23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) provides, close and general engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade. The Regiment is held at a Very High Readiness and regularly called upon to deploy on operations across the globe. Insertion can be by parachute, helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.

Based in its flagship barracks (Rock Barracks) just outside Woodbridge in Suffolk, the Regiment consists of 2 parachute squadrons and a headquarters and support squadron, all of which are air assault capable.

Arduous training conditions the Regiment's soldiers for the challenges of Operations. Much is asked from every member of the Regiment and in turn they are all highly valued for the roles they play.

With an overall strength of 543 personnel, 375 of these posts are to be filled with parachute trained personnel. So there is always a need for volunteers to attempt P Company and go on to become an Airborne Sapper.