23 Parachute Engineer Regiment
23 Parachute Engineer Regiment is a Royal Engineers regiment in the British Army that was formed in 2003. It provides engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade in both the parachute and Air assault role. The regiment is currently based at Rock Barracks in Suffolk and consists of three regular squadrons and one Army Reserve squadron. As part of 16 Air Assault Brigade it can be called upon to deploy on operations across the globe at extremely short notice.
| 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1948 - Present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Role | Combat engineering |
| Size | 4 squadrons 621 personnel |
| Part of | 16 Air Assault Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Rock Barracks/Woodbridge Airfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk |
| Engagements | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Jack Crossley |
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