About Us

About the Regiment

The Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment is a contingent military organization affiliated with the British Army.

The Regiment is responsible for the defence of the Turks and Caicos Islands, border security, disaster response, defence of the islands including territorial integrity, police assistance and humanitarian relief.

History

The TCI Regiment history has a rendezvous with destiny. We will create our own history.

The Defence Act 1965 and Governors Orders 1993

The Defence Act 1965 and Governors Orders 1993 are the legislation that underpins the existence of the Regiment. The Defence Act is divided into four parts. Part I covers governance and the raising of the Regiment. Part II covers the administration of the Regiment. Part III outlines the application of military discipline. Part IV lays out further administrative details from pay, pension, special leave, the duties of employers, notices etc.

Governor’s Orders 1993 supplement the Defence Act and detail the procedures for Command and Seniority (Part II), Registration for Service (Part III), Exemption From and Deferment of Service (Part IV), Promotion (Part V), The Promotions Bard (Part (VI), and the Period of Service (Part VII).

Role of the Governor and Commander-in-Chief

His Excellency the Governor as Commander-in-Chief of the Regiment has ultimate authority for the command, administration and discipline of the Regiment. He appoints the Defence Board, Medical Board and Exemption Board and upon consulting them shall act in his discretion. He is responsible for Governors Orders which govern various aspects of the Regiment. When the need arises for the Regiment to be embodied he will consult Governors Council.

External Advisors and Groups

At times the Royal Bermuda Regiment needs to draw on the expertise of its advisory boards and its ministry. The Regiment falls under the Ministry of National Security and is accountable to the Minister for operational funding and government administration. The Regiment also consults with the Defence Board, Medical Board, and the Exemption Board. These boards all advise The Governor as Commander-in-Chief and the Commanding Officer.

Defence Board

This is an appointed body that comprises of Non-Government (NGO’s) and Government Officials with well-established credentials.

The board functions as an advisory body to the Governor and the Commanding Officer, but has no authority over the operation and planning of the TCI Regiment.

The members of this board have not been selected as yet.