5. Where the procedure is to be varied to meet the requirements of local circumstances the President is to provide timely and clear instructions to Mess Members accordingly. In most Warrant Officers & Sergeant Messes of the Corps it is normal protocol to set a spare seat for Absent Friends as well as a toast at the end of the evening. Messes will differ depending on the custom of the Regimental Sergeant Major Letter of Non-Attendance. It is normal protocol to write a letter of non-attendance to any function within the Warrant Officers & Sergeant Mess to the Regimental Sergeant Major explaining why the individual cannot attend a function. The individual should give plenty of notice of their non-attendance in order for a reply from the Regimental Sergeant Major to be sent Presiding Member. The Regimental Sergeants Major of all Royal Engineer Regiments, Schools and Training Centres will be the Presiding Member of their respective Messes. In all other Messes the Senior Royal Engineer Member will preside. Presiding Members are therefore both individually and collectively the custodians of the standing, tone and reputations of their own respective messes and of RE Corps Warrant Officers and Sergeants Messes collectively Mess Rules. Every Mess has its rules and it is incumbent on all Mess members, not just those newly promoted to Sergeant, to learn and comply with them. The rules are made by the Mess Members to ensure its smooth running for the benefit of the majority. Mess Standing Minutes should be voted in annually, normally at the first Mess Meeting after the Christmas stand down. When writing both rules and Standing Minutes, Regimental Sergeant Majors should consider the traditions of the Corps and ensure their rules and Standing Minutes reflect them appropriately i.e. dress to be worn within the Warrant Officers & Sergeant Mess [ blank ] 6-1

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138 CHAPTER 7 REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS ROYAL ENGINEERS CONTENTS Section Content Page 1 HQ RE 1.1 Role and Function 2.- Corps Funds 2.1 General 2.2 Charitable Subscriptions 2.3 Corps Grants 2.4 Corps Entertainments 3 Institution of Royal Engineers 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Objects 3.3 Membership 3.4 Activities 3.5 Institution Secretariat 4 Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Museum Management and Funding 4.3 Museum Facilities 4.4 Library Management 4.5 Loans of Books 4.6 Research 4.7 Unit Histories 4.8 Opening Hours and Telephone Contacts 5 Royal Engineer Association 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Aims 5.3 Membership & Subscriptions 5.4 Controller 6 Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Funds and Finance 6.3 Management 6.4 Band Bidding Procedure for musical support to Corps Events 7 Royal Engineer Sports & Entertainment Board 7.1 Constitution 7.2 Composition and Authority of the Board 7.3 RE Sports and Games Fund 7.4 Subscribers 7.5 Participation in Sports and Games 7.6 Conduct of RE Sports and Games clubs 7.7 Duties of Sports and Games clubs 7.8 Bids for Grants 7.9 Club Secretaries and Treasurers 8 Corps Property 8.1 Definitions 8.2 Checks and Valuations 7-1

139 8.3 Insurance 8.4 Loans 8.5 Unit Silver and Property 9 Disposal of Property and Funds of units on Disbandment, amalgamation, re-titling or if placed in suspended animation 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Disbandment 9.3 Suspended Animation 9.4 Amalgamation or Re-titling 9.5 General 7-2

140 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 1 REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS ROYAL ENGINEERS Role and Function. Regimental Headquarters Royal Engineers (RHQ RE) is commanded by the Colonel Royal Engineers and located in the Ravelin Building, Brompton Barracks; accommodation it shares with the RE Museum, Library and Archive. RHQ RE is principally responsible for delivering: a. Operational Enablement. Support to the soldier and family and support to veterans. Development of employment opportunities and personal development. b. Regimental Legacy. Sustaining the Corps, Community Engagement, Heritage and Assurance In delivering these outputs, RHQ RE is structured to include: a. Colonel Royal Engineers. Responsible for managing HQ output and the interface between Chief Royal Engineer and the Corps. A trustee on all Corps charities and designated funds. He commands the Recruiting and Liaison Staff and has particular responsibilities for officer recruiting. He is President of the RE Band, chairs the Corps Dress Committee and is a Director of Corps Enterprises. b. Corps Treasurer. Manages the Corps finances and advises on investments and governance. c. Controller REA. Manages benevolence and welfare for the serving soldiers and their dependent families as well as the retired community. d. Corps Secretary. Principle point of contact to and staff support for the Chief Royal Engineer. General support to the serving and retired Corps. Editor of Sapper magazine. e. Chief Executive and Secretary Institution RE. Role includes developing professional accreditation through membership of the Engineering Council, publication of the RE List, Journal, Supplement and Corps History. f. Director RE Museum, Library and Archive. Manages the Corps Museum, Library & Archive, a designated and accredited collection, on behalf of the Corps. g. Mess Secretary. The Corps Mess Secretary manages the RE HQ Officers' Mess on behalf of the mess membership which includes development and maintenance of the Corps' silver and art collection as well as upkeep of the Grade II listed building and gardens Manning [ blank] 7-3

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142 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 2 CORPS FUNDS General Members of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee are Trustees of the Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust Fund (RECCT). The Disbanded Units Trust Fund (DUTF) is now merged with the RECCT and managed by the same Trustees Serving officers, including those promoted out of the Regimental Establishment, and soldiers of the Corps are encouraged to make voluntary contributions to support the respective Corps funds as indicated below. The current annual subscription rates, expressed as a percentage of a day s net pay with the authorizations shown are: a. Officers: (1) RE HQ Mess 70% - Chief Royal Engineer s committee. (2) RE Central Charitable Trust 160% - AGAI Paragraphs b. WOs & SNCOs. RE Central Charitable Trust 125% - AGAI Paragraphs c. Junior Ranks. RE Central Charitable Trust 120% - AGAI Paragraphs Charitable Subscriptions Income received into the RE Central Charitable Trust is used in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed to support REA benevolence, RE Sports and Games, Sapper magazine, RE Bands, RE Museum and esprit de corps. A set proportion (71.5%) of the officers subscriptions received in the RE Central Charitable Trust fund represents their annual subscription to the Institution of Royal Engineers and is transferred to that account on receipt. Corps Treasurer The Corps Treasurer is the treasurer to the following registered charities, Trust Fund and Limited Companies: a. The Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust. b. The Royal Engineers Association. c. The Institution of Royal Engineers. d. The Royal Engineers Museum. e. The Royal Engineers Vocational Education and Training Trust. f. REVTRAD Limited. g. The Royal Engineers Headquarters Mess. h. RE Continuous Personal Development (RE CPD). i. RE Corps Enterprises Limited. 7-5

143 Role and Responsibilities of Corps Treasurer The Corps Treasurer, supported by Corps Funds staff, is responsible to Trustees and Directors to: a. Manage and account for all non-public funds and assets of the Royal Engineers charities and their legal subsidiaries in accordance with Charity Commission guidance, mandatory accounting and Trustee policy. b. Maintain and distribute the annual voluntary income derived from the Days Pay Scheme. c. Supervise the operational income and expenditure, charity bank accounts and the charity investments accounts of each legal entity. d. Prepare and submit for appropriate Trustee approval all annual charity budgets and 5 year forecasts. e. Prepare and submit for professional audit draft annual accounts for each registered entity. f. Supervise a registered Pay Roll and Private Pension Plan for private employees. g. Act as a billing agency for all Corps charity expenditure. h. Liaise with professional external agencies as necessary in support of Corps governance. i. Provide support and guidance to Corps charity committees Applications for Funds. Applications for financial support to sports events, adventure training expeditions or any other activities should all be discussed with the Corps Treasurer in the first instance. As a rough guide, support will be available to authorized activities to all those who subscribe to the days pay scheme [blank] 7-6

144 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 3 THE INSTITUTION OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Introduction The Institution of Royal Engineers was established in 1875 and granted its Royal Charter by King George V in The Charter, Bye-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Institution can be viewed on the website or obtained free on application to the Secretary. The Trustees are the Council of the Institution and their appointments are shown in Institution publications and on the website. In addition to the Council there are three standing sub Committees: Objects a. The Finance and Assurance Committee (FAC). b. The Member Services Committee (MSC). c. The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive Committee (REMLAC). d. The Professional Registration Committee (PRC) The objects of the Institution are to promote and advance the science of military engineering and to promote the military efficiency of the Corps of Royal Engineers. In pursuit of these objects, the Institution provides a forum for debate through its sponsorship of joint professional meetings; the publication of articles in its Journal; the maintenance of a Museum and Library for the Corps heritage and archive collection; and the administration of prize funds and a memorials fund. The Institution is a Licensed Member of the Engineering Council (EngC), providing professional engineer registration to its members. Membership There are four grades of membership: a. Member. Membership of the Institution is open to serving and retired officers, warrant officers and non-commissioned officers who are lance corporal and above. This applies to both regular and TA members of the Corps of Royal Engineers, and to those serving or who have served in the engineer arm of the land forces of Commonwealth countries and such other friendly nations as the Council of the Institution shall determine. b. Apprentice Technician Member. Sappers, on joining the Royal Engineers are eligible to join as Apprentice Technician Members. On promotion to Lance Corporal or on achieving registration as an Engineer Technician (Eng Tech), Sappers become Full Members. c. Fellow. The qualification details and Fellowship application forms are available from the Secretary and are also published on the Institution website, d. Honorary Membership. There are two grades of Honorary Membership, both are elected by Council: (1) Honorary Member. This is a personal honour and is not conferred on the holder of an office as such. (2) Honorary Associate Member. This membership is normally reserved for the senior Military Engineers of the armed forces of friendly nations and other 7-7

145 distinguished holders of office in professions allied to that of the Institution and Corps. e. Associate Membership. Associate Membership by subscription is no longer offered Membership Applications. Details of all membership and registrations available can be viewed on the Institution website at or can be obtained from the Institution offices at Chatham. Activities The five principal activities for which the Institution has responsibility are: a. The Museum and Library. (1) The RE Museum, located in the Ravelin Building on the edge of Brompton Barracks. See Section 4 of this chapter for more details. (2) The RE Corps Library is located in the HQ RSME main building in Brompton Barracks. SeeSection 4 for more details. b. Publications. The Institution publishes the Royal Engineers Journal three times a year, the Supplement to the Journal (sometimes referred to as the Pickaxe ) every two months, and the RE List annually. Publications, other than the RE List, can also be viewed by members on the website. c. Funds. The Institution administers charitable funds and awards prizes for many RE courses and publications. The Institution is responsible for a significant number of memorials both physical and personal. d. Professional Engineer Registration. The Institution of Royal Engineers is licensed to award Professional Engineering Registration to its members. Further details can be obtained from the Institution offices or can be accessed through the website. e. Joint Professional Meetings. The Institution sponsors joint professional meetings and promotes links with other professional institutions. Institution Secretariat The Institution is privately financed by members subscriptions and is a charitable organization, incorporated by Royal Charter. Its premises in the Ravelin (Museum) Building are funded by the MOD The staff who produce The Royal Engineers Journal, The Supplement to the Royal Engineers Journal and The Royal Engineers List are private employees of the Institution. (NB: Sapper Magazine is produced by the Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust) The Institution Secretary coordinates all the Institution s affairs and acts as its Chief Executive. Any requests for assistance should be referred to him in writing, by or by telephone: Secretary The Institution of Royal Engineers The Ravelin Building Brompton Barracks Chatham, 7-8

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147 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 4 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS MUSEUM, LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE Introduction The Royal Engineers Museum was formally established by the Institute (later renamed Institution ) of Royal Engineers in The original collection was largely drawn from a model room of engineer equipment started by Major Pasley at Chatham in 1812 and a collection begun by the Royal Sappers and Miners at their depot in Woolwich in 1839 and brought to Chatham on their incorporation into the Corps of Royal Engineers in In 1912 the Museum was established in the North Block of Brompton Barracks in what had originally been the Chapel (now the RE Warfare Wing). After two world wars and many other campaigns the collection outgrew the space available and it moved to its present location in the Ravelin Building, where it was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 20 May The Ravelin Building was designed by a Royal Engineer architect and opened in 1905 as the Electrical School of the Corps. The ground floor houses galleries illustrating the history of the Corps to the end of the Second World War and the magnificent medal collection. The courtyard, originally opened, was roofed over in and now houses displays showing the post-war history. Management and Funding The Museum is controlled by the Council of the Institution through the Royal Engineer Museum, Library and Archive Committee (REMLAC) of which the Museum Director is Secretary. There is a small, full-time staff of civil servants and privately paid employees, supported by part-time staff and several volunteers Development of the Museum is funded by the Royal Engineer Museum Foundation, a group of influential volunteers who search out grants, donations and bequests from a variety of sources. Running costs are offset by admission charges and trading profits from the Museum Shop. Any shortfall is met by grants from Corps and Institution funds The Museum is also supported by the Friends of the Royal Engineers Museum (FoREM), organised through regional groupings. FoREM supports the Museum in many ways and plays an active part in developing displays and promoting lectures and visits. Serving members of the Corps and FoREM enjoy free admission at any time on production of their MOD 90 or membership card respectively. Members of FoREM may also bring a guest free of charge. Members of the Institution are also allowed free entry which they may claim by giving their name to the cashier who will check against The RE List. All other visitors pay an admission charge. School groups are particularly welcome. Facilities The Museum offers the following facilities: a. Car parking. b. Souvenir Shop. c. Refreshments. d. Toilets. 51 At a cost of 250,000 of non-public money. 7-10

148 e. Wheelchair access throughout. f. Toilet suite for the disabled. g. Group discounts. h. Free introductory talk for groups. i. Guided tours at extra cost. j. Briefing room. k. Schools room. l. Guide book. m. Free research enquiry service The RE Library and Archive is located in the Headquarters building of the RSME at Chatham, although it is planned that it will be moved to co-locate with the Museum in the Ravelin Building. The origins of the Corps Library date back to the year 1812 when Major Pasley founded the School of Military Engineering. The Chatham library was such a success that in 1847 a Central Library was established in London. By 1862 libraries were also established at 16 home and 19 overseas stations. It clearly became very difficult to control such a widespread organisation and the tendency in later years was to close the overseas libraries and return the books to England or dispose of them locally. In 1951 a permanent and fitting home for the Library was established in the old lecture theatre in the HQ School of Military Engineering building, Brompton Barracks The Corps Library no longer holds an up-to-date technical collection of books. It is more concerned with the history of military engineering in general and the history of the Corps in particular. Histories of campaigns and details of engineer operations together with many unit war diaries for World War 1, a small number of war diaries for World War 2, the Boer War, China and Korea are also held. In addition to some 25,000 volumes on the art of war, military and civilian engineering, biographical and historical works, and the sciences allied to the duties of a Royal Engineer, the library also holds a large collection of maps and plans and an extensive photographic archive. Library Management The Library comes under the auspices of the Institution of Royal Engineers and is supported by Institution funds and the Royal Engineers Central Charitable Trust. It has a Librarian and Assistant Librarian paid for by public funds together with a Library Assistant paid for privately. The Librarian is responsible to the Director of the RE Museum, who in turn comes under the direction of the REMLAC. Loan of Books Books in the library are available for loan to Institution members at the discretion of the Corps Librarian. In some cases, where a member is unable to collect books, they may be sent by post. Loans are normally for no longer than a one-month period. The books that are reviewed in The Royal Engineers Journal are also normally forwarded to the Library and may be borrowed subject to the usual rules. Research 7-11

149 7412. The Library staff is too small to undertake any except the most rudimentary research on behalf of others. Although every effort will be made to respond to simple questions made by letter or , it is greatly preferred if researchers come to the Library for themselves Limited photocopying and scanning facilities are available. A charge will be made for their use. Unit Histories The library is not an official Government repository for information. The further development and upkeep of completed or draft unit historical records held in the library rests with Commanding Officers who must take responsibility for assembling research notes, and submitting articles, reports and records, including photographic records, to the Corps Librarian if unit histories are to be preserved and kept up to date. This requires enduring effort and close liaison with the library staff. The selection of appropriate electronic document and photographic formats requires particular care and consideration. The Collection The collection of over a million items is amongst the largest of the Army s museums after the National Army Museum and is the property of the Institution and managed under strict guidelines governed by the Trustees and the best practice in the professional sector. Excepting the few books that are part of the lending collection and some historic loans to recorded establishments, other items are only available for loan or exhibition at other government Accredited museums The collection comprises items representing the Corps history and evolution over the last three centuries as well as older material from its genesis in the King s Engineers. A significant proportion of the collection is on display in the galleries or accessible directly in the Library. Almost all stored and archived elements can be accessed by appointment with sufficient notice. See appendix to this section for details. Opening Hours and Telephone Contacts Museum opening hours are: a. Mondays by appointment only. b. Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm. c. Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 11.30am - 5pm. d. Closed 25 th and 26 th December and 1 st January The library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9.00 and and 1.30 and It is closed to visitors on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and on Bank Holidays. The Librarian can be contacted on BT: or ATN: during working hours. Useful telephone numbers are: a. Museum Director: b. General Enquiries: [blank] 7-12

