24 Commando Regiment (United Kingdom) and Fyfe Ewing

It was announced on 4 July 2012 that 24 Commando Engineer Regiment was to be disbanded under Army 2020. Members of the unit will be dispersed to other British Army units and also form the 59 Independent Commando Squadron In a contrasting statement on 10 April 2014, the Minister for Defence Mark Francois, stated that this withdrawal will not take place. The unit will be retained but reduced in size.

Contents 1 Location and role 2 Organisation 3 The Commando Course 3.1 The Green Beret 3.2 Other Uniform Emblems 4 Pre-Existing Units 4.1 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers 4.2 131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers 5 See also 6 References 7 External links

Location and role

Based in Chivenor, North Devon, 24 Commando Engineer Regiment is required to conduct operations across the spectrum of conflict in support of 3 Commando Brigade, meaning that each member must be trained in amphibious assaults, as well as know how to operate in the jungle, across deserts, over mountainous terrain and under arctic conditions. Organisation

With an establishment of 543 Officers and Soldiers the regiment comprises three Squadrons:

- 54 Commando Headquarters and Support Squadron,

- 56 Commando Field Squadron (not yet established)

- 59 Commando Field Squadron

The attached REME Workshops is also treated as a squadron. The Commando Course

All individuals who volunteer to join the regiment have the opportunity to complete the nine-week All Arms Commando Course, after receiving pre-course coaching to develop their strength and endurance. Progressive in nature, this pre-course conditioning package focuses upon developing the individual to undertake the arduous activities of the Commando course. The "train-in" not "select-out" ethos of the course, provides the individual with the best chance of success. The Green Beret

The coveted Green Beret, the distinctive hallmark of Commando trained troops, is worn by the regiment, recognising those who have completed the gruelling and physically demanding tests of endurance, whilst displaying the Commando spirit. On passing the Commando course, other ranks (ORs) wear the Commando Green Beret with a blackened Royal Engineers cap-badge, whilst officers wear the officers' flaming grenade cap-badge with a green base material, sewn onto the Commando Green Beret. Other Uniform Emblems

Both officers and ORs wear the army Commando 'wheel arches' on the tops of sleeves, which have replaced the Commando Dagger badge (a small red dagger on a dark blue background) on the upper left sleeve of both shirt and combat jacket. The Royal Engineers stable belt is differentiated by a Commando Dagger emblem on the clasp. Additionally, the 3 Commando Brigade RM 'flash' is worn on the right arm of shirt and combat jacket - a black Commando Dagger on an olive green square. 'Army Commando' shoulder titles are also worn at the top of each sleeve when issued. Pre-Existing Units

Prior to the formation of the regiment both 59 Independent Commando Squadron and 131 Independent Commando Squadron (Volunteers) provided support to 3 Commando Brigade. 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers

59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers is the commando-trained, regular, unit of the Corps. Soldiers are drawn from the regular units of the British Army's Corps of Royal Engineers. The Squadron formed the core of 24 Commando Regiment and is currently based at Barnstaple (RMB Chivenor). 131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers Main article: 131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers

131 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers is the Army Reserve unit affiliated to 24 Commando Engineer Regiment. Since 1978 the unit has been on the order of battle of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, providing combat engineer support to the Brigade. This role has seen the Squadron exercise worldwide, often sending small sub-units or individual soldiers to support the Brigade wherever it is training. See also British Army Royal Engineers 3 Commando Brigade

Fyfe Ewing and 24 Commando Regiment (United Kingdom)

Contents 1 Therapy? 2 Divers 3 Other 4 Movie soundtracks 5 Discography 5.1 Therapy? Albums 5.2 Therapy? Singles 5.3 Other Therapy? releases 5.4 Divers 5.5 Robyn G. Shiels 5.6 Ginger 6 Drum Kit 7 References

Therapy? Main article: Therapy?

In 1989, while playing drums in a punk covers band at a charity gig in Jordanstown, Ewing met Andy Cairns and subsequently formed Therapy? with Cairns on guitar and Michael McKeegan on bass. Ewing and Cairns would share lead vocal duties. In his near seven year spell with the million selling outfit, Ewing recorded three full-length albums, two mini-albums and numerous EP's (as well as featuring heavily on two compilation albums and a box set following his departure) before leaving the band in January 1996. The official Therapy? press release stated: Therapy? have parted company with drummer Fyfe Ewing. The split is totally amicable, Ewing being unable to cope with the rigors of touring. With Therapy? about to embark on a 5 month US tour to coincide with the release of "Infernal Love" in America, a parting of ways was mutually agreed". Divers

Ewing had meanwhile moved from Belfast to Brighton, England. He played for a short time in a band called "Divers", along with Rory Myers (guitar/vocals) and Jon Hardy (bass). In 1998, Ewing drummed on and produced the three track EP "Little Less Nothing," released on Track Records. Although the single received favourable reviews in the press, gaining 'Single of the Week' in Kerrang! magazine, Ewing left the band shortly afterwards. In 2006, Jon Hardy confirmed that Fyfe had recently jammed with the band but that it was just for fun, and not anything official. Other

For quite a few years, Ewing had been listed on the Sonor drums website as playing in a band called "The Score", although apart from this endorsement, nothing has been heard about the band. Perhaps "The Score" is a reference to Ewing's soundtrack work and is not an actual band, more an endorsement of Ewing as a solo artist. As of 2014, he was no longer endorsed by Sonor.

