The Bermuda Regiment

The Bermuda Regiment is the home defence unit of the British colony of Bermuda. It is a single territorial infantry battalion that was formed by the amalgamation in 1965 of two units, the all white Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps and the all black Bermuda Militia Artillery.

Related Topics:
Bermuda - Infantry

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The majority of the regiment is made up of conscripts, making it unique among all of the land forces still under the British Crown. The primary role of the regiment is the assistance of the Bermudian police in internal security on the island. Other roles incude disaster relief, and ceremonial duties.

Related Topics:
Regiment - Conscripts

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On its formation, the regiment's Honorary Colonel was HRH Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, who became Colonel-in-Chief in 1984. After her death in 2002, the position was taken by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester.

Related Topics:
HRH Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon - 1984 - 2002 - HRH The Duchess of Gloucester

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As Bermuda is a British overseas territory, and therefore has its defence guaranteed by the United Kingdom, the Bermuda Regiment is still under the control of the Governor of the island. However, pay and financing is the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Public Safety.

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The regiment has a strenth of approximately 530, with a full time administrative componenet of 30. After a review in the late 1990's, the Bermuda Regiment had its establishment reduced to its present format.

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A Company: Second and third year soldiers.

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Training Company: First year soldiers.

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Support Company: Boat Troop, Regimental Police, Signals, Guns/Assault Pioneers, Medics and Motor Transport section.

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Quartermasters Company: Logistics and stores.

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On 21st February 2000 both the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, and Bermuda Regiment were given Royal Warrants, effectively making them part of the British Army. The use of conscripts prohibits the Bermuda Regiment from exercising that status.

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In 2004 and 2005 the Regiment has deployed to the Cayman Islands and Grenada to assist in post Hurricane Ivan restoration efforts.

Related Topics:
Cayman Islands - Grenada

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• Affiliations
• Royal Anglian Regiment
• Lincoln and Welland Regiment