150 7-13 Appendix 1 to Chapter 7, Section 4 Museum Collection Museum Displayed Collection: The main features of the collection on display include: a. 25 of the 55 Victoria Crosses awarded to the Corps; three George Crosses and 6,000 other medals. b. Field Marshall s Regalia of Lord Kitchener, Burgoyne, Napier and Simmons and Glubb Pasha s collection. c. The Gibraltar models (terrain and fortification in the 18 th century). d. Wellington s own map used at the Battle of Waterloo. e. The Gordon collection (very rare Chinese imperial items from his Chinese campaign and items from the Sudanese campaign, including the finial of the Mahdi s tomb). f. Ethnic collections relating to the Sudanese and Abyssinian campaigns. g. Zulu collections including items Chard collected at Isandlwana and Rorke s Drift (including his own revolver). h. Underwater warfare items include the 1880 s Brennan torpedo and its prototype (the only surviving example of the earliest wire guided weapon in the world) and 19 th century submarine mining equipment. i. Items from the genesis of manned flight including part of one of Bill Cody s aeroplanes. j. Early scientific instruments surveying, photographic, electrical and signalling. k. Collections from the Boer War fortification, transport, models and weapons. l. Collections from WW1- fortification, trench equipment, postal covers, recruitment, camouflage, early communications equipment, early gas masks including German prototypes, livens gas projector, improvised and experimental RE trench weapons, uniform, Nissen accommodation. m. Collections from WW2 anti aircraft equipment, mine detection and mine equipment, pontoon bridging systems and prototype Bailey bridge, vehicles including graders, dozers and trucks, extensive bomb disposal displays, elements of the German nuclear research heavy water system, prefabricated building systems, water supply equipment, the Mulberry Harbour models for demonstrating to Churchill (the Mulberry map is from the same production source as Eisenhower s D-Day map at Southwick House). There are also displays on Hobart s Funnies, Rail and Transport and Indo-China. n. Post WW2 collections include heavy vehicles (CET, diggers), Northern Ireland defences, ground-support to Harrier (a GR3 is in the galleries), collections relating to the Cold War, UN and End of Empire operations, e.g. National Service, Borneo, Korean War, Falklands War, Bosnia and the first Gulf War. o. The large-vehicle collection in the grounds includes: WW2 tank bridges, Churchill AVRE and a Churchill AVLB. Cold War items including Centurion ARK (one of two in

151 world), Centurion Bridge Layer (one of three in world) and Centurion AVRE, CHAVRE and CHAVLB, 432 minelayer and CET, TITAN and TROJAN prototypes. p. The large-equipment collection at Chatham Historic Dockyard Slip 3 includes around 30 other tracked and wheeled vehicles and bridging systems from WW1 to the 1980s, as well as Kitchener s command carriage from the Sudan campaign and a D- Day diesel locomotive Museum Stored Collection and Archive. In addition to the material on display the museum holds a very large stored and archive collection which may be available for research purposes: a. The bridge-model collection spans 170 years of very accurate, large training models covering nearly every system used by the RE over the period. The breadth and quality of this collection is probably unique encompassing hundreds of models and thousands of components. This collection will be displayed by late b. Delicate Stores spanning approximately 10,000 additional items including uniforms, armour, ethnic textiles and wooden and metal objects ranging from items of equipment to models of various kinds. c. The armoury collection includes about 400 weapons from around the world including firearms, pole-arms, swords, daggers and armour, as well as training artillery models and a few small artillery pieces. Some weapons are over 300 years old, most over 100 years; others are VIP gifts of fine workmanship, including Kitchener s Freedom of the City of London sword and Arabian weapons. d. The art collection includes over 400 works in various media (mostly watercolour, pen and ink and prints). Some are by talented members of the Corps and range back over the last two centuries. e. The archival collection includes part of the 650,000 documents and bundles of the Archive covering such items as Wellington s actual correspondence in the Peninsular, 1st editions of his Dispatches, Peninsular collections of correspondence, Atlas of North America , the Durnford papers from the Zulu War, Isandlwana Committee papers, Gordon s diaries, Kitchener s personal reports and the Mulberry Harbour blueprints The Library and Archive Collection. Hundreds of water colours and sketches from the 19 th century are held separately in albums in the Library. Maps, prints and plans include over 6,000 high quality items, ranging from A4 to double A1 size and produced over the last 250 years, many coloured and, some involving rare sets (e.g. a set of 80 Colnaghis from the Crimean War): a. The photographic collection starts from the earliest days of photography containing about 310,000 items, ranging in size from a postage stamp up to A2, often in albums as well a collection of 8,000 glass slides, 24,000 modern slides and over 700 films. 19 th century items include albums by Fenton (Crimean War), ethnic sets on Canadian tribes, the Canadian Boundary Commission, the Abyssinian Campaign and earlier Afghan Wars, numerous 19 th century photos of infrastructure work in the Empire, WW1 photos include unique panoramic scenes of the entire British Western Front and numerous operational pictures. b. The archival collection contains the rest of 650,000 documents and bundles. Highlights include 20 meters shelf space of 18 th century letter books (equivalent of the King s Works construction records of the medieval era), the Professional Papers of the RE and its Journal 1878 to the present, over a century s worth of all 7-14

152 the specifications and drawings of Sapper equipment and numerous military and social memoirs and war diaries spanning the 18 th and `9 th centuries and World Wars. c. The book collection includes over 34,000 books with numerous first editions by authors such as Augustus Pugin and Viollet le Duc on architecture, books dating back to the 16 th and 17 th century on fortification and artillery and large collections on the specialisms of the Corps fortification, transport, infrastructure, electricity, watersupply, irrigation, dams, port facilities, prisons, civic architecture (the Albert Hall), ecclesiastical architecture (Calcutta Cathedral), early flying etc., as well as collections donated by famous Sappers and on geographic and ethnic matters and general histories of the world wars. There is even a first edition set of Charles Dickens works signed by the author. The book collection is kept up to date through purchase and donation of review copies of works relating to military engineering and campaigns. It does not, however, duplicate the up-to-date technical collections of books and text books acquired by the Corps technical and teaching libraries. It is more concerned with the history of military engineering in general and the history of the Corps in particular Unit Histories. Many unit war diaries are held for the Boer War and World War 1, a smaller number for World War 2 and some more for Korea. A thin collection of war dairies exists for the later Cold War period. The Library is not an official repository and cannot hold classified information, its collection being the property of a charity. The further development and upkeep of completed or draft unit historical records rests with Commanding Officers who must take responsibility for assembling research notes, and submitting unclassified or declassified articles, reports and records, including photographic records, to the Head Curator if unit histories are to be preserved and kept up to date. Declassified diaries and reports no longer required by TICRE must also be offered to the Library before disposal. This requires enduring effort and close liaison with the curators. The selection of electronic document and photographic formats requires particular care and consideration to ensure an enduring legacy. 7-15

153 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 5 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Introduction The Royal Engineers Association (REA) was formed under the conditions of a Deed of Declaration of Trust by the amalgamation of the original Royal Engineers Association and the Royal Engineers Benevolent Fund Ltd, on 19 November The Trustees are members of the Council of the Association. The REA Management Committee and REA Finance Committee are standing committees of the Association The original Association was founded in October 1912 under the name of The Royal Engineers Old Comrades Association (REOCA). Its name was changed to the Royal Engineers Association in The Royal Engineers Benevolent Fund Ltd was originally established in 1868 as the RE Charitable Fund. It was incorporated as a Friendly Society on 29 January 1925 and changed its name to the RE Benevolent Fund on 23 July Aims The Aims of the Association are: a. To promote and support the Corps among members of the Association in the following ways: (1) By fostering esprit de corps and a spirit of comradeship and service. (2) By maintaining an awareness of Corps traditions. (3) By acting as a link between serving and retired members of the Corps. b. To provide financial and other assistance to serving and former members of the Corps, their wives, widows and dependants who are in need through poverty. c. To make grants, within Association guidelines, to the Army Benevolent Fund and to other charities which further the objectives of the Association. Membership and Subscriptions Eligibility for Membership: All men and women who have served or who are serving in the Corps of Royal Engineers, including Territorial, Militia and other existing or previous Reserve Army Units are eligible for membership Subscriptions for Membership shall be one of the following rates or categories per annum and subject to the Rules of the REA: Controller a. Life Membership. For a serving member of the Regular Army, a voluntary subscription to Corps Funds under the Day s Pay Scheme. b. Annual Membership not covered by Paragraph (a) above: 2. c. On attaining the age of 65, Full Members pay a reduced subscription of All correspondence relating to the Association should be addressed to: 7-16

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155 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 6 THE ROYAL ENGINEER BANDS Introduction All regular army military music is now provided under the auspices of the Corps of Army Music (CAMUS). Booking for bands and individual musicians is done centrally through Regional Command RE Cap Badged Bands. The Corps enjoys two bands that wear its cap badge in ceremonial dress; the regular RE Band and the Reserve Band, the Nottinghamshire Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers. Regional Command, where possible, will make every effort to ensure that a RE-badged band is allocated to Corps events but when requesting band support units should be aware that allocation will be made on a priority basis and dependent on availability. Should an RE Band not be available musical support may be provided from the wider CAMUS community [blank] 7-18

156 Constitution CHAPTER 7 SECTION 7 ROYAL ENGINEERS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BOARD The Royal Engineers Sports and Entertainment Board is a sub-committee of the Corps Finance Committee answerable to the Chief Royal Engineers, through the RE Affairs Committee, and is responsible for: a. Informing policy for the conduct of sports and games in the Corps and ensuring that Policy is delivered. b. The allocation of Corps funding to individual sports. c. Allocating responsibilities. d. Ensuring that national level competitors are nurtured in a balanced way. e. Providing advice to APC career managers in respect to the assignment aspirations of sports men and women. f. Ensuring chairpersons deliver effective management, including fiscal, of their respective sports Within the Board, the Colonel Royal Engineers and Corps Treasurer are responsible for the detailed examination of bids for funds. Composition of the Board The Board consists of: Chairman: Members: Non-Member Observer Secretary: Chief ECMI ARRC Commander 12 Engineer Group Commander 25 Engineer Group Colonel RE Corps Secretary Corps RSM Appointed by Commander 8 Engineer Brigade Corps Treasurer Meetings. The Board meets annually and invites representatives of those RE Sports and Games Clubs, whose presence is considered necessary to them in carrying out their business. Financial bids received from RE Sports Clubs will be reviewed by the Chief ECMI ARRC and Corps Treasurer in advance of the September meeting prior to submitting their proposals for consideration, in Committee, by the RE Sports Board. Extraordinary meetings may be convened at the request of any member of the board by giving notice to the secretary at least 21 days before the meeting is required to take place. A quorum is deemed to be constituted by the presence of either the President or Chairman of the Board with two members of the Committee The Board decides on final annual grants to sports clubs, units and detachments of the Corps for both current and capital expenditure at their annual meeting against the review recommendations. The Board s decisions must be endorsed by the Corps Finance Committee and approved by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. The Board submits the 7-19

157 recommended budget for the year following to these Committees after its September meeting The Treasurer RE Corps Funds is authorized to expend, without further reference to the Board, those amounts agreed by the Board and subsequently approved by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. Payments will necessarily be commensurate with the cash flow into and out of Corps funds as a whole The Corps Treasurer is responsible for maintaining accounts in respect of the Central RE Sports and Games Fund and for including relative income and expenditure and balance sheets within the RE Central Charitable Trust of the Corps accounts which are presented at the Annual General Meeting. RE Sports and Games Fund The fund is used: a. To promote Corps teams in all sports where representative matches are played and the level of skill justifies it. b. For assistance in sports and games where representative matches are not appropriate when, in the opinion of the board, worthwhile prestige accrues to the Corps. When making requests for assistance as much notice must be given to the board as is practical. c. To assist towards personal costs incurred by individuals participating in adventurous training pursuits Participation in all sports, games and activities with any appropriate assistance is regarded as a normal facet of Army life and it is the aim of the Committee to encourage such participation at all levels whenever the occasion is appropriate. Subscribers All serving RE Officers are expected to volunteer to contribute, via the Days Pay Scheme, to the RE Central Charitable Trust fund and retired RE Officers are also encouraged to support the Fund. As part of the contribution is devoted to the RE Sports and Games Fund they are automatically subscribers to the Fund. There is to be no entrance fee Any RE Officer of the Reserve Army or any Officer filling an appointment on, or attached to, an authorised RE establishment may subscribe to the RE Sports and Games Fund Under authority of Queen s Regulations, Paragraph (as amended) and AGAIs Paragraphs , all Soldiers are encouraged to contribute to the RE Central Charitable Trust Fund under the Day s Pay Scheme. A proportion of this income is devoted to Corps Sport at the discretion of the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. Participation in Sports and Games All subscribers may avail themselves of the facilities provided by sports and games clubs in the Corps. Regular Officers and Soldiers during their service on the active list may, when selected, represent the Corps in matches Non-subscribing Officers and Soldiers may not avail themselves either directly or indirectly of facilities which are or have been provided either in whole or part by the Fund. Conduct of Royal Engineers Sports and Games Clubs 7-20

158 7715. Each club receiving assistance from the RE Sports and Games Fund is to be administered by a committee with the minimum of three members, which is to include a chairman and a secretary Clubs are to have at least one general meeting annually and a copy of the Minutes of the meeting or an annual report are to be forwarded to the Secretary of the RE Sports Board. Duties of Sports and Games clubs Club committees are to be responsible for investigating and justifying all expenses incurred by teams or individuals taking part in their sport either as Corps representatives or, if appropriate, as a form of adventure training The Secretary RE Sports Board will call annually for financial bids from sports clubs to be submitted to the Corps Treasurer in June / July annually. The following information is to accompany each bid: a. A balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure for the previous twelve months accounting period i.e. January to December. b. A financial forecast for the current year. c. A budget for the ensuing 12 months. d. An explanation of any large variations between figures applicable to Subparagraphs a, b and c above. e. A financial forecast of capital expenditure for the next five years Recommendations of the review committee will be sent to all Board members prior to the annual sports board meeting Secretaries may, exceptionally, submit requests for additional assistance which are to consist of a concise statement showing a justification for the request and the extent to which assistance can be, or has been, made available from other sources RE Sports Clubs accounts are to be audited annually. Bids for Grants from the Sports and Entertainment Board The amount of money available for distribution is rarely sufficient to meet all the bids for grants that are received. It is therefore essential that clubs submit their bids with care and thought Sports Grants. Bids are called for annually for examination initially by the Colonel Royal Engineers and Corps Treasurer, who make their recommendations to the RE Sports & Entertainment Board at their meeting held in the autumn. A form will be issued requiring certain information and this represents the basis on which the clubs requests for grants are considered. These forms must be: a. Accurately Completed. There is no reason why facts should not be 100 per cent accurate, i.e. statements of actual amounts expended. Similarly, if proper budgeting is carried out, the production of reasonably accurate estimates for the following year should not be difficult. RE Sports Clubs are not to budget for a surplus to be carried forward to the next calendar year. 7-21

159 b. Supported. Any significant increase or decrease in the bid from that of the previous year should be explained in some detail in a supporting statement. A long supporting document is not required, but it must cover the essentials. c. Commented On. Comments are required by the Chairman of the relevant sport. d. Rendered on Time. If a bid is late, and as a result less money is available to be granted to the RE Sports and Games Fund by the Corps Committee, the fault can only be laid at the door of the club concerned Retrospective bids will not be considered Entertainment Grants. Corps Entertainments grants are now allocated by the Corps Entertainments Board negating the need for annual bids. That is the baseline and other bids will only be considered only if the following conditions are fulfilled: a. The occasion must be a deliberate, planned event. b. The guests must be important persons outside the Corps, and whose influences are significant to pursuing the policies and interests of the Corps. c. The occasion must be sufficiently broad based to benefit the Corps rather than the individual Mess or Unit. d. It can be demonstrated that other sources of public or non-public funds are inaccessible, or cannot meet the estimated costs in full. e. Due economy is being exercised, and the cost of delivering the required effect represents good value for money from a Corps perspective Individuals wishing to obtain more details of any particular fund or activity should consult the respective secretary, details of whom appear in the RE List. The potential expenditure for each year must be properly arrived at by a projected budget, and, if in the year following, different circumstances are likely to prevail, leading to an increased requirement for a grant, the reasons must be explained in the supporting document. If the bid has to be substantially raised again in the subsequent years, the facts will be considered by the Board and a low bid for one year will not automatically limit subsequent grants The money provided by the RE Sports and Games Fund is provided by all subscribing Officers and Soldiers of the Corps for the benefit of Corps sport. It is the duty of secretaries/ treasurers to ensure that this money is used in the most efficient and economical way for that purpose. This will be made easier if budgets and accounts are properly maintained. Club Secretaries and Treasurers Club Secretaries relinquishing their duties are to inform the Secretary RE Sports Board of the name and address of the new secretary for the club at least one month before handover, stating the date this is to be effective. The Corps Sports POC list on MOSS is also to be updated accordingly. A handing over certificate signed by both incoming and outgoing secretaries is to be forwarded to the Chairman of the respective club not later than five days after completion of handover Club treasurers will adopt the same procedure detailed in Paragraph 7727 for club secretaries [blank] 7-22

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161 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 8 CORPS PROPERTY Definition Corps property consists of Corps heirlooms, presentations to particular RE messes and purchases in whole or in part from Corps Funds All Corps silver and silver belonging to Corps sports clubs, together with portraits, paintings and pictures of value are accounted for separately in special property ledgers in the RE HQ Mess. They will always be held in the RE HQ Mess or on loan from it. Messes that have these items on loan will account for them annually to the Corps Mess Secretary. The policy for the issue, renewal, maintenance or dispersal of such property is determined by the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee on the advice of the Chairman of the Headquarter Mess Policy Committee. New Commissions The current policy is to commission a new major painting or silver centrepiece (up to 20,000) no more frequently than every five years. Minor items (up to 5,000) will be commissioned no more frequently than every two to three years. Units wishing to commission a Regimental painting or silver centrepiece and seeking support from the RE HQ Mess Fund are to submit detailed proposals to the Colonel Royal Engineers for consideration well in advance of the year in which the achievement of a final result is desired. Up to half the total cost to a maximum of 5,000 may be granted. In this case the painting or silver centrepiece will become RE HQ Mess property on permanent loan to the unit. As with all other commissions, the agreement to proceed is required first from the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee. Corps policy on purchase of silver, approved by the RE Affairs Committee in October 2014 is at Annex A to this section. Checks and Valuations All Corps property will be checked annually and all Corps silver and pictures will be valued every 3 years. Their valuation will be used when preparing the capital account for the RE HQ Mess. See Chapter 5 for more detail. Insurance All Corps silver and pictures are to be insured by the Mess Secretary RE HQ Mess under a worldwide policy. Loans Applications for loans of Corps silver or property may be made by both Regular and TA units of the Corps and should be addressed to the Corps Mess Secretary for consideration. Items are not usually loaned to commercial bodies or to individuals for their private purposes or use Loans of HQ Mess Silver to other messes are at the discretion of the Corps Mess Secretary. If silver is loaned, it must be collected and returned by an officer using a vehicle with an appropriate level of security for the value of the pieces being carried. The officer collecting the items is personally responsible for its care, maintenance and safe return. He/ she will be held accountable for any losses or damage. Regimental Silver and Property Some major pieces of silver and other items of historical interest, which are not Corps property, are held in unit Officers and WOs & Sgts Messes and by unit PRIs. For historical 7-24

