9 Theatre Support Battalion REME recruiting now

Theatre Enabling Group Ex AUSTERE WOLF 2022

CO - Lt Col John Anthistle

In August 2022 the first individuals began to arrive in Aldershot to establish 9 Theatre Support Battalion REME (9 (TS) Bn REME). If you are considering your next posting and fancy a unique and exciting challenge, then please read on.

Who are we?

including a dry ski slope and a multitude of other sport and leisure opportunities for you and your family.

What does the unit look like?

9 (TS) Bn REME consists of a Battalion Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 6 (Theatre Enabling) Company (6 (TE) Coy) and a Hybrid Company (Regular Army & Reservist) of 158 (Theatre Support) Company from 101 Battalion REME. Within the Hybrid Company is a

Regular Army Vehicle and General platoon (V&G) which will work to 6 (TE) Coy during peacetime.

(9 (TS) Bn REME) exists to provide rapidly deployable, Theatre Entry, Equipment Support capability. It is unique in directly supporting the Theatre Enabling Group at very high readiness, wherever and whenever it is deployed. 9 TS Bn REME Org Chart (1)

What do we do?

We support the Theatre Enabling Group which is a scalable force held at very high readiness who enable ground forces to enter a theatre of operations, anywhere around the world. It contains capabilities unique to the army which encompass the entire end to end process of establishing and then sustaining land forces overseas.

Where are we? Why should you be interested?

New Normandy Bks, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, HAMPSHIRE, GU11 2LZ. The barracks enjoy Z type accommodation, abundant dining options, state of the art gym facilities, local amenities We are in the unique position of setting up the newest unit in the Corps from the ground up and you can be a part of that. If that isn’t an exciting enough challenge in itself; we will be growing the unit to full strength as quickly as possible throughout 2023 to prepare for exercises in Europe, Oman and Cyprus as well direct support to operations. The trade challenges involve operating in austere environments, sometimes beyond the supply chain where all trades will be required to apply first principles to solve the problems they are faced with for UK and partner nation equipment. Repair by repair is our focus, seeking continuous improvement through innovation and experimentation. We will also be building upon 5 (FS) Bn’s advanced manufacturing journey as a key enabling capability for the tool bag of all trades in the deployed space.

How can I find out more?

More information and contact details can be found in the unit welcome pack: