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	Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as "Reemee") is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment.
		Royal Engineers - engineering plant and machinery, and RE motor transport
		In Phase I, which was implemented immediately, REME was formed on the existing framework of the RAOC Engineering Branch, strengthened by the transfer of certain technical units and tradesmen from the RE and RASC.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Electrical_and_Mechanical_Engineers (530 words)

	I had the privilege of serving with the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) of the British Army ...
		REME elements were dispatched with the 1st Army to Tunisia in 1942 and with reinforcements that were sent to the Mediterranean and India.
		REME contributed significantly to assault landings from the sea by the large-scale waterproofing of vehicles.
		REME officers and soldiers were sent from Britain to provide specialist technical training to other Commonwealth countries and to serve in liaison roles to the United States, the supplier of much of Britain's war materiel.
	www.almc.army.mil /alog/issues/jul97/MS875.htm (1478 words)

	The Corps Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
		For the Royal Engineers this mostly applied to civil engineering plant and machinery; for the Royal Signals, radio, telegraph and telephone equipment and for the Royal Army Service Corps (the predecessors of the Royal Corps of Transport), all forms of motor transport.
		In 1942 the Mechanical Engineering Directorate at the War Office was established under the Director of Mechanical Engineering (DME), Major-General E B Rowcroft (later Sir Bertram Rowcroft).
		In addition REME officers and soldiers, as part of the DLO, are responsible for the provision of technical advice on the design of equipment before it is manufactured to ensure ease of maintenance; for investigating defects in equipment in service and designing modifications to overcome them.
	www3.sympatico.ca /andy.lewis/HistoryREME.html (1362 words)

	Engineer Units Page
		The Royal Engineers were responsible for the introduction of much new technology to the Army - telegraphy during the Crimean War of 1854 - 1856, photography in the Abyssinian Campaign of 1867 and steam road traction in the Ashanti Campaign of 1873.
		Royal Engineers were closely involved in the development of airborne forces and played an important part in many of their operations.
		The role of an The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in an Armoured Division
	www.btinternet.com /~ian.a.paterson/orgengineers.htm (2570 words)

	Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as "Reemee") is a corps (corps: An army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions) of the British Army (British Army: the british army is the land armed forces branch of the british military....
		Royal Corps of Signals (Royal Corps of Signals: the royal corps of signals (sometimes referred to incorrectly as the royal signal corps and...
		The transfer to REME of most of the unit repair responsibilities of other arms (Infantry (Infantry: An army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot), Royal Artillery (Royal Artillery: the royal regiment of artillery, generally known as the royal artillery (ra), is, despite...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/royal_electrical_and_mechanical_engineers (647 words)

	BRITISH ARMY CAP BADGES
		The Royal Anglian Regiment is the regiment of ten counties of East Anglia and the East Midlands.
		The Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret's Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment) is composed of men from Ayrshire and the City of Glasgow, and has its Headquarters and Museum in the heart of Glasgow.
		The Royal Lancers have had operational tours of duty with the United Nations in Cyprus and Bosnia; patrolled the streets of Belfast on foot and sent a reserve squadron to the Gulf War.
	www.angelfire.com /mi2/angela764/military/british_cap_badges.html (1117 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 19 Mar 2002 (pt 11)
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of the Army were (a) royal engineers and (b) royal electrical and mechanical engineers in (i) 1997, (ii) 1992, (iii) 1987 and (iv) 1982.
		The figures are the percentage of Royal Engineers and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as a proportion of UK trained Army personnel.
		The successful Royal Navy engineering sponsorship scheme at Southampton university is shortly to be expanded to other universities and, to maintain the high quality of our technical officer intake across Defence as a whole, will include Army and RAF officers as well.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo020319/text/20319w11.htm (1153 words)

	Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps and School \| Nigerian Army Schools (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		REME Corps in turn came into existence in October 1942 with the amalgamation of the Engineering Branch of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and some Workshop elements of the Royal Army Service Corps and Royal Engineers.
		Though not much is known of the extent of involvement of Nigerians in REME, by 1956 there were several Nigerian NCOs in the West Africa Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (WAEME) in the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF).
		The eagle is the national symbol adopted by the NA as its symbol of strength and speed of operation.
	www.nigerianarmy.net /schools/naemes.htm (825 words)

	Armed Forces - a10a5 - British Army - Combat Service Support - Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME)
		The aim of the REME is: "To keep operationally-fit equipment in the hands of the troops" - and in the current financial environment it is important that this is carried out at the minimum possible cost.
		The equipment that REME is responsible for ranges from small arms and trucks, to helicopters and main battle tanks.
		In war, REME is responsible for the recovery and repair of battle damaged and unserviceable equipment.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /army/listings/l0076.html (519 words)

	ScottishJobs.com - Featured Employer - Army
		Engineers can be involved in anything from providing the latest maps and making sure the local drinking water is purified, to ensuring military tanks are in full working order.
		Engineering in the Army features a wide range of trades - which are in demand all over the world.
		For example, a Combat Engineer in the Royal Engineers can be building bridges, navigating rivers or crossing minefields, while the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers repair and modify equipment from rocket launchers to armoured carriers.
	www.scottishjobs.com /brochures/army/engineering.asp (543 words)

	Stay Army - Australian Army - Department of Defence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) was formed in 1942 in order to provide for a more effective and efficient method of repairing and maintaining the increasing amount and variety of technical equipment used in warfare.
		Vehicle Mechanics serve with the rank of Craftsman in the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) where they repair and maintain all types of motor vehicles including cars, truck, prime- movers, trailers, plant equipment and armoured fighting vehicles.
		An Electrical Technicians is a multi skilled trade specialist who repairs and maintains a wide range of electrical, electronic and refrigeration/air-conditioning systems incorporated in 'A', 'B' and 'C' vehicle, plant (including field generating and water purification equipment) and workshop and domestic electrical equipment.
	www.defence.gov.au /ARMY/stayarmy/RAEME_files/RAEME.html (4650 words)

	Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Triathlon Championships 1998
		On Sunday 02 August the Concorde Triathlon, organised by Thames Valley Triathletes was again selected by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) as the venue for their annual Corps Championships and for the first time the event was sponsored by Berkshire Cycle Co.
		This is the 5th year that the two clubs have combined their events successfully, although the numbers of athletes taking part was down this year to 259, possibly through a different approach to advertising.
		The REME Championship this year was won by the School of Electronic and Aeronautical Engineering at Arborfield, the team of RSM Alan Roberts, WO2 Jim Ellison, SSgt Dave Luke and Sgt Bob Fearnley in a team time of 03:14:24.
	www.triathletes-uk.org /1998/REME.html (565 words)

	Other Equipment Page
		To clear a minefield the Engineer originally had nothing more than the tip of bayonet to feel for mines with, but during the war in the Western Desert a "Mine Detector" became available, which used a sensor which detected the variations in the earth's magnetic field caused by the metal in the mine.
		The principle role of the REME was the maintenance of vehicles and weapons for the division.
		The role of the Royal Corps of Signals would have been provide the signals troops as Brigade and Divisional level, plus any specialised requirements, whereas the primary radio usage at battalion and regiment level was carried out by normal soldiers trained to operate radio in CW and voice, as well as their normal duties.
	www.btinternet.com /~ian.a.paterson/equipotheritems.htm (3458 words)

	The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - ARRSEpedia
		Recovery Mechanics are the army answer to the AA on the battlefield.
		Armoured Technician, again new in the REME same as the Artillery Tech but works on tanks and warriors to keep them in the fight.
		REME suffers from a glut of empire builders.
	www.arrse.co.uk /wiki/index.php/REME (347 words)

	jobapps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		REME officers enjoy a full and varied lifestyle that combines development to Chartered Engineer status with the challenges of serving as a commissioned officer in the armed forces.
		The organisation is led and managed by graduate engineers from a multitude of engineering disciplines.
		REME officers moving on to a second or subsequent employment find the engineering and management experience gained in the armed forces invaluable.
	www.eee.bham.ac.uk /BusDev/sm/99/reme.htm (312 words)

	Operation Telic: Details of British Casualties
		It is with very deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has to confirm that Corporal Marc Taylor was killed in an ambush of British military vehicles on the outskirts of Basrah on 28 September 2004.
		Aged 27, he came from Ellesmere Port and served with the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery.
		After training, his first posting was to 1st Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, based in Germany, as a Recovery Mechanic.
	www.operations.mod.uk /telic/taylor.htm (410 words)

	Operation Telic: Details of British Casualties
		It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has to confirm that Sergeant Paul Connolly was found dead from a gunshot wound within the confines of Shaibah Logistic Base on 26 December 2004.
		His death is being investigated by the Royal Military Police, but initial inquiries do not indicate hostile action or other suspicious circumstances.
		Sergeant Connolly, inevitably nicknamed "Billy", served with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment of the Royal Engineers.
	www.operations.mod.uk /telic/connolly.htm (270 words)