162 reasons this property is to be registered with HQ RE but the insurance of it is a unit responsibility Ceremonial Accoutrements. The Corps holds a stock of swords, epaulettes and other items of ceremonial dress for use by officers of all ranks. The Corps Mess Secretary is responsible for loans and administration and should be approached when such items are required [blank] 7-25

163 CORPS PROPERTY POLICY NOTE Silver 1. The REHQ Mess purchases silver on belhalf of the officers of the Corps. Silver purchased by the Mess remains the property of the officers of the Corps and is normally held in the HQ Mess unless specific arrangenments have been made to loan pieces out. 2. Purchasing Policy. The Corps buys major pieces. This implies: a. Sterling Silver. b. Pieces that represent major events in the history of the Corps. This can include majore events or anniversaries as well as campaigns. c. Items made (and designed) by reputable designers and silversmiths. d. Large and impressive in design and size or both. 3. Frequency. The Corps will normally commission a major new piece every five years. The final decision on frequency wll be determined by tne HQ Mess Committee guided by affordability and choice of subject with the dermining principle being that any piece should be grand and likely to inspire pride for decades (or centuries) to come. 4. Unit Silver. Units may sponsor their own pieces fo silver and may apply for a grant from the HQ Mess to offset the cost. Any item of silver which has received Corps (ie HQ Mess) funding automaticially becomes Corps property and reverts to the HQ Mess should the unit disband or cease to wish to retain it. 5. Repair. The HQ Mess will set aside a sum of money each year for maintaining its silver. Responsibiltity for repairs and maintaining the silver in good condition shall be delegated to the Corps MessSecretary who should be supported by a silver steward provided by the RSME Business Partner as part of its normal Mess manning requirements. 6. Disposal. No silver may be disposed of without the permission of the HQ Mess Committee. On behalf of the Corps, the Committee is to held periodic inspection boards the purpose of which is to ensure Mess silver is kept up to date, recycling old or outdated pieces as appropriate. Paintings [ To Follow ] 7. [ ] Other Works of Art [ to follow ] 8. [ ] 7-26

164 CHAPTER 7 SECTION 9 DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS OR REGULAR UNITS DISBANDED, AMALGAMATED OR PLACED IN SUSPENDED ANIMATION Introduction Instructions governing the disposal of non-public regimental funds and unit property of RE units which are disbanded, amalgamated or placed in suspended animation, whether in the UK or overseas, are contained in Service Funds Regulations (AC 60450) Chapter 15, which should be read in conjunction with the following paragraphs. Disbandments Before a unit is finally disbanded, COs must: a. Ensure that all loans from Corps Funds are repaid before the residue of regimental funds goes into trust. b. Apply to HQ RE for disposal instructions for property, portraits and Corps silver held on loan from RE HQ Mess. c. Apply to HQ RE for disposal instructions for unit property of intrinsic, historical or sentimental value and unit silver. Such applications may be accompanied with a recommendation for its disposal. d. Dispose of all other property and credit any proceeds to the appropriate fund When making an application to the Charity Commission, COs should: a. Confirm with HQ RE the details of the Custodian Trustee. b. Nominate the Chief Royal Engineer s Committee as Administering Trustees. c. Recommend that the funds (and property if any) should in future be used for equivalent purposes for the benefit generally of other Regular Army units of the Corps and disposed of to the RE Central Officers Mess, RE Central Sgts Fund and RE Central PRI Fund, as appropriate Until a scheme is formulated for the future use of the funds, the CO of the disbanded unit remains responsible for such funds The following documents should be consulted during the process of disbandment or amalgamation: a. AGAIs Vol 1 Ch 2 Part 3 - Formation, Disbandment, Reorganisation, Redesignation, Amalgamation and Suspended Animation of Army Units. Annex G is the most useful as it replaces the Pamphlet 'Disbandment or Placing into Suspended Animation of Units in the UK in Peace 1955'. b. JSP Information Coherence for Defence. Ch 7 (UIN Policy & Management) has a hyperlink to MOD F942 (Application to Create, Amend or Delete a Defence UIN). c. Service Funds Regulations (SFRs) Ch 15 details the disposal of Service Funds (Non-Public money) on disbandment etc. Units should note that it is good practice to write an MS Transition Plan with APC advice to ensure all reports (incl civilian staff) are advance / delayed / completed as required. 7-27

165 Suspended Animation If a unit of the Corps is placed in suspended animation the CO should consult HQ RE before taking action to comply with the instructions contained in Chapter 15 of Service Funds Regulations. Amalgamation The action to be taken when two or more units of the Corps amalgamate is laid down in Paragraphs 1523 to 1529 of the Regulations quoted in Paragraph 7901 above. Before action is taken to comply with the requirements of these paragraphs, COs of units concerned are advised to forward a draft copy of their proposed application to the Charity Commission to HQ RE for comment. General Copies of all applications to the Charity Commission should be forwarded as follows: a. Two copies to HQ RE. b. One copy to SPS Branch, HQ AG An instruction for use by all units facing closure or disbandment is at annex A to this section [blank] 7-28

166 Annex A to Ch 7, Section 9 UNIT CLOSURE / DISBANDMENT INSTRUCTION 1. This instruction is to be read in conjunction with other direction and Aide Memoire which may have priority. It covers action to be taken when a unit closes or disbands. It applies particularly to unit funds and Corps property, but gives direction for disposal or storage of unit property and administrative and ceremonial action that can be taken. 2. The Corps Mess Secretary should be contacted as soon as a unit is nominated for closure or disbandment in order that unit holdings of Corps property can be agreed and identified in good time; material may be held by the Officers Mess, Sgts Mess or in other buildings. Advice should also be sought from the Corps Treasurer and Corps Secretary as necessary. Financial Matters 3. Units should seek advice from the Corps Treasurer in the first instance. Corps Property 4. The Corps Mess Secretary will advise on items of Corps property silver, paintings or any other items held by the unit. Normally items will be returned to the HQ Mess but the Mess Secretary may direct otherwise if circumstances permit. Units should assume that all Corps property must be returned to the Corps HQ Mess prior to the unit finally closing. Unit Property 5. Donated Items. Items that have been donated to the unit should be offered back to the donor where that donor can be identified. Where the donor cannot be identified items should be treated as other items. 6. Other Items. All items of unit property that cannot be offered for return to a donor should be packed and stored as directed by the Corps Mess Secretary. A list of contents should be placed inside each packing case; a second list should be attached to the outside and a third copy should be held by the Corps Mess Secretary who will be responsible for the security of the items in storage. The following need not normally be stored: Books should be offered to the RE library; if not required they should be disposed of. 7. Material of Historic Interest. Prior to storage, the RE Museum should be contacted in order to establish whether there are items of historic interest which should be donated to the museum. This will include: a. Photographs and Photo Albums. b. Scrap Books. c. Maps and Drawings. d. Historic Weapons. In all cases involving the above the Museum should be contacted, ideally by sending a digital image of the item(s) in question, prior to storage or disposal. 7-9A - 1

167 Administrative Action 8. Full details of the administrative action to be taken when closing / disbanding a unit are given in the appropriate Command Standing Orders or Instructions. Other direction, from 8 Force Engineer Brigade for example, should also be followed in detail. Ceremonial Action 9. Major Unit. HQ RE should be consulted as soon as a major unit is earmarked for disbandment. If the disbandment results in the closure of a Station or Garrison the Corps may wish to mark the event by sending a Colonel Commandant to the event(s). In the event of the closure of a major garrison the Chief Royal Engineer may express interest in which case the maximum possible notice will be required. The following events may be considered: a. Parade. Past Commanding Officers or Garrison Commanders might be invited. b. Cocktail Party. To include civic dignitaries as appropriated. c. Flag Lowering Ceremony. 10. Minor Unit. The closure of a minor unit will not normally attract the attendance of a Colonel Commandant unless there are exceptional circumstances. Bids for Col Comdt attendance should be made to the Corps Secretary as soon as possible. Depending on circumstances, the following can be considered: a. Parade. b. Cocktail Party. c. Flag Lowering Ceremony. 11. Summary. The closure or disbandment of any unit is an event that should be suitably marked. The possessions of the unit must as a default be returned to the Corps, except for those which are returned to the donors, donated to the Museum or disposed of. The disbandment itself should be appropriately celebrated; the maximum notice should be given to the Corps in order that Corps representatives can be identified and the dates agreed. 7-9A - 2

168 CHAPTER 8 ROYAL ENGINEER DRESS REGULATIONS CONTENTS Section Contents Page 8.1 General Instructions General Corps Dress Committee Corps Customs and Protocols Orders of Dress General Officers Warrant Officers Class Other Ranks RE Band Civilian Clothes and Accoutrements Swords and Weapons Accredited Tailors, Hatters and other Suppliers General Accredited Suppliers Queen s Gurkha Engineers (QGE) Dress Regulations QGE 8-19 Annex A Orders of Dress for RE Officers and ORs 8A-1 Annex B Guidance for General Officers 8B-1 Annex C Tailoring Specifications 8C-1 8-1

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170 Section 8.1 General Instructions 52 SECTION 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Authority. These instructions set out the rules concerning wearing uniform and the patterns of uniform and clothing to be worn by officers and soldiers of the Corps. They do not constitute an authority for demanding items of uniform of clothing, or for claiming cash grants and allowances. They are to be read in conjunction with Army Dress Regulations which in case of any contradiction will always represent the authority Orders of Dress. The following orders of dress are authorized: a. No. 1 Dress Ceremonial Dress (Temperate). b. No. 2 Dress Service Dress. c. No. 3 Dress Ceremonial Dress (Warm Weather). d. No. 4 Dress Parade Dress (Warm Weather). e. No. 6 Dress Parade Dress (Warm Weather); Bush Jacket pattern. f. No. 8 Dress Combat Dress (PCS CU). g. No. 10 Dress Mess Dress, Temperate. h. No. 11 Dress Mess Dress, Warm Weather. i. No. 13 Dress Barrack Dress, Winter Order. j. No. 14 Dress Barrack Dress, Summer Order. k. Maternity Wear. Section 81.2 Corps Dress Committee The Corps Dress committee is responsible for reviewing, revising and issuing these instructions prior to submitting decisions to the Regimental Affairs Committee for ratification. The committee normally meets twice each year and changes or amendments should be submitted to the committee for consideration and endorsement. Colonel Royal Engineers will chair the committee and is the Corps adviser on all matters of dress. The committee will: a. Consider and, if agreed, endorse all changes to Corps dress. b. Where necessary, submit recommendations to the Army Dress Committee. c. Approve all items of Corps Memorabilia incorporating any of the Corps key brand identifiers (Name, Motto, Cab Badge, Cipher, Grenade and Corps Colours). d. Approve all items of clothing that incorporate Corps brand identifiers (eg, Regt Ties, sports colours) Committee Structure. Standing committee members will be: Colonel Royal Engineers - Chair 52 Personal Services 12 (Army) (PS12(A)) Home Page - Army Dress Regulations 8-3

171 SO3 Offr Trg Corps RSM Senior RE Rep, RMAS Corps Tailor Female Representative - Min Rank SO2 Manager, RECE Corps Tailor Corps Secretary - Secretary 8-4

172 8105. Section Corps Customs and Protocols Earl Haig Poppy. Corps custom is that Poppies will be worn 1-11 November or to the date of the Remembrance Sunday Parade. a. No. 8 Dress (PCS CU). Soldiers and officers wearing the PCS Jacket should pin the fabric Earl Haig Poppy in the centre of the left pocket. When wearing the PCS Smock, the poppy should be pinned in the centre of the left hand breast pocket flap. An enamelled poppy, no larger than 3cm and similar in the style shown, may be worn but only in Barrack and Combat Dress. This is also to be pinned to the left breast of the jersey or the Combat jacket or shirt. b. No. 1 and No. 2 Dress. Soldiers and officers should wear the fabric Earl Haig Poppy behind the left button, in front of the chin strap, on the No. 1 Dress hat. Soldiers that wear a beret in these types of Dress (Cdo, Para, 32 Engr Regt etc) should wear the fabric Earl Haig Poppy behind the Cap Badge. Officers that wear berets should wear the fabric Earl Haig Poppy on the left breast above any medals that are worn Funerals and Memorial Services. All ranks on the Active List may wear uniform if requested by the family and appropriate. Soldiers not on the active list who are in possession of uniform may wear it when taking part in the procession on occasions when military honours are accorded at the funeral of an officer or soldier. Units organising a military funeral should always check with both the family and the church that weapons, a firing party and a volley are acceptable. a. Memorial Services. Officers and soldiers attending memorial services should normally wear plain clothes with an unembellished Corps or black tie. b. Mourning Bands and Black Ties. When attending service funerals, Officers and Warrant Officers only are to wear a mourning band of black crepe or cloth, 3 in (75mm) wide half way between the left elbow and the shoulder. Mourning bands should not be worn at Court, nor should they be worn at ceremonies such as Remembrance Day parades or the unveiling of memorials. Soldiers do not wear mourning bands and when wearing plain clothes on duty during periods of Service mourning they should wear black ties. c. Military Dress. Normally dress for funerals is No. 2 Dress Ceremonial (leathers and medals); no weapons. Senior officers in possession of No. 1 Dress may wear this with ceremonial accoutrements, less sword. No. 1 Dress should be the default setting for the Chief Royal Engineer, Colonels Comdt, Colonel Royal Engineers and CRSM. d. Saluting. When attending Remembrance or Armistice Day Parades as with all other similar parades, officers in uniform wearing head dress either on parade or as spectators are reminded that they should salute on the first note of the Last Post and return on the last note and then remain at attention throughout the 2 minute silence and during the Reveille. Other Ranks and all those in civilian clothes are not to salute but are to come to attention on the first note of the Last Post and remain at attention throughout the 2 minute silence until the last note of the Reveille. Those in civilian clothes wearing civilian head dress are to remove the head dress during the Last Post but replace it for the 2 minute silence and the Reveille. It is customary for veterans wearing military style head dress such as berets to conform to the uniformed policy according to their rank. 8-5

173 8108. Hair 53. Hair is to be kept neatly cut and of natural colour. Haircuts or colour of an extreme nature are not permitted. Specifically: a. Males. Male hair is to be cut short such that its length does not reach to the collar or onto the ears. Males are to be clean-shaven but moustaches and beards may be worn. If a moustache is worn, it is to be trimmed and not below the line of the lower lip. Beards and whiskers are only to be worn with the commanding officer s authority, which will usually be granted only on medical or religious grounds, or where tradition permits. The appearance of the beard and whiskers is to be neat and tidy. Sideburns are not to descend below the mid-point of the ear and are to be trimmed horizontally. b. Females. Hair is to be neat and above the collar. The colour should be natural and extreme styles are forbidden. Combs; grips; slides or similar, when worn, should be of plain colour and design and match the hair Headdress in Church. All male and female personnel are to observe the custom of the religious denomination concerned in regard to wearing headdress in a consecrated building. While males will, in general, nearly always remove headdress, females may retain or remove their headdress according to their personal or religious preference. Headdress is to be worn by both male and female personnel when on duty as a member of the vigil during the lying in state of a deceased dignitary, or as a member of a colour party when depositing or receiving Colours Cloaks. As a Mounted Corps both RE officers and ORs are to wear the cavalry style cloak when in No. 1 Dress for formal outdoor events during the winter although in the past both officers and ORs have been permitted to wear the infantry style grey greatcoat. Details of rank insignia to be worn with the cloak are at Appendix 1 to Annex A Investitures: a. Officers. Rules regarding dress for investitures are given in Army Dress Regulations Part 2, Annex E 54. The dress for an officer is either No. 1 or No. 2 Dress Ceremonial, less swords and medals. b. Other Ranks. Soldiers attending investitures to receive an award will wear either No. 2 Dress or No. 1 Dress if in possession both to be worn with cloth belt. c. Spectators. Those attending as spectators may wear uniform as above or if civilian clothes are preferred, morning coat or lounge suit. d. Details of Dress: (1) Insignia, decorations and medals will not be worn. Ribbons of medals etc, including that of the order or decoration being received will be worn Jewellery. All ranks should consider the work they are doing before wearing jewellery of any kind on duty. When there is any danger of injury, jewellery should be removed. a. Watches and Rings. Wrist watches, wedding and signet rings are permissible. b. Other Jewellery. No other jewellery necklaces, bracelets and the like should be overtly visible. No more than one bracelet is to be worn on either wrist. 53 AGAI 59 - Dress and Personal Appearance Dated Aug Army Dress Regulations, Part 2, Annex E. 8-6

