Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

The **Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)** is the British Army's specialist corps responsible for the repair, recovery, and maintenance of almost all its equipment, from small arms and vehicles to advanced helicopters, radar systems, and electronics, ensuring operational readiness in peacetime and on deployments worldwide. Formed on 1 October 1942 during World War II to centralise electrical and mechanical engineering expertise previously scattered across other units, REME was granted the "Royal" prefix in 1948 in recognition of its wartime contributions. Comprising both officers and technicians—many highly skilled tradespeople—REME personnel are attached to nearly every Army unit, providing forward repair teams in combat zones and base workshops for deeper maintenance. Headquartered at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire, home to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, the Corps motto "Arte et Marte" (By Skill and By Fighting) reflects its blend of technical prowess and frontline support, vital to operations from Afghanistan to current global exercises.