The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Engineers Regiment concluded its Basic Field Engineering Exercise, following five days of intensive field operations conducted from Monday, 18 August, to Friday, 22 August 2025, in the vicinity of Qelekuro, Tailevu.

The exercise forms part of the Engineers Regiment’s annual training cycle, aimed at enhancing core combat engineering competencies and operational readiness. This year’s program focused on key engineering support functions, including mobility support, countermobility support, survivability, and sustainability support operations.

Over the course of the week, the engineers undertook a series of practical tasks simulating real-world operational scenarios. These included:

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Minefield clearing, route search and clearance, tree felling operations, and water crossings to facilitate the movement of troops and equipment across challenging terrain, urban/semi-urban operations, and tactical rappelling.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Implementation of tactical obstacles, demolition tasks, and terrain denial strategies designed to impede enemy movement.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Establishment of defensive field structures, camouflage techniques, and sustainable water and power solutions to support prolonged field deployments.

The exercise not only tested the technical skills and physical endurance of participating personnel but also reinforced the importance of teamwork, innovation, and adaptability in dynamic field conditions.

The RFMF Engineers Regiment remains committed to building a capable, responsive, and resilient force. Exercises such as these are instrumental in preparing the unit to meet both national and international operational demands.

The 1/25 FE Course will be graduating on Wed, 27 Aug 25.