174 c. Earrings. Earrings are permissible wear for females only. On duty, only plain metal stud earrings with a small, unadorned round or square end are permissible. Elaborate studs, or hoops of any kind, are forbidden. d. Piercings. No piercings are to be visible in uniform and when on duty, the only exception being for females who may have a single earring in each ear. Male soldiers are not allowed visible piercings of any sort Makeup. Make up is permissible for females only. When worn, it should be inconspicuous. Nail varnish should be clear or neutral Wearing of Promotional Items Supporting Charities. Many charities provide promotional items such as the Poppy or wristbands for supporters to wear. It is permissible to wear such items in certain order of dress providing that it is an officially authorized charity and the Army Dress Committee has endorsed the particular item. The Poppy supporting the Royal British Legion and the Earl Haig Fund was approved for wear in all order of dress some time ago. Wristbands are a popular promotional item and these may be worn providing that: a. The charity is officially authorised. b. No more than one wristband is worn at any one time. c. They are not worn on formal occasions or with parade orders of dress (No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 or 11 Dress) Mixed Dress. Mixed civilian and military dress is not to be worn unless authorised by Commanding Officers. An exception is when an acceptable non-issue top is worn with uniform trousers and boots for physical training Queens Gurkha Engineers. Details of QGE dress are the responsibility of Comdt QGE (CO 36 Engr Regt). They are reproduced as Annex B to this Chapter for information Royal Garden Parties: a. For officers, dress for a Royal Garden Parties is No. 1 or No. 2 Dress non- Ceremonial - Sam Browne but no insignia of Orders, decorations and medals or sword. b. For all Other Ranks, dress is No. 2 Dress Non-Ceremonial. WOs1 will wear a Sam Browne without sword. All other ranks will wear a green nylon belt with green buckle. Decorations or medals will not be worn Service with Other Arms. Formation or unit badges or other accoutrements will only be worn on Combat Dress by those serving with the formation or with the unit in role. Specifically: a. Maroon Berets. To be worn by those serving with Air Asslt forces in role. b. DZ flashes. To be worn by those serving with Air Asslt forces in role only. c. Green Berets. To be worn by those serving with Commando forces in role. d. Exceptions. Maroon (Air Asslt) and green (Cdo) berets may be worn by qualified persons serving in Phase 1 and 2 training organizations. Note: Formation Flashes may not. 8-7

175 e. Attached arms. Those that are attached to a recce/ armoured formation i.e. QDG, are not authorised to wear the units berets or rank slides they are attached to. In cases where a soldier feels pressurised into wearing another unit s coloured beret or rank slides, the CRSM must be informed at the earliest opportunity Spectacles. Spectacles of extreme or designer nature are not permitted in uniform Tattoos and piercings. It is Army policy that a person with tattoo marks which, because of their size, position or nature, are unacceptable and detrimental to the Service is ineligible for enlistment, re-enlistment or continued service in the Army. Similarly, certain piercings, because of their size, position or nature, may render a person ineligible for enlistment, re-enlistment or continued service in the Army. Tattooing is to be discouraged, and unacceptable tattoos may result in an application being made for discharge under para of Queens Regulations. Unacceptable tattoos are defined as being any tattoo mark which meets one or more of the criteria listed below. a. Visible on a front view passport photograph taken whilst the subject is wearing an open necked shirt with one button undone; that is on the face or throat area, on the front of the ear or forward of a line from the bottom of the ear to the collar bone. b. Obscene. Irrespective of its size or position on the body, a tattoo will be obscene if it refers to or depicts an image of: (1) A sexual act. (2) Extreme pornographic behaviour. (3) Sexual violence. (4) Extreme violence. (5) Violence to or sexual activity with a child or animal. (6) Illegal-drugs. c. Offensive. Irrespective of its size or position on the body, a tattoo will be offensive if, by its nature it has the purpose or effect of violating another person s dignity or creating an adverse environment for others (for instance because it refers to or depicts an image relating to a protected characteristic of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or age). A tattoo should only be considered to have such an effect if, having regard to all the circumstances, it can be viewed as offensive by an objective standard Any tattoo mark which does not meet one or more of the criteria above but which, in the opinion of the individual s Commanding Officer or a recruiting officer, is nevertheless, by virtue of its size, position or nature, unacceptable and detrimental to the Service, for example, a message on the palm of the hand which would be seen when saluting A soldier having a tattoo which breaches this policy should normally be discharged. The Chain of Command is never to encourage or counsel soldiers to have a tattoo removed or altered to make it acceptable. However, if a soldier does have an unacceptable tattoo done, declares it to his Commanding Officer and states an intention to have it removed or altered to make it acceptable then the Commanding Officer may, at his discretion, place the soldier on a Formal Warning for the misconduct, thus effectively delaying the discharge for up to 6 months in which time the soldier can choose to have the tattoo removed or altered to make it acceptable. 8-8

176 8124. Unit Flashes. The following unit flashes, only, have been approved by the Dress Cttee: a. 26 Armd Engr Sqn. Part of 32 Engr Regt, wears a shoulder flash on the right shoulder in No. 8 Dress, consisting of the words Royal Engineers with the number 26 below it. All members of 26 Armd Engr Sqn, including attached arms, wear the flash. b. Bull s Head. Worn on the right sleeve of No. 8 Dress above the blanking plate, sewn directly to the fabric of the jacket by members of 32 Engr Regt (including attached arms) to commemorate 79 Armd Div. The Bull s Head was the flash of 79 Armd Div which was one of the Assault Divisions on D-Day. c. The Militia Flash. Worn on the upper left arm and by those on strength of R Mon RE (M). No. 2 Dress and Jersey Heavy Duty Flash. MTP PCS uniform flash Corps TRF. The Corps TRF must be worn by all members of the Corps on the right hand side of the shirt and smock in No. 8 Dress as per Appendix 5 to Annex A. It consists of a 50mm x 50mm piece of material in Corps colours in the proportions given in Para The only exceptions to this are: a. 23 Para Engr Regt. Those on the posted strength of 23 Para Engr Regt will wear a Sapper TRF superimposed on the blue diamond-shaped airborne DZ flash worn on the right blanking plate of the PCS Jacket or right sleeve of the issued Parachute Smock. On assignment out of the Regiment individuals are to revert to wearing the normal Corps TRF, removing the blue DZ flash. b. 24 Cdo Engr Regt. Those serving with 3 Cdo Bde will conform to FLEET direction on all matters of dress. Whilst on a long term career course, individuals will revert to dress of the unit that they are temporarily assigned to. The only difference in dress is individuals that are part of 24 Cdo Engr Regt can wear the Green Beret (if qualified), subdued rank and blackened capbadge. On reassignment out of the brigade, individuals are to revert to Corps Dress Policy Subdued Badges of Rank. Subdued rank and qualification badges are authorised for those on strength of a Commando force unit only; these must be removed and individuals revert to normal rank badges as soon as they are posted Advanced Search Recognition Searcher Badge. The badge is worn in perpetuity on No. 1, No. 2, No. 8 and No. 10 dress by those Advanced Search Advisor qualified and No. 1, No. 2 and No. 8 dress by Advanced Search Team qualified personnel whilst serving as a junior rank. Any individual appropriately dual qualified will wear the EOD badge as the senior badge on all dress. All assigned to an RE EOD Regt will wear the Queen Mary Battle Honour ahead of the Search Badge on No. 1 and No. 2 dress Foreign Para Wings. Para wings awarded by anyone except the UK may only be worn on the PCS CU smock and Para smock. 8-9

177 8129. Army Divers Badge. The badge is to be worn in perpetuity on No. 1, No. 2, No. 8 and No. 10 Dress. The correct variant of badge (SW, AD) is to worn by those qualified personnel. In No. 8 Dress, the badge is worn on the right arm underneath the RE TRF and on No. 1 and No. 2 Dress, the badge is worn on the lower left sleeve Side Hats. Approved side caps are worn in accordance with regimental custom and with the permission of Commanding Officers. They should not be worn on parade when soldiers are wearing Forage Caps or equivalent. The following is the authorised design of the RE side cap: a. Officers. Dark blue body, flaps, peak and tip with the tip piped gold (for Field Officers and above). Grenade badge in gold wire embroidery. 2 silver regimental buttons. b. ORs. Dark blue body, flaps, peak and tip. Tip edged in scarlet piping, 2 Corps gilt buttons, soldiers pattern Cap Badge Remembrance Parades. Corps personnel will be involved in organised Remembrance Day services and parades throughout the country as well as on Armistice Day on 11 Nov. Individual personnel not involved in organised activities are encouraged to attend their local war memorial or church services in uniform (subject to any local security orders) to help mark the event and to show support and engagement with their local community. a. Dress. Apart from the Cenotaph Parade in Whitehall, the appropriate uniform to be worn is No. 2 Service Dress Ceremonial with full-sized medals, ceremonial belt and appropriate accoutrements. Swords should not be worn unless ordered for those attending in an official capacity. All Regular and Army Reserve personnel are to wear the new style of No. 2 Dress. b. CFAV may wear Combat Dress with medals without authority as they are no longer issued with No. 2 Dress. This concession permitting medals to be worn on Combat Dress applies only to events on Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. If these individuals possess the old style of No. 2 Dress with all appropriate accoutrements, this may be worn in preference to Combat Dress if authorised to do so by the ACF Cadet Commandant or CCF Contingent Commander. c. Retired Officers Wearing Uniform. Retired officers may wear uniform, if they so wish, for Remembrance Day and Armistice Day Services and parades only, providing that the uniform is smart and conforms in all respects to the current uniform of their previous Corps or Regiment. They should wear a gilt metal R in brass below their rank insignia. Anyone attending in civilian attire is encouraged to wear full sized medals. d. Albert Hall. Combat Dress is not to be worn by anyone attending the Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance unless required to do so as part of the event. e. Medals. All serving and retired personnel in uniform are reminded that only those decorations and medals presented to them personally may be worn. Unofficial medals, foreign medals (unless authority to wear has been received) and those awarded to relatives are not to be worn anywhere on a uniform [blank] 8-10

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179 SECTION 2 ORDERS OF DRESS Section General Instructions The details of each order of dress for the Corps are given in Annex A for officers and ORs; photos are included for ease of reference. Guidance for General Officers is given at Annex B. Uniform Grant Officers. Officers receive an allowance on commissioning for the purchase of No. 10 Dress and necessary ancillaries. Through the Corps accredited tailors (see Section 3), this Grant is specifically to provide: a. Males. Mess Dress Jacket, waistcoat, overalls, Mess Wellingtons, shirts, bow ties, No. 1 and No. 2 Dress hats and spurs as well as badges and buttons. b. Females. Jacket, dress, cummerbund, shoes, No. 1 and No. 2 Dress hats as well as badges and buttons. c. Officers receive an uplift grant on promotion to Maj to re-peak their No. 1 Dress hat. d. Annual Tax Allowance. Officers of Lt Col rank and below receive an annual tax relief of automatically applied by SPVA; Cols and above receive This tax relief is specifically designed to dry clean and repair uniforms during the course of each year and to replace them when necessary SNCO. On promotion to Sgt (acting or sub), SNCOs receive specifically for the purchase of SNCO Mess Dress to include jacket, waistcoat, trousers, shirts, and bow ties Optional Items. Certain forms of dress and items of uniform are permitted but not compulsory. These are shown as optional and may be worn by those who possess them. Such items are not covered by the grants. COs are not to bring any pressure to bear upon anyone to purchase these items Belt Pouches. A single leather or Cordura pouch may be worn in No8 Dress on the belt containing a Leatherman type tool or clasp knife Berets. The standard Corps beret is blue and worn on informal occasions in barracks and on informal parades unless the CO orders the wearing of No.1 or No.2 Dress hats. Berets will be worn with the lower edge of the cap band horizontal and one inch (25mm) above the eyebrows. The joint of the cap band will be placed centrally at the back. The RE Corps Badge (or officers grenade) will be worn vertically above the centre of the left eye with the bottom of the badge one half-inch (12mm) above the top edge of the cap band. The fullness of the beret will be pulled down to the right ear. The ribbon running through the leather cap band will be adjusted to the correct length, knotted, firmly sewn down and the spare ends tucked into the cap band. a. Berets may be worn with No. 2 Dress non-ceremonial by ORs and with No. 13 and 14 Dress by those serving in 32 Engr Regt in recognition of their armoured heritage and their connection to 79 Armd Div (see para 81.20, Bulls Head Flash entry for more detail). 55 Army Dress Regulations - Corps Dress 8-12

180 b. Those on the posted strength of a Parachute unit may wear a maroon beret and those on the posted strength of a Commando unit may wear a green beret (if qualified) in all orders of dress. c. Personnel in training posts with Phase 1 or Phase 2 soldiers (incl RMAS) may wear coloured berets out of role providing they were entitled to wear a coloured beret in their previous posting. Peaked berets are not permitted and Cap Badges are not to creep towards the left ear Drill Regalia. Units are to ensure that where possible items of drill regalia required by unit SDIs and JDIs forage caps, pace sticks and drill canes are procured through official channels as being required by soldiers to discharge their duties. Brown belts are at present not available through official channels and units and individuals should make their own arrangements as necessary. These items can only be worn when carrying out the duties of an SDI or JDI Drill Canes: a. Sergeant Majors on parade will carry canes. b. No canes will be carried on field training or operations Handbags. Female officers are issued with a brown clutch handbag and female soldiers a black one. These may be carried in all forms of dress except No.10 and No.11 Dress when a plain black clutch handbag only should be carried. Handbags are not carried on parade Hosiery. Female members of the Corps may wear the following tights or stockings: a. Barely Black, Seamless, 15 Denier. No. 1, 10 and 11 Dress. b. Natural Tan, Seamless, 20 Denier. All other appropriate forms of Dress Maternity Wear. Maternity wear is designed to meet the needs of the pregnant servicewoman in an office environment, from the time that her standard uniform no longer fits to the time when she departs on maternity leave. The comfort of the wearer is a high priority. The uniform consists of a skirt, long and short sleeve shirts and a cardigan. Shirts are designed to be worn on the outside of the skirt which is self-adjusting. Three new items of maternity wear are currently being trialled by the Army; more information to follow Medals and Qualification Badges. Full instructions on wearing medals are given in JSP 886 and Army Dress Regulations Part 13: a. Medals. Are worn on the left lapel or breast. (1) Will be worn when ordered for ceremonial parades and other ceremonial occasions. (2) Will be worn when swords are worn unless otherwise ordered. (3) Officers will have their medals mounted in the correct order of precedence in Court Style (with the ribbons carried down behind the medals as far as the centre of the medal discs) at their own expense. (4) If awarded, recipients may accept and wear foreign awards only if so authorised. See Army Dress Regulations Part

181 (5) In Memoriam. Only medals awarded to the individual may be worn in uniform. Under no circumstances are medals awarded to another including a relative to be worn in uniform. b. Medal Ribbons: (1) Will be worn on No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Dress as described in part 13 of Army Dress Regulations. (2) In tropical dress, medal ribbons will be carried on a bar and fixed to the tunic or shirt by means of a pin, press studs or bolted through to a keeper bar. The last is much the smartest and should be the norm. c. Miniature Medals. Are worn on the left lapel or breast only in evening wear: (1) Officers will have their miniatures mounted Court Style. (2) Will be worn with No. 10 and 11 Dress, Evening Dress and Dinner Jacket. (3) On No. 10 Dress (Temperate) the position of the medal pin will be 2 1/2" (65mm) above the top of the grenade. On No. 11 Dress (Tropical) the position will be 4 1/2" (115mm) above the mid-point between the bottom of the lapel and the centre line of the shoulder. (4) Will be worn with Evening Dress when the occasion is described as Ceremonial on the invitation or notice. They may be worn on such occasions on a dinner jacket. (5) UN/ NATO Medals. Additional tour numbers will be worn with miniatures. d. Qualification Badges. These include EOD, Parachute, Commando and Divers badges. All of these may be worn with No. 1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 14 Dress in accordance with Army Dress Regulations Part Stable Belts. The approved Corps stable belt has a central buckle incorporating the RE Cap Badge design. Other approved buckles, and rules for wearing them, are: a. Commando. Worn by members of 24 Cdo Engr Regt, those serving with 3 Cdo Bde and by all Cdo qualified personnel. b. Airborne. Worn by all personnel on the posted strength of 23 Para Engr Regt and may be worn by all Para trained personnel. c. Diver. Worn by all those who have passed an approved army diving course. d. 170 Engr Gp. Worn by those on posted strength 170 Engr Gp, PQE and Clerks of Works. e. R Mon RE (M). Worn by those who serve or have served in R Mon RE(M). f. Gurkha. Worn by those on the posted strength of a Gurkha unit only. g. EOD/Search. Worn by all members of 33, 101 and 36 Engr Regts and all 0801 course and Search qualified personnel serving on posted strength of the unit. 8-14

182 8214. [blank] h. Geographic. My be worn by all members of 42 Engr Regt (Geo) who are Geo qualified and serving on posted strength of the unit. 8-15

183 Section Officers Orders of Dress. Details of all authorised orders of dress are given in Annex A Cap Badge: a. Corps. The Garter and motto surmounted by a crown: within the Garter the Royal Cipher; without the Garter a wreath of laurel: on a scroll at the bottom of the wreath Royal Engineers. The Garter, motto, Royal Cipher, crown and scroll are in gilt and are raised above the laurel wreath. The laurel wreath is in silver plate. b. Grenade. An embroidered RE Grenade of the same pattern as worn on the lapel of No. 10 Dress will be worn by all officers on the beret. c. R Mon RE (M). Officers on the posted strength of R Mon RE (M) are authorised to wear the R Mon RE Cap Badge. It is to be removed as soon as officers cease to be on the posted strength of the Regiment 56. d. Jersey Field Squadron. Officers on the posted strength of Jersey Field Squadron (JFS) are authorised to wear the JFS cap badge. It is removed as soon as officers cease to be on the posted strength of the Regiment Cummerbunds: a. Male. Worn with No. 11 Dress and will be between 6 (150mm) and 6¼ (155mm) wide in scarlet silk material. b. Female. Worn with No. 10 and No. 11 Dress. The cummerbund will be of silk taffeta with 4 pleats and fastened with silk loops and covered buttons Sticks. Sticks and canes of any sort are not carried by officers of the Corps. When in uniform, whips will only be carried in connection with formal military equitation training or events where wearing uniform is mandated Lanyard. A blue lanyard of braided silk is worn on the right shoulder of No. 2 and No. 14 Dress. When the jacket or shirt has a breast pocket the lanyard should be kept at a correct fit by a thumb knot positioned close to the right edge of the breast pocket; when no breast pocket is present the lanyard is kept taught either by cutting it to the correct length or by wearing the spare inside the shirt, taking it through a small tailored hole cut for the purpose. The running end will be taut and tucked into the right side of the right breast pocket. It will not be worn hanging loosely from the button of the pocket. A lanyard is never worn with No. 1 Dress Swords. See Section Badges of Rank. See Annex A. Note that different widths of epaulette are worn by male and female officers in No. 1 Dress, Ceremonial. Those worn by females are narrower than the ones worn by males [blank] 56 This is true of officers posted in (Regular and Reserve) but not of officers commissioned in to R Mon RE(M). 8-16

