In January 17 Fd Sqn (EOD&S) received the call to stand up on Ex BRILLIANT JUMP 1 for VJTF readiness. Within 24 hours they were deployed in the field ready for war fighting operations as part of the NATO VJTF(L) in 2024. instagram.com/p/C3fiLartUmI/β¦
Soldiers from @Proud_Sappers are delivering world-leading bomb-disposal training to Ukraine's combat engineers π¬π§ πΊπ¦
This, along with 1,500 UK-donated mine detectors, will help clear explosive devices that pose a deadly threat to civilians.
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ALT A soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces lies flat on grassed ground with a handheld electronic device for mine detection in his right hand. He is using the device over a shallow hole in the ground. Beside him, a Royal Engineer is on his haunches observing the training. Both are wearing green/brown/grey camouflaged uniforms. The Ukrainian soldier has a cap and the British soldier a dark beret.
ALT On the right of the image a Royal Engineer soldier is on his haunches in an area of grassed/shrubbed area. He is wearing a green/black/grey/khaki camouglaged uniform and a dark beret. His right hand is on the ground gently looking for signs of unexploded devices.
ALT A soldierβs hand is using a metal probe to examine a possible mine or explosive device in a small, shallow area of grassed land that has been dug. The rim of a round device is visible in the dug ground.
ALT Three soldiers can be seen - two Ukrainian soldiers in the foreground with their backs to the camera and one, a British Army. Royal Engineer in the centre looking towards it and is smiling. The British soldier is wearing a green/brown/black/khaki camouflaged uniform jacket and a dark beret. In his hand he holds a thin stick to point towards a map of the area where the training is being carried out. The Ukrainian soldiers are wearing camouflaged caps and green shirts.
Partnership between Combat Engineers and EOD&S is vital for success in Warfighting.
@17FdSqn has been supporting @32engrregt in preparation for readiness with the NATO VJTF.
This partnership is producing a winning formula to defeat the threat πͺ #Ubique#NATO#EOD#sappersmart
And the results are in for #sappergames2023 !
Itβs been a fantastic week for 35, with almost 150 members of the Regiment taking part across 21 different sports.
Congratulations to the winners, @1RSMERegt πͺ
#sapperstrong#ubique#sg23
Great weather last week for Trojan Tuesday!
Soldiers from across the Regt were tested on basic soldiering skills in an overnight exercise followed by a March and Shoot competition the next morning.
@21FdSqnEOD@17FdSqn@8EngrBde@Proud_Sappers#sapperstrong#eod#ubique
Huge congratulations to all our soldiers who selected today! π π 9 selections in total were awarded across the Regt, to RE, RLC and AGC (SPS) personnel.
#sapperfamily#sappersmart#eod
We want to congratulate the personnel in our #SapperFamily who have been selected for promotion from Cpl to Sgt! Your hard work and dedication to the Corps is truly admired, and we wish you all the best for the future! π
#RoyalEngineers#Engineering#SapperSmart#Ubique
As part of their prep for #vjtf, members of 17 Sqn visited @1_mwd on Chinook training
Itβs always great to understand more about the unique challenges our handlers are able to deal with!
#chinook#sappersmart#eod#wearenato
@8engineerbrigade @Proud_Sappers
A great day today as we celebrate the announcement that our Echelon Commander has been awarded a Chief Royal Engineer #Commendation on the Kings Birthday Honours List. ππ
πΈ @Proud_Sappers
Explosive Ordnance Clearance is a Military Engineering task requiring skill and technical knowledge to ensure the safety of troops. Personnel from @35Eod are putting this to good use in Germany. @1UKDivision#innovative#global#worldclass
The UK Midlands Womenβs Festival of Sport is being hosted by 35 Engineer Regiment on 07 June! π β½οΈ πββοΈ
Open to ALL units in the UK Midlands, this is a great opportunity to build teams, compete and for Army sports leads to scout for talent.
#armysports#womensfestivalofsport
More interoperability work with NATO partners. This week @32EngrRegt have been understanding the capabilities that Latvian EOD operators from 54th Cbt Sp Bn will bring to the UK led NATO high readiness brigade @7thRats@8EngrBde@HQARRC@1UKDivision#WeAreNATO π¬π§ π±π»
Time for tea and medals ποΈ
Today at @RMASandhurst our previous SSM was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his career long dedication to @ArmyRugbyLeague and the @Proud_Sappers.
A proud moment for all. Bravo Zulu!
What would you do if there was a suspected π£ in a trench, a high rise building π’ or a nuclear power plant β’οΈ?
Learning from current events in πΊπ¦, 21 Sqnβs Ex AGILE TOWER saw our EOD&S specialists solving these problems and more. #sappersmart#ubique#followthesapper
Additive Manufacturing, aka #3Dprinting, is the future and we are pleased to announce Spr C and H are the Armyβs first to be accredited by @MKCTraining.
We are now pushing forward to exploit its operational and training value. @1RSMERegt@RSMEGp @James_Moloney2
Our EOD&S soldiers have to be #alwaysready to support higher formations. πͺ
17 Sqn are currently preparing to go onto readiness in support of NATO - keep watching this page for more updates on 35βs commitment to readiness.
#desertrats#wearenato#eod#ubique#sappersmart