The Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) is the main training establishment for the British Army's Royal Engineers. After they have successfully completed their Phase 1 - Basic Soldier Training, members of the Corps of Royal Engineers attend 3 RSME, at Minley for Phase 2a - Combat Engineering Training. If artisan or design trade streamed, they then go to 1 RSME in Chatham, Kent, for Phase 3 - Trade and Artisan Training and other career, promotion and specialist trade courses. 3 RSME is also home to the professional HQ of the Corps (HQ Engineer in Chief (Army)), whilst 1 RSME is the spiritual home of the Corps, Corps Museum and HQ Messes.
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