In 2007, Ewing placed a classified advert to the online musicians marketplace, Musolist, offering his services as a recording and/or touring drummer.

In 2008, Ewing travelled to Belfast to play drums on singer/songwriter Robyn G. Shiels new material. The long delayed album "The Blood of the Innocents" is finally due for release on 'No Dancing Records' in April 2014.

In September 2011, Ginger of The Wildhearts confirmed that Ewing had agreed to drum on 10 tracks for his forthcoming triple album. 555% was released in February 2012. High quality photographs taken by Ewing during the recording process were later published in Rock Sound magazine. Movie soundtracks

In 1998, Ewing and co-writer Steve Nolan (formally of Northern Irish band "In Dust") provided the score music for the Northern Irish short independent film "Charming Celia," by director David Starkey, a comedy drama that was first broadcast on RTE television on 29 July 1998. In 2002, Ewing provided the score music for the UK short independent film "Cry" by horror director Steven Sheil. He followed this up with another short film, the documentary "Love Takes" by Jeanie Finlay. Although all these films lasted only 10 minutes each, Fyfe managed to showcase his drum n' bass talents in each.

More recently, Ewing, along with Steve Nolan, has written and performed bespoke music for the soundtrack of the IFC feature documentary movie "Goth Cruise", again directed by Jeanie Finlay. The movie premiered on IFC (USA), 27 November 2008. The movie's website (now defunct) stated: Bespoke music written and performed by Fyfe Ewing and Steve Nolan is suitably brooding". Discography Therapy? Albums Babyteeth (1991) Pleasure Death (1992) Nurse (1992) Troublegum (1994) Infernal Love (1995) So Much For the Ten Year Plan: A Retrospective 1990-2000 (2000) Music Through A Cheap Transistor: The BBC Sessions (2007) Therapy? Singles Meat Abstract (1990) Teethgrinder (1992) Shortsharpshock EP (1993) Face the Strange EP (1993) Opal Mantra (1993) Nowhere (1994) Trigger Inside (1994) Die Laughing (1994) Isolation (1994) Femtex (1994) Stories (1995) Loose (1995) Diane (1995) Stories (re-release) (1996) Bad Mother (1996) Other Therapy? releases Thirty Seconds Of Silence (1989) - Demo tape Meat Abstract (1989) - Demo tape Caucasian Psychosis (1992) - a US compilation of the first two mini-albums Have a Merry Fucking Christmas (1992) - a 7" given away at Dublin and Belfast gigs Born In A Crash (1993) - a European only mini-album Hats Off to the Insane EP (1993) - a US and Japan only mini-album Live In Japan (Fan Club Edition) (1994) - a fan-club only cassette recorded live in Tokyo in October 1993 Official Fan Club 1996 (1996) - a fan-club only CD recorded live in Arnhem in July 1995 Scopophobia (2003) - a DVD release featuring promo video clips Gold (2007) - a DVD release featuring promo video clips The Gemil Box (2013) - a compilation box-set Divers Little Less Nothing (1998 single) Robyn G. Shiels Underneath The Night of Stars (2012 EP) - Track: "If Now is an Echo" The Blood of the Innocents (2014 album) Ginger 555% (2012 triple album) Drum Kit

In Therapy?, Fyfe Ewing used a Sonor drum kit, Zildjian cymbals and Pearl Drums hardware. The following were his gig requirements: 1 Pearl rack system 6 Boom cymbal arms for rack 1 Tom arm for rack 1 Straight arm for a drum pad 2 Pearl snare stands 1 Drum stool with back support 1 Hi-hit stand 1 Bass drum pedal 1 14" timbale (with 14" Remo Ambassador batter head) 1 14x6" Snare drum (metal based only, not wooden) (with 14" Remo falam coated head) 1 13" Rack tom (with 13" Remo pinstripe head) 1 16" Floor tom (with 16" Remo pinstripe head) 1 18" Floor tom (with 18" Remo pinstripe head) 1 24" Bass drum (with 24" Remo pinstripe head) 1 Large drum carpet 1 Stage weight (for bass drum) 1 Fan 1 8 ft wide x 8 ft deep x 2 ft high drum riser 1 Zildjian set of 14" Newbeat hi-hats (or Quickbeat) 1 Zildjian 19" custom medium crash 1 Zildjian 19" rock crash 1 Zildjian 22" crash/ride 1 Zildjian 22" power ride 1 Zildjian 22" china boy low
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