184 Section 82.3 Warrant Officers Class In general terms, WOs1 follow dress rules for soldiers. There are a number of special cases, however, and these are set out below with details given in Annex A as appropriate Corps RSM. The Corps RSM is authorised by the Army Dress Committee to wear the authorised Army Senior Corps WO1 badge in all forms of uniform. He/ she are on a deferred Late Entry commission and the appointment badge is worn by the individual only for the duration of the appointment. On posting, he/ she will assume the rank of a Late Entry captain No. 1 Dress. WO1s will wear officer-pattern No. 1 Dress including hats and spurs No. 2 Dress. WO1s will wear officer-pattern No. 2 Dress. They will wear officerstyle hats, Sam Browne, brown shoes and gloves. Neither the officer pattern No. 1 nor No. 2 Dress or accoutrements are provided at public expense or grant. WO1s may abstain from purchasing officer pattern accoutrements but must revert to wearing OR pattern uniform across all variants Swords. See Section Pace Sticks. WO1s appointed as Regimental Sergeant Majors may carry a pace stick. No other WO1s are permitted to carry a pace stick unless qualified as a drill instructor and discharging such duties Badges of Rank. See Annex A, Appendix [blank] 8-17

185 Section 82.4 Other Ranks Cap Badge. The Garter and motto surmounted by a crown: within the Garter the Royal Cipher; without the Garter a wreath of laurel: on a scroll at the bottom of the wreath Royal Engineers. The Garter, motto, Royal Cipher, crown and scroll are in gilt and are raised above the laurel wreath. The laurel wreath is in silver plate. a. R Mon RE (M) Soldiers Cap Badge: b. Jersey Field Squadron Cap Badge: Orders of Dress. For details, see Annex A Badges of Rank. See Annex A, Appendix

186 57 58 Section 82.5 RE Band Direction for dress to be worn by all CAMUS units was confirmed at the 351 st meeting of the Army Dress Committee, 26 March 2014 (ROD file ref D/PersOps/25/1/1/PS12/(A) dtd 8 Apr 14). The summary for the RE Band is contained in the table, below: Serial Order of Dress 1 Full & Concert Dress The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers Dress Regulations to be observed RE 2 Frockcoat RE Authorised changes 3 No. 1 CAMUS See below 4 No. 2 CAMUS Shoulder titles: 5 No. 13 & 14 (Barrack Dress) CAMUS N/A ORs only: Cloth. Embroidered. Navy blue on scarlet. Motif "ROYAL ENGINEERS with "BAND" centrally positioned below. Officer/WO1: Khaki Service Dress Cap CAMUS pattern with CAMUS side buttons and tan leather chin strap with CAMUS cap badge. ORs: Blue beret with CAMUS cap badge. Badges of Ranks: 6 PCS CU CAMUS Headdress: Officers: Standard CAMUS rank slides. ORs: Standard CAMUS rank insignia. Blue beret. Worn with CAMUS embroidered/metal cap badge. Badges of Ranks: Standard CAMUS rank slides. CAMUS stable belt to be worn. No. 1 Dress: 1. Headdress a. No. 1 Dress Forage Cap (DOM and WO1: Offr Pattern, WO2 and below OR Pattern). 2. Tunic a. No. 1 Dress Tunic. 3. Trousers a. No. 1 Dress Trousers. 4. Accoutrements a. Aiguillette (from right shoulder to top button of Tunic). b. Cross Belt (for Parade only not rehearsal). 5. Belts a. No waist Belt to be worn. b. DOM and WO1: Crimson Waist Sash. c. On Parade Only: DOM, BM, BSM and DMaj Swords to be worn. 57 Dress Regulations for Band, Pipes & Drums of the British Army - Regular and Reserve 58 JSP813: Instructions for Service Bands & Musicians 8-19

187 6. Footwear a. On parade: George Boots (minus Spurs). b. Other occasions: Issued No. 1 Dress Black Shoes to be worn. 7. Gloves a. On Parade Only: DOM/BM and DMaj to wear white gloves. 8-20

188 Section 82.6 Civilian Clothes and Accoutrements RE Blazer. A plain dark blue blazer is the only recognised RE Blazer for RE Sports and Games. It may be worn with an embroidered RE badge on the lapel pocket Corps Tie. The RE Corps tie the Corps colours in diagonal stripes - is the authorised RE tie for wear in plain clothes. It may be worn by any person who is serving or who has at any time served in any branch of the Royal Engineers of the active or reserve army Unit, Club or Other Ties. Units, Corps sports clubs or other associations may, with permission from the Regimental Affairs Committee, produce a tie for their organisation. Designs should conform to the following guidelines: a. The Corps tie is not to be defaced, except for 28 Engr Regt for which dispensation exists. b. An emblem, authorised by HQ RE, depending on size may either be placed centrally on the tie with narrow bands of the Corps colours above and below or, if small, may be placed between lines of the Corps colours as shown in the illustration Corps Brooch. Female members of the Corps are encouraged to wear a Corps brooch the Corps grenade formed in silver on those occasions when wearing a Corps tie would be appropriate Sports Equipment: a. Team Strip. Selection of strip and equipment is routinely the business of the Chairman of the respective sports subject to ratification by the Corps Dress Committee. Strips which incorporate any Corps brand item (Cap badge, cipher, grenade, colours or title Royal Engineers ) and any strip which incorporates a sponsor s logo must be approved by the Dress Committee prior to purchase. b. Colours. Team Corps colours must be approved by the Corps Dress Committee Dinner Suits. Either a single or double breasted dinner suit may be worn. If single breasted, a Corps cummerbund may be worn. Cufflinks should be plain gold. Fancy waistcoats are to be discouraged as are fobs or watch chains unless of good, plain design Memorabilia. Any item of memorabilia incorporating the key Corps brand items (cap badge, cipher, grenade, word sapper ) must be approved by the Dress or Regimental Affairs committees prior to production and sale. 8-21

189 Section 82.7 Swords and Weapons Historically, during the 19 th century, swords were worn by all RE Officers and at various stages by a broad variety of Non Commissioned ranks. These, at times, included Sergeant Majors, Sergeant Major Instructors (SMIs) and Quartermaster Sergeants (QMSs), all of whom broadly equated to Warrant Officers, and the personnel of the various RE Mounted Troops and those of the Mounted Sections of the early Field Companies. Company Sergeant Majors were routinely equipped with a carbine and sword bayonet or a rifle and bayonet and paraded and fought as part of their Company. Until traditional practice lapsed during the 1970s, sword drill in the Corps was different in several respects from that commonly adopted by the infantry and now replicated in Ceremonial for The Army (Army Code No 64332, May 2008) and the Drill Manual (Army Code No 70166, Revised 1990). Current Corps practice is to follow the infantry pattern sword drill in all respects Wearing and Drawing Swords. Corps policy is: a. Officers and WO1s are to wear swords on formal parades when wearing No. 1 or No. 2 Dress and where troops under command parade under arms; that is with rifle and bayonet. Officers and WO1s are also to wear swords when directed to do so as a requirement of their military duty, when participating in parades where swords are worn, and when accompanying a visiting or inspecting officer who is also wearing a sword. Under no circumstances are swords to be worn or carried in public while in any other order of dress, except when parading for instructional purposes within barracks. b. The Corps Regimental Sergeant Major and other WO1s are to wear a sword as required by the Colonel Royal Engineers or COs, or when required to accompany a visiting or inspecting officer also wearing a sword. When in No. 1 Dress, an officer pattern waist sash and sword with chrome scabbard are worn. c. The wearing of swords by members of the RE Band is to be as directed by the Colonel Royal Engineers. d. No other non-commissioned rank of the Corps is to wear a sword unless it is for the purpose of instruction Drawing Swords. Officers and WO1s will be required to carry and draw swords when parading with troops under arms with bayonets fixed, and during any inspection of those troops when meeting or escorting the inspecting officer RE Sword Furniture and Drill (Non Ceremonial). The following rules apply when wearing swords: a. Ceremonial Dress (No. 1 and No. 2 dress). When wearing No. 1 Dress, officers will carry the sword at the trail. In No. 2 Dress, the sword is to be hung from the sword frog. Swords are never to be worn hooked-up. When wearing a Sam Browne, the sword frog is adjusted so that the pommel of the sword is in line with the top of the Sam Browne belt and the sword scabbard hangs vertically of its own accord. A sword frog is only worn if a sword is worn. The bottom shoe of the scabbard will hang at least four inches (100mm) and no more than six inches (150mm) from the ground. Scabbard will not be held in the left hand. Gloves of appropriate type are always worn when wearing a sword. b. Non-Ceremonial Dress. Swords are not worn in any non-ceremonial order of dress. c. Marching With a Sword. In No. 1 Dress the drawn sword is held in the Carry in the right hand, the left hand is kept still and holds the bottom of the scabbard 8-22

190 which points to the front 2 inches above the ground. In No. 2 Dress when the sword is drawn, the left arm will be swung when marching in quick time the scabbard will not be gripped in the left hand. The same drill is to be followed when marching with the sword in its scabbard. d. Drawing and Returning a Sword. Swords are either drawn on the order of the Parade Commander at the same time as troops on Parade fix bayonets or by officers acting in time together prior to falling in at their post with troops who have already fixed bayonets. e. Saluting with a Sword. All forms of saluting are to be carried out in conformity with the Drill Manual. When a junior officer salutes a more senior officer and both have drawn swords at the Carry, the junior salutes first but the senior does not return the salute (by hand or sword) in acknowledgement. If the senior has not drawn his sword, then he or she will acknowledge the junior by saluting with the hand. f. Sloping Swords and Standing at Ease. As given in the Drill Manual, the sword is sloped as part of the drill for standing at ease. g. Standing Easy then Standing at Ease. As given in the Drill Manual. h. Sword Knots. Sword knots for both Officers and Warrant Officers will be permanently bound round the upper part of the sword basket, towards the hilt. a. R Mon RE(M) wear the sword knots long (light infantry / Militia heritage). i. Sword Drill and Furniture (Ceremonial). Officers and Warrant Officers will use the officer pattern sword knot of round gold cord, with the strap, keeper and acorn all being in gold only, and including no other colours. j. Unavailability of Swords. Where swords are not available for a parade an officer is not under any circumstances to wear a side arm as a substitute. The officer should take to the parade without arms. Sword trailed 8-23

191 SECTION ACCREDITED TAILORS, HATTERS AND SUPPLIERS OF ACCOUTREMENTS General Tailoring Advice. For advice on all general Corps tailoring matters, units and individuals should approach the accredited Corps Tailor, Mr Scott Hamilton, based in Chatham and Minley for advice. Mr Hamilton will also advise on correct wearing of badges, accoutrements and other matters. The Corps Tailor can be contacted by phone at: or by at: bilko_58@msm.com For the Supply of Mess Dress: G D Golding Tailors Ltd 220 Hartfield Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 4LW tailors@goldings.co.uk Costello and Sons Ltd Ley Street Ilford Essex IG1 4BS sales@costello.co.uk (Other Ranks Only): The Mess Dress Ltd 88 Stewart Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8NU Sales@messdress.com For the supply of Headdress: Herbert Johnson Unit 2 Viking Way Industrial Estate Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8EL enquiries@herbert-johnson.co.uk Patey (London) Ltd 9 Gowlett Road London SE15 4HX London@pateyhats.com Stable Belts, slides, etc: RE Corps Enterprises Brompton Barracks Chatham, Kent ME4 4UG Corps-enterprised@rhqre.co.uk For the supply of swords: RE Corps Enterprises see above [blank] 8-24

192 SECTION THE QUEEN S GURKHA ENGINEERS Orders of dress are shown in Annex B The standards of The Queen s Gurkha Engineers (QGE) are very much reflected in the dress of its officers and men. Soldiers follow the example set by their officers and it is therefore essential that the officers appearance, whether in uniform or plain clothes, is impeccable at all times. Gurkha servicemen are no longer required to wear Regimental Mufti when walking out; however, a high standard of cleanliness and smart attire is expected. Scruffy or offensive clothing will not be tolerated The purpose of these regulations is to ensure uniformity in the dress of all officers and soldiers of the QGE wherever they are serving The Commandant Queen s Gurkha Engineers (Comdt QGE) is responsible for ensuring these regulations are strictly observed. The Regimental Sergeant Major and Gurkha Major (GM) are the custodians on his behalf. Regimental Accoutrements Officers. The following items of clothing should be worn by all officers attached to The QGE. a. QGE Cross Belt. A small number of cross belts are held centrally by the QM, 36 Engr Regt. On posting in to The QGE, individuals should sign for the cross belt and return on completion of their respective tour. All Gurkha LE officers are to purchase their cross belts through their own expense. b. Shoes Highland. On arrival, officers will be issued with a set of black highland brogues. c. Blazer. The regimental blazer is dark blue, double breasted with QGE insignia gilt buttons; 6 large on the body and 3 small per cuff. All QGE serving officers are required to wear. d. RE Pattern Stable Belt. The QGE stable belt buckle is to be worn by all serving officers. e. Regimental Tie. The QGE regimental tie should be worn on occasions that warrant wearing a tie Soldiers. The following items of clothing should be worn/ purchased by all QGE soldiers: a. Blazer. The regimental blazer is dark blue, double breasted with QGE insignia gilt buttons; 4 large on the body and 2 small per cuff. b. RE Pattern Stable Belt. The QGE stable belt buckle is to be worn by all serving QGE soldiers. c. Regimental Tie. Worn in conjunction with the regimental blazer Brigade of Gurkhas (BG) Flash. All personnel serving with the QGE are to wear the BG flash. The BG flash is to be sewn above the RE TRF The Regimental Crest. Two kukris, points upwards, blades crossed in saltire, their cutting edge outwards, surmounted by the Royal Engineers grenade and placed over the handles a gold scroll with the motto Ubique. The whole is surrounded by a wreath of laurel 8-25

193 surmounted by a Queen s crown, issuant thereon from the wreath a scroll: The Queen s Gurkha Engineers Cap Badge. Two kukris, pointing upwards, the blades crossed in saltire, their cutting edge outwards, surmounted by the Royal Engineers grenade and over the handles a gold scroll with the motto Ubique. Soldiers are to wear a metal Cap Badge and officers a silver and gold Cap Badge Tartan. The official tartan of The Queen s Gurkha Engineers is the MacLeod of MacLeod of Harris (Modern) and is worn by the regimental pipers Swords. The RE Pattern sword is used by the QGE and is always carried in a silver plated scabbard Eligibility. Those personnel who wish to wear QGE orders of dress outside of 36 Engineer Regiment, Queen s Gurkha Engineers, must seek guidance from the GM. 8-26

194 Annex A to Chapter 8 Orders of dress are shown in Appendices 1 10 ORDERS OF DRESS ROYAL ENGINEERS Order of Dress Description Appx No. 1 Ceremonial 1 No. 1 Informal (Church or Patrol Order) 1 No. 2 Service Dress, Temperate, Ceremonial 2 No. 2 Service Dress, Temperate, Non-Ceremonial 2 No. 3 Warm weather, Ceremonial 3 No. 4 Service Dress, Warm Weather, Ceremonial 4 No. 6 Service Dress, Warm Weather, Non-Ceremonial 4 No. 8 Multi Terrain Pattern Personal Clothing System (MTP PCS) In barracks shirt No. 10 Mess Dress, Temperate 6 No. 11 Mess Dress, Warm Weather 7 No. 13 Barrack Dress, Winter Order 8 No. 14 Barrack Dress, Summer Order 9 Rank Badges A - 1

195 Appendix 1 to Annex A No. 1 Dress Description 1. No. 1 Dress is worn by officers when attending certain functions (e.g. Sovereign s Parade) and others when ordered. No 1 Dress is the normal dress for Cols Comdt, Colonel Royal Engineers when attending repatriations, funerals or other key Corps events. It is worn as a matter of routine by instructors at RMA Sandhurst 59. Note that the size and form of gold (ceremonial) shoulder boards change and is different for male and female officers. It must also be noted that officers of the General Staff who are late RE are to wear No. 1 Dress in accordance with General Staff Dress Regulations (see Army Dress Regulations Part 2). Ceremonial Male Officer: Hat, No. 1 Dress Jacket, No. 1 Dress Gold braid Grenade collar badges Gold braided shoulder boards with ceremonial rank badges Medals, (court mounted) and ribbons Crimson waist sash Sword belt, worn under waist sash Sword slings, gold braid Sword with plated scabbard Overall Trousers RE Pattern Boots, George or Wellington & spurs White gloves Male OR: Hat, No. 1 Dress Jacket, No. 1 Dress Gilt collar badges Medals, (court mounted) and ribbons Gold lace rank insignia White belt with brass buckles No. 1 Trousers Black shoes or Black issued boots Blue shoulder boards Female Officer: Hat, No. 1 Dress Jacket, No. 1 Dress Gold braid Grenade collar badges Gold braided shoulder boards with ceremonial rank badges Medals, (court mounted) and ribbons Crimson waist sash Sword belt, worn under waist sash Sword slings, gold braid Sword with plated scabbard No1 Dress Skirt Shoes, black, service (Gibson) White gloves Female OR: Hat, No. 1 Dress Jacket, No. 1 Dress Gilt collar badges Medals, (court mounted) and ribbons Gold lace rank insignia White belt with brass buckles Blue shoulder boards No. 1 Dress Skirt Shoes, black, service (Gibson) Non Ceremonial (Patrol Order). Male: As for Ceremonial except: Plain cloth shoulder boards with anodized rank badges for officers Medals not worn Officers Sam Browne Belt Brown leather gloves Female: As for Ceremonial except: Plain cloth shoulder boards with anodized rank badges for officers Medals not worn Officers Sam Browne Belt Brown leather gloves 59 Chapel Order for RE officers serving at RMAS is as non-ceremonial No 1 dress, no swords or medals. 8A1-1

