25 (Close Support) Engineer Group is an engineering group of the

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History

The group was formed in 2014 under the

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programme.

Current structure

After the Army 2020 Refine, the group now has the following structure (Volunteer units have RHQ location shown); *Group Headquarters, at Wing Barracks, Bulford Camp ** 21 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, at Claro Barracks,

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** 22 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down ** 26 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down

Commanding officers

The Commanding officers have been: *2014–2015: Col. Charles S.E. Thackway *2015–2019: Col. Paul B. Nicholson *2019–present: Col. Stephen W. Davies

References

Military units and formations established in 2014 Groups of the Royal Engineers {{UK-mil-unit-stub