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Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)

REME was formed in 1942 in response to the difficulties in maintaining and servicing the increasingly technological weapons and kit in the Second World War.

REME is responsible for the serviceability of equipment ranging from small arms and wheeled vehicles to helicopters and main battle tanks.

All Regiments and Battalions have their own REME support structure. The size of the repair organisation will depend on the size of the unit and its role. This could mean a small unit having only a few REME tradesmen whereas, for instance, an Artillery Regiment may well have a dedicated Regimental Workshop of over 200 tradesmen.

In war, REME is responsible for the recovery and repair of battle damaged and unserviceable equipment. REME personnel are soldiers first and tradesmen second!

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