196 Sword not carried Sword not carried 2. Lanyards. Lanyards are never worn with No. 1 Dress. 3. Forage Cap Officers. Cap, forage, peaked is dark blue cloth; dark blue Royal Garter band; scarlet welt round top and top of band. 4. Forage Cap ORs. As for officers but with plain blue banding. 5. Jacket. Standard issue with 30 ligne RE buttons down the front and on pockets. 20 ligne buttons are shoulder straps. Female jacket is of similar design but cut for the female figure and without breast pockets. 6. Overalls/Trousers. Dark blue with 51mm scarlet striping down the full length of each leg. 7. Collar Badges. Collar badges are placed so that a line through the middle of the long axis of the badge is horizontal to the line of the collar. See Annex C for details. 8. Badges of Rank - Officers. Anodized stars and crowns on plain blue epaulette (nonceremonial) or gold embroidered epaulette (ceremonial). See Appendix 10. Note that male and female officers wear different sizes of ceremonial epaulettes. 9. Badges of Rank - ORs. Gold thread on blue backing cloth 10. Aide de Camp. ADCs to The Sovereign wear an Aiguillette No. 1 on the right shoulder 60 with The Sovereign s cypher (EIIR and Crown) on shoulder boards on all formal orders of dress (See Part 2 of Army Dress Regulations). Other, more junior officers may be ADC to senior serving officers and wear Aiguillettes No. 3 on the left shoulder 61 but without any cyphers. Those not authorised to wear should not do so even if it is for a wedding day photo. 11. Cloak (NSN ). The RE Officers and ORs cloaks are of the same design and material with the exception that the officer s cloak has shoulder straps of the same material as the cloak. The cloak is of heavy blue cloth, loose fitting and should fall to within 9 inches of the ground. 6 x 30 ligne buttons are worn down the front with a further 2 x 30 ligne buttons at the back to which is attached a short belt. Officers are to wear gilt metal badges of rank on the lower portion of the shoulder straps. WO and NCO rank insignia are worn on the right forearm only. The lowest part of the insignia is to be 16.5cm from the bottom of the sleeve. Rank insignia are to be worsted and braid badges and chevrons - golden yellow on a dark blue background - the same size as those worn on No. 1 Dress except WO1s whose badge is to be the identical badge as the badge worn on No. 1 Dress. No Qualification or employment badges are to be worn. 60 8mm diameter cord, 2% gold wire. Stock number , Pattern D Three pairs of shoulder Cyphers; Qty 1 pair burnished gold cypher 35mm with wire fittings Qty 1 pair burnished silver cypher 35mm with wire fittings. Qty 1 pair burnished gold cypher 25mm with wire fittings. 61 Gold metallised Polyester cord with crimson mercerised cotton fleck. Stock number A1-2

197 Appendix 2 to Annex A No. 2 Dress Description 1. No. 2 Dress is usually worn with No. 1 Dress hat but may be worn by officers and WO1s with the Service Dress Hat. Exceptionally may be worn with green or maroon berets by those so entitled. Note that the Service Dress hat is not worn by officers when parading with or accompanied by soldiers wearing No. 1 Dress hat. They are never worn when medals and leathers are worn. Ceremonial. Male Officer: No. 1 Dress hat Jacket khaki Lanyard blue braided silk Shirt Tie, khaki, silk braided Trousers Khaki Shoes, brown, plain leather Socks, khaki Gloves, brown leather Officers Belt, Sam Browne Sword (leather scabbard) Medals and Ribbons Male OR: No. 1 Dress hat Jacket khaki Lanyard blue braided Shirt Tie, khaki, issued Trousers khaki Shoes, black Socks, khaki Green belt with green painted buckles Medals and Ribbons Female Officer: No. 1 Dress hat Jacket khaki Lanyard blue braided silk Shirt woman s Tie, khaki, silk braided Skirt khaki Shoes, brown (Gibson) Authorised hosiery Gloves, brown leather Officers Belt, Sam Browne Sword (leather scabbard) Medals and Ribbons Female OR: No. 1 Dress hat Jacket khaki Lanyard blue braided Shirt woman s Tie, khaki, issued Skirt khaki Shoes, black Authorised hosiery Green belt with green painted buckles Medals and Ribbons Non Ceremonial. ORs may wear No. 2 Dress with cloth belt and beret for very informal occasions. Male: As for ceremonial except: No medals Female: As for ceremonial except: No medals 2. Officers Jacket. As issued worn with gilt RE buttons 40 ligne down the front of the jacket and on pockets 20 ligne buttons on shoulder straps. 3. Collar Badge Officers. RE grenade in bronze with Ubique inscribed on a scroll underneath. 8A2-1

198 4. Collar Badge ORs. Gilt badge. 5. Badges of Rank. Officers - Anodized stars and crowns worn on a plain epaulette. See Appendix 10. ORs khaki and white embroidered rank insignia. 6. ORs No. 1 Dress Hat. The hat should be centrally spun in a clockwise direction. 7. ORs Jacket. No creases are to be worn in the sleeves. 8A2-2

199 Appendix 3 to Annex A No. 3 Dress Description 1. No. 3 Dress is only worn by officers. All badges and accoutrements follow the same regulations as No. 1 Dress except rank insignia are anodised metal. All ranks. No. 3 Dress. As for Full Dress or No. 1 Dress in tropical climates. All ranks. Ceremonial 2. Jacket. Pattern as for No. 1 Dress, but in lightweight white material with Corps detachable collar-badges, shoulder-titles and buttons as authorised. Tactical Recognition Badges and Formation Badges are not to be worn but appropriate qualification badges are to be worn by entitled individuals. 3. Trousers/Overalls. As for No. 1 Dress. Shoulder-cords/shoulder-chains, medals, belts, sashes and all other items as for No. 1 Dress (Ceremonial). 4. Aiguillettes: Worn by entitled officers. Non-Ceremonial: 5. Jacket. Pattern as for No. 3 Dress above, with plain shoulder-straps of white material. 6. Trousers/Overalls. As for No. 1 Dress. Shoulder-cords/shoulder-chains, medals, belts, sashes and all other items as for No. 1 Dress (non-ceremonial). 7. Aiguillettes. Worn by entitled officers. 8A3-1

200 Appendix 4 to Annex A No. 4 Dress No. 6 Dress Description 1. No. 6 Dress is an issued uniform to both officers and ORs permanently serving in hot weather countries. It is worn with the same badges and accoutrements as No. 2 Dress. It may be worn without shirt and tie. No. 6 Dress. Bush Jacket. All ranks: 2. Headdress. Peaked forage-cap or other authorised headdress. 3. Jacket. Issued Bush Jacket with regimental/corps detachable collar-badges, shoulder-titles and buttons as authorised. Other honorary distinctions to which units are entitled are listed in Parts 4 and Part 9 of these Regulations. Tactical Recognition Badges and Formation Badges are not to be worn but appropriate qualification badges are to be worn by entitled individuals. 4. Trousers/skirt. As issued or local manufacture as authorised by COs. 5. Shirt (if ordered to be worn). Issue pattern. 6. Other items as in No. 2 Dress. Aiguillettes will be worn by entitled officers if wearing No. 6 Dress in lieu of No. 4 Dress on a formal occasion. 8A4-1

201 No. 8 Dress Multi Terrain Pattern Personal Clothing System (MTP PCS) Description Appendix 5 to Annex A 1. CGS directed that MTP PCS in barracks is to be uniformly worn with a shirt that improves smartness and appearance. A new shirt to wear with Personal Clothing System Combat Uniform (PCS-CU) is being issued to all Army personnel. The shirt is made of light-weight material in MTP design and may be worn with the PCS-CU trousers, either alone or under the PCS-CU jacket. It is always to be worn tucked into the trousers with the Corps stable belt (unless on PT or exercise) and sleeves will be worn as per the following direction: a. 1 Apr 1 Oct (summer order). Sleeves are to be worn rolled up. b. 1 Oct 1 Apr (winter order). Sleeves are to be worn fully down. Scale of Issue 2. The shirt will be issued to a scale of 3 per individual held on Personal Holding Account, recorded on MJDI. Badges and Tactical Recognition Flashes (TRF) 3. Like the PCS-CU jacket, the shirt will be issued with the Union Emblem already sewn on the left sleeve; however unlike the jacket there are no patches or Velcro plates on which to attach other badges. The Union Emblem is to become the single point of reference for all badges. On the left arm, the Formation Flash (if worn) is to be sewn onto the sleeve so that the top of the flash is 2 cm below the Union Emblem. On the right arm, the TRF 62 is to be sewn onto the sleeve so that it is at the same height and position as the Formation Flash. Specialist wings are to be sewn so the base of the badge is 2 cm above the TRF. If individuals are entitled to wear another qualification badge on Combat Uniform, it is to be sewn below the TRF but in order for all 3 badges to be clearly seen when the sleeve is rolled up, both the TRF and 2 nd qualification badge may be moved up by 1 cm. The top qualification badge is not to be moved. A maximum of one badge can be worn under the TRF. Examples 4. Those that are trained as para, diver and EOD specialists. In this case and depending on the soldiers role i.e. he/ she are in an EOD PID depends on the badge that he/ she should wear. In this example, the soldier should wear the EOD badge. 5. Those that are trained as EOD and divers. In this case because we can only push the TRF up 1 cm, depending in what role the soldier is in i.e. a diving PID (RADS etc), that qualification should be worn. Though it is not the maximum of three badges, the TRF can only be raised up 1 cm so, unfortunately, the third badge would not be seen in short sleeve order. Authorised Badges 6. The only other badge that may be worn on PCS-CU is the Army Commando shoulder flash which is to be worn on both sleeves immediately below the seam of the sleeve. Badges worn on each sleeve are to be sewn so that they are worn centred on a vertical crease-line running from the 62 This includes the new General Staff Flash which will be worn by all Officers of the rank of Colonel and above by 1 Apr 16. 8A5-1

202 centre of the sleeve seam at the shoulder to the centre of the sleeve cuff. 7. The illustrations below show how the badges are to be worn on each sleeve. This individual belongs to the Royal Logistic Corps, is parachute and commando trained, has served with Navy Command and is currently serving in 1 Armd Inf Bde. ARMY MN C O M A DO ARMY MN C O M A D O 1 Left Sleeve Right Sleeve 8. Army qualification badges are procured and tailored at public expense. Formation Flashes and TRFs are not publicly funded and cannot be tailored at public expense. Corps Authorised Additional Badges 9. The following badges are the only other Corps recognised badges: a. Winston. Worn on the right shoulder by all those personnel serving in 32 Engineer Regiment. b. 26 Armd Engr Sqn Flash. Worn on the right shoulder of those personnel serving in 26 Armd Engr Sqn, 32 Engineer Regiment. c. The Militia Flash. Worn on the upper left arm and by those on strength of R Mon RE (M) 10. Authorised Qualification Badges. The following badges are authorised to be worn on the blanking plates of the PCS CU Smock Jacket. It should be noted that no more than two badges may be worn on any blanking plate and precedence is in the order below. No other badges are permitted. 11. Right Blanking Plate: 8A5-2

203 a. Parachute/SAS/SFC Wings. One of the following to be worn at the top of the right hand blanking patch. b. Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF). The TRF is worn in the centre of the right hand blanking plate, unless an individual is qualified as a Para or EOD in which case the TRF moves to the bottom or the top of the plate to accommodate one other qualification badge. c. EOD/AT/ATO/Search/Army Divers Badges. One of the following to be worn at the bottom centre of the right hand blanking patch below the TRF for personnel qualified and/or in the appropriate PID. (Search) N.B. Therefore if a soldier is Para and EOD/Diver trained the Para wings take precedence above the TRF and the EOD/Diver badge cannot be worn. d. Winston. Worn on the right shoulder by all those personnel serving in 32 Engineer Regiment. e. 26 Armd Engr Sqn Flash. Worn on the right shoulder of those personnel serving in 26 Armd Engr Sqn, 32 Engr Regt. Left Blanking Plate: a. Union Flag. The union flag is worn at the top of the left hand blanking plate. b. Formation Flash. The formation flash is worn underneath the union flag on the left hand blanking plate. No other unauthorised badge 63 is to be worn on the left plate. General Direction a. Commando Units. Only units under 3CDOX are to conform to all FLEET dress regulations when in role. b. Foreign Para Wings. Foreign Para wings may be worn on the PCS CU Smock or Para Smock. c. Smock Hoods. All PCS CU Smock hoods are to be rolled up and stowed away using the supplied loop and button when not in use. Hoods are not to be tailored to a shorter length in any way or the metal rod around the edge of the hood removed. d. Ironing. All items of PCS CU are to be ironed with creases when not on exercise. The trouser crease should be down the centre line of the trouser leg. e. Twister and Ties. PCS CU Trousers are to be turned up at the bottom utilising either elasticated twisters or the issued ties. Trousers are not to be allowed to hang or sit on the top of the boot. f. Green Belt. An issued green belt and not 58 pattern webbing belt is to be worn when the smock is worn. 63 Only badges authorised by the Army Dress Committee are permitted. 8A5-3

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205 Appendix 6 to Annex A No. 10 Dress Description 1. Mess Dress. Worn on formal social occasions. It is not a parade dress and should not be worn by those taking salutes at, e.g. Beating Retreat. Male Officer/ WO1: Jacket, Mess, RE pattern with miniature medals Waistcoat Shirt, plain fronted, soft Marcella with turned down collar Tie, black bow (double ended, not made up) Overalls, RE pattern Boots, George or Wellington Spurs (silver) Male SNCO: Jacket, Mess, RE pattern with miniature medals Waistcoat Shirt, plain fronted, soft Marcella with turned down collar Tie, black bow Trousers, RE pattern Boots, George Female Officer/ WO1: Jacket, Mess, RE Pattern with miniature medals Dress, satin back blacked, pure silk crepe Cummerbund, scarlet taffeta fastened with 4 silk buttons Authorised hosiery Shoes, black, evening Female SNCO: Jacket, Mess, RE Pattern with miniature medals Dress, satin back blacked, pure silk crepe Cummerbund, scarlet taffeta fastened with 4 silk buttons Authorised hosiery Shoes, black, evening 2. Headdress (if ordered): No. 1 Dress Forage cap if worn out of doors on formal occasions, or side cap of Staff pattern. Females do not wear Headdress in No. 10 Dress. 3. Medals. Miniature medals will be worn on the left lapel, set above the grenade such that the beckets are 2½ (65mm) above the top of the grenade. UN/ NATO miniatures should include a numeral to indicate multiple tours when appropriate. Jackets 4. Officer/WO1 Male. Jacket is a scarlet superfine in the 1939 style. Lapels have a roll collar in indigo superfine with no join in the back. Collar badges are worn 202 mm from the collar. Cuffs are also indigo and pointing up the sleeve with no stitching to show. Epaulettes are rounded end in scarlet superfine with 22 ligne RE pattern gilt mounted buttons. Badges of rank to be 5/8 th standard size in gold embroidery. 5. WO2/ SNCO Male. As above with 22 ligne RE pattern stay bright buttons. Badges of rank are as per No.1 Dress but 2/3 the size on a red background. 6. Officers/ WO1 Female. Jacket is scarlet superfine in the 1991 Murrison style. Collar is half stand in indigo superfine with curved ends. Cuffs are as for male officers. The dress is Taffeta style Windsor blue polyester over moiré scarlet with a plain neckline. Epaulettes are scarlet, cummerbund has five pleats in scarlet and sleeve inserts have scarlet buttons. Badges of rank to be 3/8th standard size in gold embroidery. 7. WO2/ SNCO Female. As above with badges of rank as per No.1 Dress but 2/3 the size on a red background. 8A6-1

206 8. Waistcoat. Midnight blue barathea, open in front and with no collar. Officers/WO1s fastens with 4 mounted RE pattern gilt 22 ligne buttons and ORs with 22 ligne stay bright buttons. 9. Embellishments. Fobs and watch chains may be worn. 10. RE Grenade. Gold braid embroidered with flames tilting inwards at the tip. 11. Qualification Badges. As for No. 1 Dress but 2/3 rd size on a scarlet backing. 8A6-2

207 Appendix 7 to Annex A No. 11 Dress Description 1. Warm weather Mess Dress. Worn by officers in certain theatres for Regimental Dinners and other social events as directed. Male: Jacket, white drill. Overalls, RE pattern Shirt, soft Marcella with turned down collar Tie, black bow (not made up) Cummerbund, RE pattern Boots, George or Wellington Spurs Hat No. 1 Dress or side hat, RE pattern. Female: Dress, satin backed black, pure silk crepe Cummerbund, scarlet taffeta fastened with 4 silk buttons. Authorised hosiery Shoes, black, evening 2. Medals. Miniature medals will be worn on the left lapel, above the grenade. UN/ NATO miniatures may include a numeral to indicate multiple tours when appropriate. 3. Headdress. Female officers do not wear headdress in No. 11 dress. 4. RE Grenade. To be of anodized pattern, 1¼ (30mm) 5. Qualification Badges. As for No. 10 Dress on a scarlet backing. 6. Badges of Rank. Anodized stars and crowns. 8A7-1

