| 5 Combat Engineer Regiment 5e Régiment du génie de combat | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1977–present |
| Country | .svg.png){kind=small} Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Military Engineers |
| Type | Combat engineers |
| Size | Five squadrons |
| Part of | 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ - CFB Valcartier |
| Abbreviation | 5 CER |
5 Combat Engineer Regiment (French: 5e Régiment du genie de combat) is a regular force regiment of the Canadian Military Engineers commanded by a lieutenant-colonel. It is currently located at CFB Valcartier, Quebec, and is assigned to 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group.
This unit is divided into five squadrons:
- 51 Field Engineers Squadron (French: 51e Escadron du génie de combat)
- 52 Field Engineers Squadron (French: 52e Escadron du génie de combat)
- 53 Field Squadron (French: 53e Escadron du génie de combat)
- 55 Support Squadron (Heavy Equipment) (French: 55e Escadron d'Appui)
- 58 Administration Squadron (French: 58e Escadron de Commandement et Service)
See also
- Military history of Canada
- History of the Canadian Army
- Canadian Forces
- List of armouries in Canada
References
Order of precedence
| Preceded by 4 Engineer Support Regiment | 5 Combat Engineer Regiment | Succeeded by 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins) of Canadian Military Engineers |