13th Engineer Regiment (Australia)

The 13th Engineer Regiment is a reserve engineering unit of the Australian Army. It forms part of the 5th Brigade, 1st Division. The Regiment provides combat engineering support to assigned formations, including mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability capabilities.

Specifically, the 13th Engineer Regiment consists of several squadrons and troops located across different geographical areas in Australia. These sub-units are typically composed of engineers, plant operators, and support personnel. The Regiment's tasks include tasks such as constructing and maintaining roads, bridges, and other infrastructure; clearing obstacles; emplacing obstacles; and providing water supply. They also conduct reconnaissance and provide advice on engineering matters.

The 13th Engineer Regiment is staffed primarily by part-time reservists who augment the full-time Australian Army's engineering capabilities. Reservists typically train on weekends and during annual training exercises. The regiment has been involved in a variety of domestic and international operations, providing engineering support to both military and civilian authorities, especially during disaster relief efforts.