208 Appendix 8 to Annex A No. 13 Dress Description 1. Barrack Dress Winter Order (1 Oct 1 Apr) Male Officer/ WO1: No. 2 Dress hat or side hat (CO s discretion) Jersey, wool, heavy duty No. 2 Shirt Tie, silk knitted, RE pattern Trousers, Barrack Dress Socks, Khaki Shoes, brown, plain leather Male OR: As above with the following changes Beret Tie as issued Black shoes Female Officer/ WO1: No. 2 Dress hat or side hat (CO s discretion) Jersey, wool, heavy duty No. 2 Shirt Tie, silk knitted, RE pattern Skirt or Trousers Barrack Dress Shoes brown, service, (Gibson) Authorised hosiery Female OR: As above with the following changes Beret Tie as issued Black shoes 2. Belts. All belts will be worn under the Jersey Heavy Wool (JHW). 3. Female Slacks. Slacks may be worn instead of skirts when appropriate. If worn, they will be matched with shoes and socks, not hosiery. 4. Smock. The PCS Smock or Para Smock may be worn over the top of the JHW in inclement weather. A green issued belt must be worn and not a 58 pattern webbing belt. 5. Badges of Rank. Olive backed rank slides on the shoulder for officers or No. 2 style rank slides for ORs. PCS CU rank slides are used on the Smock. 6. Side Cap. With Commanding Officers discretion, officers may wear authorised Royal Engineer side caps. 7. Specialist Roles. Personnel in a 23, 24 or 32 Regt PIDs may wear berets or if serving within in an ARTD unit. 8A8-1

209 Appendix 9 to Annex A No. 14 Dress Description 1. Barrack Dress Summer Order (1 Apr 1 Oct). Male Officer/WO1: No. 2 Dress hat or side hat (CO s discretion) No. 2 Shirt short sleeve or sleeve rolled above elbow, neck open Trousers, Barrack Dress Belt RE Stable, worn through belt loops Shoes, brown, plain leather Socks, Khaki Lanyard, blue, silk Stable belt Male OR: As above with the following changes: Beret Black issued shoes Female Officer/WO1: No. 2 Dress hat No. 2 Shirt short sleeve or sleeve rolled above elbow, neck open Barrack Dress skirt or slacks Belt RE Stable, worn through belt loops Shoes brown, service, (Gibson) Authorised hosiery Lanyard, blue silk Stable belt Female OR: As above with the following changes: Beret Black issued shoes 2. Female Slacks. Slacks may be worn instead of skirts when appropriate. If worn, they will be matched with shoes and socks, not hosiery. 3. Smock. The PCS Smock or Para Smock may be worn over the top of the shirt in inclement weather. A green issued belt must be worn and not a 58 pattern webbing belt. 4. Badges of Rank Officers. Beige slides purchased at private expense. 5. Rank Badges ORs. White on khaki (No. 2 Dress style). WOs wear metal rank insignia on leather wristbands. 6. Specialist Roles. Personnel in a 23, 24 or 32 Regt PIDs may wear berets or if serving within an ARTD unit. 7. Side Cap. With Commanding Officers discretion, officers may wear authorised Royal Engineer side caps. 8A9-1

210 Badges of Rank Officers: All left shoulder note orientation of stars and buttons where appropriate Appendix 10 to Annex A No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial) Male Officers No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial) Female Officers No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Non Ceremonial) No. 2 and No. 4 Dress No. 7 and No. 14 Dress No. 8 Dress No. 10 Dress No. 13 Dress 8A10-1

211 Appendix 11 to Annex A Badges of Rank WO1s No. 1 and No. 3 Dress No. 2 and No. 13 Dress No. 8, No. 13, and No. 14 Dress (subdued) No. 7 and No. 14 Dress (wristband) No. 8 and No. 9 Dress No. 10 Dress CRSM No. 1 Dress Corps RSM No. 2 Dress 8A11-1

212 Badges of Rank Other Ranks No. 1 and No. 3 Dress No. 2, No. 4, No. 13 and No. 14 Dress No. 2, No. 4, No. 13 and No. 14 Dress arm badge style No. 14 Dress (wristband) No. 14 Dress No. 8 Dress No. 8, No. 13 and No. 14 Subdued No. 8, No. 13 and No. 14 Subdued Qualification Badge No. 10 Dress 8A11-2

213 Appendix 1 to Annex B QGE No.1 Dress Temperate Ceremonial Uniform Description 1. No.1 Dress is worn by officers when attending certain parades and functions. ORs will only be expected to wear No.1 Dress on state events: Ceremonial Male Officer: RE pattern No.1 Dress Forage Cap, QGE gilt buttons, QGE Cap Badge (silver and gold) on a scarlet Bob (bee-hive) Standard RE No.1 Dress jacket, large QGE gilt buttons on the front and small buttons on the pockets and epaulettes. To be worn with white stud collar Overalls, RE pattern Mess Wellington boots with spurs (QGE LE Capts without spurs) QGE (silver and gold) collar badges Ceremonial gold boards with silver stars/ crowns QGE cross belt, maroon rifle pattern Black leather gloves RE sword in silver plated scabbard Solid gold braid sword sling with under belt Old gold cord sword knot For QGE LE Offrs on QGOO & Public Duties a Cap Kilmarnock with 2 gold bands, toorie and a QGE cap badge (silver and gold) should be worn. Female Officer (as above apart from): Black service (Gibson) shoes are to be worn No. 1 Dress for females (jacket and skirt) A woman s white, long sleeve shirt is worn as an undergarment Black seamless tights/ stockings are to be worn ORs: Cap Kilmarnock with single yellow band, toorie and a QGE Cap Badge. No. 1 Dress RE standard jacket with QGE gilt buttons on the front of the jacket, pockets and epaulettes No. 1 Dress RE trousers Highland pattern black shoes Staybrite QGE collar badges RE pattern, gold on blue background badges of rank. Worn on both arms Black plastic belt with QGE insignia metal buckle White cotton gloves 2. Review Ceremonial. Swords, kukri and medals to be worn. 3. Review Non-Ceremonial. Medals are worn but swords, arms and kukris are not carried. 8B - 1

214 Appendix 2 to Annex B QGE No. 2 Dress Description 1. Worn as per RE pattern apart from the following items: Male officer: Hat Felt Gurkha, QGE gilt buttons and GQE Cap Badge on a rectangular black patch (2 tall x 1.52 wide) Standard No. 2 Dress jacket with large QGE gilt buttons on the front and small buttons on the pockets and epaulettes No. 2 Dress trousers Tie khaki (silk) RE lanyard White shirt with black horn rifle buttons Black Highland pattern brogues QGE gilt insignia collar badges QGE cross belt, maroon pattern Black leather gloves RE sword in silver plated scabbard Black plastic sling Old gold cord knot Female officer (as above apart from): No.2 Dress skirt Black service (Gibson) shoes are worn Seamless natural tan tights/ stockings ORs: Hat Felt Gurkha complete with staybrite QGE capbadge on a small RE blue bob Standard No. 2 Dress jacket with small QGE gilt buttons RE Pattern lanyard No. 2 Dress shirt No. 2 Dress trousers Tie khaki (woollen) Black Highland pattern shoes Gilt QGE insignia collar badges RE pattern No.2 Dress badges of rank Black plastic belts with QGE insignia metal buckle Ceremonial kukri worn on belt on the top right of the centre of the spine. Blade should curve inwards towards the spine 2. Hat Felt Gurkha is to be worn two fingers width above the junction of the right ear to the head and two fingers above the right eye. The Cap Badge should be on the right hand side of the head. 3. QGE officers serving within 36 Engineer Regiment are to wear the Hat Felt Gurkha. If serving or representing outside the Regiment, the RE pattern No. 1 Dress hat with bee-hive badge should be worn. 8B - 2

215 Appendix 3 to Annex B QGE No. 7 Dress Barracks Dress Description 1. Similar to RE dress with the following exemptions: Male officer: No.2 Dress hat or QGE Side Hat with QGE capbadge (silver and gold) on Blue Bob and QGE gilt insignia buttons Jersey Heavy Wool (JHW) winter order only Tie khaki (silk) winter order only White shirt with black horn rifle buttons and black QGE shoulder boards No.2 Dress trousers Black Highland pattern brogues Black metal insignia badges of rank with QGE shoulder titles worn on epaulettes Stable belt worn over jumper in winter order Female officers (as above apart from): No.2 Dress skirt Black service (Gibson) shoes are worn Seamless natural tan tights/ stockings ORs: Beret JHW winter order only Tie khaki (woollen) winter order only No.2 Dress shirt No.2 Dress trousers Black Highland pattern shoes QGE shoulder boards RE pattern cream chevrons badges of rank, worn on both arms Stable belt worn over jumper in winter order 2. RSM QGE. White shirt should be worn with black horn rifle buttons with QGE shoulder boards. 3. WOs. No. 2 Dress shirt should be worn with QGE shoulder boards. 4. Male officers and soldiers should wear dark blue/ black socks. 5. Winter Order. On JHW, officers should wear olive slides with black embroidered rank above black embroidered QGE title. 8B - 3

216 Appendix 4 to Annex B QGE No. 10 Dress Temperate Mess Dress Description 1. Similar to RE dress with the following exemptions: Male officers: RE pattern No. 10 Dress jacket with miniature QGE gilt buttons on the epaulettes RE pattern No. 10 Dress waist coat with QGE gilt buttons White Marcella cotton shirt Overalls RE pattern Wellington boots worn with spurs (QGE LE Capts to wear without spurs) QGE Insignia (silver and gold) lapel badges RE pattern gold badges of rank Female officers: RE pattern black dress with No. 10 Dress jacket Gilt QGE buttons and lapel badges to be worn Black evening shoes and regulation tights/ stockings WOs/ SNCOs (as above with the following exemptions): Trousers No. 1 Dress RE pattern No. 10 Dress waist coat with QGE gilt buttons George boots RE pattern crown and chevron badges of rank only to be worn on the right arm 2. Of the discretion of the Comdt QGE, Trews must be MacLeod/ MacLeod of Harris (modern) 8B - 4

217 Appendix 5 to Annex B QGE Dress Mufti-Luga Description 1. This form of dress is often used for more formal official functions where uniform would be inappropriate, sports fixtures and some QGE and Brigade of Gurkhas events. It will be notifies in the Dress Instruction on Part One Orders for the specific activity. Male officers: Blue blazer Light blue, double cuffed, turn down collar shirt with no brest pocket QGE pattern tie (silk) Cream/ beige trousers Dark tan brogues QGE insignia gilt buttons ORs: Blue blazer White shirt Grey flannel trousers Black shoes QGE insignia gilt buttons 2. Officer Buttons. Cuffs 3 buttons per sleeve. Jacket front 6 buttons, 3 per side. 3. ORs Buttons. Cuffs 2 buttons per sleeve. Jacket front 4 buttons, 2 p 8B - 5

218 Annex C to Chapter 8 GUIDANCE FOR GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS General, Lieutenant General and Major General Full Dress. The following is worn: a. Cocked Hat. As described in Section 3 Para of Army Dress Regulations. A double loop of gold bullions, the inner of the two loops being twisted; gold purl net button. b. Plume. White swan feathers, drooping outwards, 10 inches long, with red feathers under them long enough to reach the ends of the white ones. Feathered stem 3 inches long. c. Tunic. Scarlet cloth, with blue collar and cuffs. The collar edged all round with 1 inch gold lace. The cuffs round, 3½ inches deep, edged with two bands of 1¾ inch gold lace showing a quarter-inch of blue cloth between the bands. A three-pointed blue flap on each sleeve, 6½ inches deep and 3 inches wide at the points, edged with ¾ inch gold lace; three medium buttons on each flap. 8 buttons down the front, and 2 at the waist behind. A scarlet flap on each skirt behind, commencing below the waist buttons, forming two points, and terminating half an inch above the bottom of the skirt, being 1½ inches wide at the upper point, and 2½ inches wide at the lower one, the outer edges laced as for the sleeve flaps, a button at the point of each flap. A line of ¾ inch lace, edged with white piping, from the centre of the waist to the bottom of the skirt. The front, collar, cuffs and flaps edged with white cloth, three sixteenths of an inch wide. Gorget tabs are not worn. d. Shoulder-Cords. Plaited twin gold wire basket cord three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter, with thin gold between the strands of cord, the strap of the shoulder-cord 2¼ inches wide, terminating in a wing 4 inches wide, lined with scarlet cloth. e. Badges of Rank. All in silver embroidery. The crown, for Generals and Lieutenant Generals, 1 inch wide and 1 inch high, with crimson velvet cap. The star, for Generals and Major Generals, of similar size. The crossed sword and baton 2 inches wide, the baton over the sword, the point of the sword is to be worn pointing forwards on each shoulder. When a General Officer is wearing combat dress and only one badge of rank, the sword point is to be towards the right shoulder. f. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. g. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. h. Lace. Gold, Oak leaf pattern i. Buttons. Gilt. Crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath. j. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 2½ inches wide and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-spurs. 64 Army Dress Regulations Part 4 - General Staff Dress dated 18 Dec B - 6

219 k. Sash. Gold and crimson silk net waist sash 2½ inches wide, (65mm) with two crimson stripes ¼ inch wide, the rest gold; round loose gold fringe tassels, 9 inches long including the round heads and hangs about 18 inches below the lower edge of the sash, worn on the left side. l. Sword. Scimitar blade; Mameluke hilt with device of crossed sword and baton encircled with oakleaves in the centre of the gilt crosspiece. Ivorine grip with two small gilt rosettes on each side. Steel scabbard, ridged, with cross lockets and rings. m. Sword-Knot. Gold and crimson cord and acorn. n. Sword-Slings. Red leather, 1 inch wide, gold oak leaf lace, flat billets and studs. o. Gloves. White leather or cotton. p. Greatcoat. Blue-Grey Greatcoat worn with General Officers buttons. 2. Frock Coat Uniform. Worn by Lt Gens and above. a. Cap. Peaked forage cap of blue cloth; scarlet band with welted edges and blue welt in crown seam; double row of gold oak leaf embroidery on peak. Patent leather chinstrap ½ inch wide, with General Officer s small buttons. Badge in gold embroidery on blue cloth, the Royal Crest above crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, the blade of the sword in silver. b. Frock Coat. General Staff frock coat with General Officers buttons and badges of rank, gold shoulder-cords with silver embroidered rank badges (note that blue cloth shoulder-cords are never worn with the Frock Coat). Gorget tabs are not worn. c. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. Note that aiguillettes are to be attached to the frockcoat by a button under the outer end of the shoulder cord. The small gold braid loop is attached to the lower hook of the frockcoat collar. d. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 1 7/8 th inches inches wide and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-spurs. e. Other Items. General Officer s waist sash, gloves, sword, sword-knot, scabbard and sword-slings: as issued. Sword-slings are not to be worn unless the sword is worn. The webbing sword belt is worn over the coat and under the sash. The sword is worn with the point of the curved blade pointing rearwards. The General Officer s sword is never to be hooked up on the sword belt. f. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full Ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. 3. No. 1 Dress (Ceremonial): a. Cap. As for Frock coat. b. Jacket. Universal pattern, blue with General Officer gorget tabs of scarlet. Shouldercords 3 / 16 th plaited gold wire basket cord, small gold gimp down the centre, strap 2 1 / 4 wide ending with 4 wing with blue cloth lining; badges of rank in silver embroidery. Medal ribbons sewn to the jacket, with full medals attached to beckets above the ribbons. c. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. As for Frock Coat d. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. 8B - 7

220 e. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. f. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. g. Other Items. Overalls, boots, spurs, sash, sword and sword-knot, sword-slings and gloves: as for Frock Coat uniform. 4. No. 1 Dress (Non-Ceremonial): a. Jacket. As for No. 1 Dress Ceremonial, but with blue cloth shoulder-straps bearing badges of rank in gold embroidery. b. Orders and Decorations. Ribbons only. c. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. Aiguillettes are not worn but Royal Ciphers are to be worn if entitled. d. Belt and Sword. Sam Browne belt. Sword (if worn) of pattern of the officer s previous regiment or Corps, in leather scabbard. (Note that the General s Officers waist sash should be worn for investitures and audiences with The Sovereign). e. Gloves. Brown leather. f. Other Items. Cap, overalls, boots, spurs as for No.1 Dress (Ceremonial). 5. No. 2 Dress: a. Headdress. For formal occasions: Peaked forage cap as for No.1 Dress. For other duties, khaki peaked cap with band of scarlet cloth, bearing badge as for forage cap, or side cap of Staff pattern, with badge as for forage cap. Note that medals are not worn or swords carried if the b. Tunic. Universal pattern, khaki, with General Officer gorget tabs matching the cap band. General Officers Gilt buttons. Badges of rank in gilt metal. Medal ribbons sewn to tunic, with provision to wear full medals as required. c. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. d. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. e. Trousers. Khaki, of same material as tunic. f. Belt and Sword. Sam Browne belt. Sword (if worn) of pattern of the officer s previous regiment or Corps, in leather scabbard. g. Gloves and Shoes. Brown leather. 6. No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material, pattern as for No. 1 Dress, with detachable buttons and General Officer gorget tabs. Beckets for attachment of medals. Headdress, shoulder-cords, aiguillettes, Royal Cipher, medals, overalls, boots, spurs, sword and all other items as for No.1 Dress (Ceremonial). Overalls as for No. 1 Dress but in lightweight terylene worsted material. 8B - 8

