Dear Future Member

On behalf of the committee and myself may I take this opportunity to welcome you to the Armoured Engineers Branch of the Royal Engineers Association. You are most probably aware that in 2001, the official Armoured Engineer Branch of the Royal Engineers Association was formed and for us to function properly as a branch and to represent both past and present Armoured Engineers properly, regardless of their rank or needs, we need the unstinting support of everyone.

The Enrolment Procedure.
This is a simple procedure where you will be required to complete both an Armoured Engineer Branch Membership form and an Royal Engineer Association membership form. We also require an up to date passport size photograph for your REA ID card, please write your army number, name and rank on its reverse, this together with your initial membership subscription payment are then forwarded to me (even if you are already an REA member).

Armoured Engineer Branch Membership fees.
Current membership fees are an initial joining fee of £10 and an annual subscription of £5. This is to be used for the setting up and the day-to-day running costs of the Branch.

Membership fees Exclusions.
As with any branch there are always people to whom we are grateful. In our case this is extended to all Assault Engineers of World War II, who were in service at the cessation of hostilities in both the UK Assault Squadrons and those of 28 Assault Squadron, New Zealand Engineers. These members have been granted Life Membership. This is to show our thanks and appreciation, for without them the Armoured Engineers may not be here today. If there are any widows of ex armoured engineers, who wish to join the branch as ‘Friends of the Branch’, please contact me directly, as there is only a simple form to complete. Membership to both Friends of the Branch and Branch Life Members is free, so please do not send any money. Any widows joining the branch need not complete an REA membership form.

Here is the Armoured Engineer Branch membership form which you will need to complete and return to me.

Royal Engineers Association.
HQ Royal Engineers Association, Chatham, has a well-practised system of enrolment and this procedure must be strictly followed.

All members must fill in an application form for the Royal Engineers Association - this also applies to those who are already members of the Royal Engineers Association. An application form is on the Royal Engineers Association web site, should you wish to down load one electronically. The web site address is www.reahq.org.uk. Please ensure that you write 'Armoured Engineers' on the form as your branch, when you return it to the REA.

• I have enclosed a few notes that may help you complete the application form. I have addressed a few areas, which relate to the application form, these may help you to complete it.
• No monies should be sent with the REA application form. The REA will return the form and notify you directly if further payments are required.
• If you are already a life or annual REA member, you will still need to complete and return the enclosed form. This will enable the REA to update their records.
• Serving members are already Life Members and need only to complete the enclosed form, but you will still need to include an up to date photograph, with your name and number on its reverse, please send this and your REA application form directly to me.
• The information that you have provided will be checked by the REA to establish if you have contributed to the ‘days pay scheme’ whilst you were serving. If you have you will automatically become a life member. If you have paid something into the scheme, this will reduce the total amount that is due, which is currently £36.00 or £18.00 if over 65. When completing this form, please ensure that you complete the paragraph ‘I wish to be attached to Armoured Engineers and your (name of your local) branch. Your local branch can be found on the reverse of this form.
• Any non-RE personnel, who were previously attached to, or served with the Armoured Engineers and wish to join Branch, should complete the form and send this directly to me. I will then process your application. Please include the regiments, or squadrons where you served and your dates. You will also need to provide a passport size photograph of yourself and include your name, rank and number on its reverse.

Lastly, by joining the Royal Engineers Association, Armoured Engineer Branch, you will help to make it a proud and successful organisation.

Thank you in advance

Yours sincerely
The Branch Committee