	Castle and Regimental Museum, Monmouth: Royal Engineers Militia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Regiment is unique in having a “Double Royal” in its title; one “Royal” has been inherited from the Militia, and one is owed to the Royal Engineers.
		It is the only Engineer regiment to possess colours and the Freedoms of several cities - and to have headquarters in a fine 17th century house.
		The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers [Militia] is the Engineer Regiment with history and style, and today’s young volunteers continue six centuries of tradition and service to Crown and Country.
	www.monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk /militia.htm (1071 words)

	The Electrical Mechanical Engineering Branch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On 15 May 1944 the units of the Engineering Branch of Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps were organized into units of a new Corps of "Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers".
		Forming a separate engineering corps made the best use of technical skills in the army to help ensure that this equipment was always available for use.
		Consequently, on 15 May 1984, the branch name was quietly changed from LORE to the Land Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (LEME) Branch.
	www.geocities.com /CapeCanaveral/2864/eme.html (342 words)

	REME Museum of Technology - REME Facts and Information
		REME officers and soldiers are fully trained combat soldiers in addition to their technical skills.
		REME unit flags are the Corps flag with the unit title in the section diagonally opposite the badge
		Saint Eligius was adopted as the REME patron saint in 1959.
	www.rememuseum.org.uk /facts (1054 words)

	Ellery (Leroy) Faulkner - Veterans Affairs Canada
		A native of Ostrea Lake, Nova Scotia, Ellery Faulkner was born on September 17, 1932, and 17 years later enlisted in the Royal Canadian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers in Halifax.
		He decided to serve his country for a number of reasons - his father was a seaman in the Merchant Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy, and Mr.
		Leroy is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Royal Canadian Regiment Association, the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Association, and the Korea Veterans Association.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /clients/sub.cfm?source=feature/korea2003/korpilgrim03/kbios03/efaulkner (254 words)

	Juno Beach Centre - The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
		Two mechanics of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, L.A. Einarson of Lundar, Manitoba, and Richard Donovan of Limoilou, Québec, replacing a jeep radiator after overhauling the motor.
		The RCOC was responsible for procuring all of the material goods required by the army, from weapons to clothing to mechanical transport (MT, or motor vehicles).
		In February of that year another corps, the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was created to maintain all mechanical, electrical, and technical equipment, including all tanks and other fighting vehicles.
	www.junobeach.org /e/4/can-tac-sup-ord-ep.htm (609 words)

	WW2 Memories Project- R.E.M.E.
		The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed on the first of October 1942, having the rare distinction of being honoured with the designation "Royal" from the day of its formation.
		The new regiment known as REME was based on the framework of the RAOC (Engineering Branch), strengthened by the transfer of some technical units and tradesmen from the RE and RASC.
		I was taken to the R.E.M.E HQ in Chowringee, Calcutta, where I had a session with the military policemen in the presence of an officer.
	www.wartimememories.co.uk /allied/reme.html (734 words)

	Army
		Our engineers provide the Army with the means to move, fight and survive.
		Engineering in the Army offers a wide range of trades - so you can find the one that's right for you.
		REME Support Trades control the specialist tools, test equipment and the different stores that help the REME repair all Army Equipment.
	www.londonjobs.co.uk /corpages/army/engineer.html (390 words)

	East Anglia RFCA - REME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Every unit has its own team of vehicle mechanics, electrical engineers, metal-smiths and armourers to maintain its vehicles, equipment and weapons.
		It is desirable for a volunteer to already have some practical knowledge of vehicle mechanics or as an electrician, and the upper age limit for joining is 37.
		The biggest concentration is the REME Workshops at Peterborough, supporting 158 Transport Regiment.
	www.reserve-forces-anglia.org /REME.htm (87 words)

	The Hins' World War II Collection-The Regiments
		Royal Canadian Artillery: 4, 5, 6 Fld Regt, 2nd AT Regt, 3rd LAA Regt.
		Royal Canadian Artillery: 12, 13, 14 Fld Regt, 3rd AT Regt, 4th LAA Regt.
		Royal Canadian Artillery: 15th Fld regt, 23rd Fld Regt SP, 5th AT Regt, 8 LAA Regt.
	members.home.nl /hins/Regiments.htm (860 words)

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