221 7. No. 3 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material as above. White cloth shoulder-straps bearing badges of rank in gilt metal. Medal-ribbons only, worn on detachable bar. White trousers of same material as the jacket, and George boots. All other items as for No.1 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). 8. No. 4 Dress: a. Tunic and trousers. Pattern as for No. 2 Dress, but in lightweight stone-coloured khaki material, the tunic with detachable General Officer gorget tabs, badges of rank in gilt metal, and beckets for attachment of medals or medal-ribbons. b. Belt. The Sam Browne belt is only worn on parade with troops carrying arms or when wearing a sword. c. Other Items. Headdress, aiguillette, Royal Cipher, medals, belt, sword (if worn), gloves and shoes as for No. 2 Dress. 9. No. 10 Dress: a. Headdress (if ordered): No.1 Dress Forage cap if worn out of doors on formal occasions, or side cap. b. Jacket. Scarlet, blue roll collar and blue pointed cuffs; no braid or piping. Cuffs 6 inches deep at the point, 2¾ inches deep at the back. Blue cloth shoulder-straps, edged with halfinch gold oakleaf lace and fastened with gilt buttons. Small badges of rank in silver embroidery. c. Waistcoat. Blue cloth, no collar. Fastened with four small gilt buttons. d. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. e. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled though aiguillettes are not worn in non-ceremonial Evening Dress. f. Shirt. White Marcella (stiff shirt and wing collar in Full Ceremonial and Ceremonial Evening Dress) g. Bow Tie. Black silk. h. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 2½ inches wide and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-spurs. 10. No. 11 Dress. a. Jacket. Of similar pattern to No. 10 Dress jacket, but plain and in white lightweight material throughout. Badges of rank in gilt metal. b. Waistcoat. As in No. 10 Dress on Full Ceremonial Evening and Ceremonial Evening occasions. A scarlet cummerbund may be worn in Evening Dress (Non-Ceremonial). c. Other Items. As for No. 10 Dress. 11. Other Orders of Dress: a. No. 6. As for No. 2 Dress 8B - 9

222 b. No. 8 Dress. Combat Uniform should be worn according to the existing guidance. Although qualification badges and Formation Flashes may be worn as appropriate, no TRF is worn of any sort. Worn with blue beret and General Staff cap badge. Brigadiers and Colonels 12. No. 1 Dress (Ceremonial): a. Headdress. Blue peaked forage cap, with welted band bearing Royal Crest badge in gold embroidery on blue cloth, blue welt in crown seam. Peak embroidered with single row of gold oakleaves on outer edge. Chinstrap-buttons of Staff pattern. b. Jacket. Blue, Universal Pattern, with gorget tabs of scarlet. Medium buttons of Staff pattern. Universal pattern twisted gold shoulder-cords lined with blue cloth. Badges of rank in silver gilt metal. c. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. d. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. (See Part 10 of Army Dress Regulations for those entitled). e. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue overalls with 1¾ inch scarlet stripe (or other colours to match welted band in headdress). Wellington or George boots with plated steel swannecked spurs. f. Other Items. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher (if entitled), waist-sash, sword, sword-slings and gloves: as for Full Dress. 13. No. 1 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). As for General Officer but with appropriate buttons and gorget tabs. 14. Female No. 1 Dress. As for male officers except for: approved pattern No. 1 Dress jacket and skirt, black stockings or tights and black service shoes (Gibsons). All other items are as for male officers. 15. No. 2 Dress: a. Headdress. For formal occasions: Peaked forage cap as for No.1 Dress. For other duties, khaki peaked cap with band of scarlet bearing badge as for forage cap, or side cap of Staff pattern with badge as for forage cap. b. Tunic. Universal pattern, khaki, with Brigadiers/Colonels gorget tabs matching the cap band. Gilt staff buttons. Badges of rank in gilt metal. Medal ribbons sewn to tunic, with provision to wear full medals as required. c. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. d. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. e. Trousers. Khaki, of same material as tunic. f. Belt and Sword. Sam Browne belt. Sword (if worn) of pattern of the officer s previous regiment or Corps, in leather scabbard. 8B - 10

223 g. Gloves and Shoes. Brown leather. 16. Female No. 2 Dress. As for male officers except: approved pattern jacket and skirt, stockings or tights. Brown Gibsons when parading with troops otherwise brown court shoes. All other items as for male officers. 17. No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material, pattern as for No. 1 Dress, with detachable buttons and gorget tabs. Beckets for attachment of medals. Forage cap, shoulder-cords, overalls and all other items as for No.1 Dress. Overalls as for No. 1 Dress but in lightweight terylene worsted material. 18. No. 3 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material as above. White cloth shoulder-straps bearing badges of rank in gilt metal. Medal-ribbons only, worn on detachable bar. White trousers of same material as the jacket, and George boots. All other items as for No.1 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). 19. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. 20. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. 21. Female No. 3 Dress. As for male officers except: approved pattern jacket and skirt, stockings or tights. Brown Gibsons when parading with troops otherwise brown court shoes. All other items as for male officers. 22. No. 4 Dress: a. Tunic and trousers. Pattern as for No.2 Dress, but in lightweight stone-coloured khaki material, the tunic with detachable gorget tabs, badges of rank in gilt metal, and beckets for attachment of medals or medal-ribbons. b. Orders and Decorations. See Annex A, Sect 2 of Part 13 of Army Dress Regulations for those that are to be worn and limitations on numbers which differ between Full ceremonial, Ceremonial and non-ceremonial Dress. c. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. To be worn if entitled. d. Other Items. Headdress, sword (if worn), gloves and shoes as for No.2 Dress. The Sam Browne belt is only worn on parade with troops carrying arms or when wearing a sword. 23. Female No. 4 Dress. As for male officers except: approved pattern stone coloured jacket and skirt, flesh stockings or tights. Brown Gibsons when parading with troops otherwise brown court shoes. All other items as for male officers. 24. No. 10 Dress: a. Headdress (if ordered): No. 1 Dress Forage cap if worn out of doors on formal occasions, or side cap of Staff pattern. b. Jacket. Scarlet, blue roll collar and blue pointed cuffs; no braid or piping. Cuffs 6 inches deep at the point, 2¾ inches deep at the back. Blue cloth shoulder-straps, edged with halfinch gold Staff pattern lace and fastened with gilt buttons. Small badges of rank in silver embroidery; no buttons to the front of the jacket and no gold braid or piping. c. Waistcoat. Blue cloth, no collar. Fastened with four small gilt buttons. A scarlet cummerbund may be worn in Non-Ceremonial Evening Dress. 8B - 11

224 d. Aiguillette (if entitled). Worn in Full Ceremonial Evening and Ceremonial Evening Dress but not Non-Ceremonial Evening Dress. e. Medals. Orders, Decorations and medals are worn in miniature. On certain occasions, neck-badges and breast-stars of Orders may also be worn. f. Shirt. White Marcella (stiff shirt and wing collar in Full Ceremonial and Ceremonial Evening Dress). g. Bow Tie. Black silk. h. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. As in No. 1 Dress. 25. Female No. 10 Dress: a. Headdress. No headdress is worn b. Jacket. Scarlet with blue roll collar and blue pointed cuffs; no braid or piping. Cuffs 6 inches deep at the point, 2¾ inches deep at the back. Blue cloth shoulder-straps, edged with half-inch gold Staff pattern lace and fastened with gilt buttons. Small badges of rank in silver embroidery; no buttons to the front of the jacket and no gold braid or piping. c. Waistcoat. Blue cloth, no collar. Fastened with four small gilt buttons. A scarlet cummerbund may be worn in Non-Ceremonial Evening Dress. d. Skirt. Of navy blue satin back crepe viscose rayon, full length with 2 inverted box pleats 7cm from waist seam to bottom; edges piped scarlet 4mm wide; pleat inturn scarlet. e. Aiguillette (if entitled). Worn in Full Ceremonial Evening and Ceremonial Evening Dress but not Non-Ceremonial Evening Dress. f. Medals. Orders, Decorations and medals are worn in miniature. On certain occasions, neck-badges and breast-stars of Orders may also be worn. g. Footwear. Dark blue or black evening shoes. h. Evening Bag. Blue or black. i. Jewellery. In addition to a watch plain pearl stud earrings and a single or double pearl necklace may be worn. 26. No. 11 Dress: a. Headdress. As for No. 10 Dress. b. Jacket. Of similar pattern to No. 10 Dress jacket, but plain and in white lightweight material throughout. Badges of rank in gilt metal. c. Waistcoat. As in No. 10 Dress on Full Ceremonial Evening and Ceremonial Evening occasions. A scarlet cummerbund may be worn in Evening Dress (Non-Ceremonial). d. Other Items. As for No. 10 Dress including overalls, boots and spurs. 27. Female No. 11 Dress. As for No. 10 Dress but plain jacket in white lightweight material throughout. Badges of rank in gilt metal. All other items including skirt and waistcoat as for No 10 Dress. 28. No.5, No.6, No.7, No.8 and No.9 Dress: 8B - 12

225 a. Orders and Decorations. Not worn in any of these orders of dress. b. Aiguillettes and Royal Cipher. Aiguillettes and Royal Ciphers are worn only in No. 6 and No. 7 Dress. c. Female Officers. As for male officers except approved pattern skirt or slacks are worn in No. 6 and No. 7 Dress with brown court shoes unless on parade with troops when brown Gibsons are worn. 29. No. 12, No. 13 and No. 14 Dress. Aiguillettes are not worn in any of these orders of dress. Royal Ciphers to be worn only in No. 13 and No. 14 Dress if entitled. Colonels of Regiments, Colonels Commandant and Honorary Colonels 30. Colonels of Regiments, Colonels Commandant and Honorary Colonels may elect to wear the uniform of their current rank (if they are still serving) or the regimental uniform of their Regiment or Corps. In the former case the complete uniform of the rank must be worn. In the latter case the uniform of a Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment or Corps will be worn including regimental cap badge and collar badges with the rank badges of a full colonel but without gorget tabs. A combination of both forms of dress is not to be worn. The restrictions placed upon officers not actually in military service (described in Section 5 of this Part) do not apply to Colonels Commandant, Honorary Colonels and other similar appointments. Although these individuals who have retired from the Services as well as those who have never served may wear appropriate uniform in the course of their duties, there is no entitlement to uniform, any accoutrements or upkeep of uniform at public expense. 31. Officers appointed ADC General to the Sovereign should continue to wear the insignia (aiguillettes No 1 and Royal Cipher) in appropriate orders of dress when dressed as Colonel Commandant or Honorary Colonel. Summary of Dress Regulations for the General Staff Ser Order of Dress General Staff Uniform Remarks 1. Frock Coat No. 10 Dress Mess Kit No. 1 Dress (Ceremonial) General Staff Dress Regulations to be adhered to As above General Staff Dress Regulations to be adhered to, specifically: General staff forage cap. General Staff cap badge and buttons. Universal pattern blue jacket and overalls. White shirt. Gold shoulder cords with embroidered rank insignia Court mounted medals. Gold/Scarlet or Crimson silk waist sash in ceremonial dress. Wellington or George boots with swannecked spurs. Sword, when carried, is the Mameluke pattern for General Officers or Infantry pattern. 8B - 13 Complete uniformity no regimental or corps headdress to be worn. Issued to entitled officers. Complete uniformity Revised female Mess Dress to be introduced Apr 16. To be purchased from grant on promotion to Colonel. Issued at public expense for all Major Generals, Brigadiers in command and those with an identified requirement. See Part 10 of Army Dress Regulations for the detail, including the different regulations for General Officers. In non-ceremonial, blue shoulder boards, no medals and either Sam Browne or cloth belt.

226 White gloves 4. No. 2 Dress (Ceremonial) General Staff Dress Regulations to be adhered to. General Staff peaked forage cap. General Staff capbadge and buttons. Issued (FAD) khaki jacket and trousers. General Staff gorgets with General Staff buttons. Badges of rank of St Edward s Crown and Bath Star style in gilt metal. General Staff pattern shirt. General Staff silk tie. Brown leather Sam Browne belt. Brown Oxford shoes. Brown leather gloves. Sword, when carried, of Infantry pattern. Uniformity for all, noting that all items are issued/bought at public expense. Medals are not worn in non- Ceremonial uniform. In Undress, Sam Browne belts and medals are not worn with General Staff side cap or khaki Cap No. 13 / 14 Barrack Dress No. 8 Dress Combats Regimental / Corps or General Staff headdress with General Staff cap badge. Regimental / Corps rank insignia. General Staff gorgets in shirt sleeve and jersey order. General Staff pattern shirt. General Staff silk tie. Issued green jersey heavy wool worn with the tie. Issued barrack dress trousers. General Staff stable belt. Brown Oxford shoes. Issued MTP pattern combat dress. Regimental / Corps headdress with General Staff capbadge. Regimental / Corps rank slide, without lettering on olive green cloth or plain issued MTP rank slides. General Staff TRF worn on right arm. Formation Flash worn on left arm. General Staff stable belt, when in barracks. Brown boots. General Staff stable belt at private expense. No lanyard is to be worn. Regimental jumpers are not to be worn. General Staff TRF at private expense. Acting, local or brevet Colonels 32. Officers of substantive rank lower than that of colonel who are granted acting or local rank of colonel (but not Brevet Colonel see below) or above may elect to wear either staff pattern uniform or their regimental pattern uniform, with the rank badges of colonel and gorget patches. Details of alternative headdress allowed are as follows: Headdress The normal pattern appropriate to the rank of colonel and brigadier or general officer (cap, forage, peaked; cap, khaki peaked) with band and welts of authorized colours. Or Distinctive regimental pattern cap where authorized (e.g. appropriate coloured beret or 8B - 14 Badge Appropriate to the rank of colonel, brigadier or general officer. Regimental pattern.

227 bonnet). 33. Brevet colonels will not that prescribed for substantive colonels but will wear the uniform of their substantive rank with the rank badges of colonel without gorget tabs. 8B - 15

228 Annex D to Chapter 8 Detailed Tailoring Specifications. Details for the various forms of Dress are at: Form of Dress Appendix No. 1 Dress (Officers) 1 No. 1 Dress (Warrant Officers) 2 No. 2 Dress (Officers) 3 No. 2 Dress (Other Ranks) 4 No. 10 Dress (Officers) 5 No. 10 Dress (Other Ranks) 6 No. 11 Dress Jacket (Officers and Other Ranks) 7 8C - 1

229 Appendix 1 to Annex D No. 1 Dress (Officers): Officer s No. 1 Dress consists of a jacket, with a skirt (females) or overalls (males). Both males and females wear a white, collarless, plain cuff shirt with stiff collar attached to the jacket. No. 1 Dress (Male) Jackets. Will be made of best blue barathea [cloth identifier & colour]. Front buttons will be RE size 30 anodized with two sleeve buttons on each arm [size] and on the pocket [size]. A stiff white patrol collar will be worn in ceremonial dress. It will meet or overlap at the front and will be so positioned so as to project 1/8" (3mm) above the jacket collar. Badges of rank will be full size. RE Grenades made of embroidered thread will be worn on the collar. A Corps Lanyard will not be worn. Skill at Arm badges will be worn as appropriate. Medal ribbons will be attached to the jacket just above and central to the left hand breast pocket. No. 1 Dress (Female) Jacket (detail) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. 8C1-1

230 Appendix 2 to Annex D No. 1 Dress (Other Ranks): No. 1 Dress (Other Ranks) consists of a jacket, with a skirt (females) or overalls (males). Both males and females wear a white, collarless, plain cuff shirt with stiff collar attached to the jacket. No. 1 Dress (Male) No. 1 Dress (Female) Jackets. Will be made of best blue barathea [cloth identifier & colour]. Front buttons will be RE size 30 anodized with two sleeve buttons on each arm [size] and on the pocket [size]. A stiff white patrol collar will be worn in ceremonial dress. It will meet or overlap at the front and will be so positioned so as to project 1/8" (3mm) above the jacket collar. Badges of rank will be full size. RE Grenades made of embroidered thread will be worn on the collar. A Corps Lanyard will not be worn. Skill at Arm badges will be worn as appropriate. Medal ribbons will be attached to the jacket just above and central to the left hand breast pocket. Jacket (detail) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Note: X, X, X are equal distances 8C2-1

231 No. 2 Dress: Details to follow Appendix 3 to Annex D No. 2 No. 2 Dress (Male) No. 2 Dress (Female) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Jacket (detail) 8C3-1

232 No. 3 Dress: Appendix 4 to Annex D No. 2 Dress (Male) No. 2 Dress (Female) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Jacket (detail) 8C4-1

233 Appendix 5 to Annex D No. 10 Dress (Officers): No. 10 Dress for officers consists of a jacket and waistcoat, with skirt for females and No. 1 Dress overalls for males. Jackets. No. 10 Dress (Male) No. 10 Dress (Female) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Jacket (detail) 8C5-1

234 Appendix 6 to Annex D No. 10 Dress (Other Ranks): No. 10 Dress for officers consists of a jacket and waistcoat, with skirt for females and No. 1 Dress trousers for males. WO1s may wear officer-style overalls. Jackets. No. 10 Dress (Male) No. 10 Dress (Female) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Jacket (detail) 8C6-1

235 Appendix 7 to Annex D No. 11 Dress: No. 11 Dress is as for No. 10 dress, replacing the jacket with a White Satin Drill jacket. Jackets. Will be made of No. 11 Dress (Male) No. 11 Dress (Female) Pockets. Vents. Collar. Epaulettes. Jacket (detail) 8A9-1

236 Badges of Rank Officers All left shoulder note orientation of stars and buttons where appropriate Appendix 10 to Annex A No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial) Male Officers No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial) Female Officers No. 1 and No. 3 Dress (Non Ceremonial) No. 2, 4 Dress (FAD) No. 7, and No. 14 Dress No 8 Dress - Remove No. 10 Dress No. 13 Dress 8A10-1

237 Appendix 9 to Annex B Badges of Rank WOs1 No. 1 and No. 3 Dress No. 2 and No. 13 Dress No. 813, 14 Dress (subdued) Nos 7, 14 Dress (wristband) Nos 8, 9 Dress No10 Dress CRSM No1 Dress Corps RSM No2 Dress 8B9-1

238 Badges of Rank Other Ranks Nos 1, 3 Dress Nos 2, 4, 13, 14 Dress Nos 2, 4, 13, 14 Dress arm badge style No14 Dress (wristband) No14 Dress No 8 Dress Nos 8, 13, 14 Subdued Nos 8, 13, 14 Subdued Qualification Badge No10 Dress 8B9-2