Regimental Council

Royal Tank Regiment

General

The Regimental Council is made up of the Colonel Commandant and his two Deputies, together with the Commanding Officer.

Selection and Tenure

The Colonel Commandant and his Deputies are serving Officers of the rank of Colonel or above. They are selected by the RTR Council and their names are laid before the Sovereign for approval. The tenure of appointment is initially for 5 years which may subsequently be extended to a maximum of 10 years, but not normally beyond the age of 65 years.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Colonel Commandant and his Deputies are:

• To guard Regimental traditions, to foster esprit-de-corps, and to represent Regimental interests.
• To deal with all matters affecting the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment.
• To foster territorial connections and Regimental alliances.
• To advise the Colonel Commandant, Royal Armoured Corps on matters on which they may be consulted.
• To advise on Regimental organisations, charities, funds, properties, museums, memorials and major events.
• To maintain good will and liaison between all parts of the Regiment.