Lt Col Paul Smyth MBE VR (@majorpaulsmyth) 's Twitter Profile
Lt Col Paul Smyth MBE VR

@majorpaulsmyth

Deputy Commander ARRC (Czech) CBRN Defence Brigade, #BritishArmy #ArmyReserve #Infantry - former CO of Fifth Fusiliers @5_fusiliers - Views entirely personal

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5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We recently conducted an exercise involving #Challanger2 Tanks. They were, and will be…… Very Useful… #HeavyArmour #Tanks

5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Now… Not a lot of people know this … Sir Michael Caine was a Royal Fusilier and served in Korea on active service. Recently he was sent a memento of his time in the Fusiliers and he proudly displayed them. #MichaelCaine #RoyalFusiliers #TheFusiliers #Veterans

Now… Not a lot of people know this …
Sir Michael Caine was a Royal Fusilier and served in Korea on active service. Recently he was sent a memento of his time in the Fusiliers and he proudly displayed them. #MichaelCaine #RoyalFusiliers #TheFusiliers #Veterans
5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Welcome to Lt Col John Gammon who has served twice with 5 Fusiliers before, as a regular and reservist. He has just finished in an Army transformation and modernisation role. Good luck, and a massive thank you to Lt Col Smyth. It’s been a total pleasure, Sir. #Newboss #Goodluck

Welcome to Lt Col John Gammon who 
has served twice with 5 Fusiliers before, as a regular and reservist. He has just finished in an Army transformation and modernisation role. Good luck, and a massive thank you to Lt Col Smyth. It’s been a total pleasure, Sir. #Newboss #Goodluck
Lt Col Paul Smyth MBE VR (@majorpaulsmyth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is, in my eyes, the greatest privilege on earth; to command, manage & lead the finest people this country has. My time as CO of 5 FUSILIERS has come to an end. WOs & Sgts mess presented the flag that has been flying over BHQ. The Officers mess the George & Dragon.

It is, in my eyes, the greatest privilege on earth; to command, manage & lead the finest people this country has.
My time as CO of <a href="/5_fusiliers/">5 FUSILIERS</a> has come to an end. 
WOs &amp; Sgts mess presented the flag that has been flying over BHQ. The Officers mess the George &amp; Dragon.
5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

And so it begins … the Fusiliers are in Morpeth. Soon they will be marching, Colours Flying, band playing #Fusiliers #Morpeth

And so it begins … the Fusiliers are in Morpeth. Soon they will be marching, Colours Flying, band playing #Fusiliers #Morpeth
5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have marched through Morpeth, Northumberland. Thank you Morpeth, thank you Northumberland. We have celebrated St George’s weekend and our regimental day with you and our wider Fusiliers family across the UK and globe. #ForEnglandandStGeorge #SrGeorgesDay

5 FUSILIERS (@5_fusiliers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Queen’s Fusilier cap badge left and the King’s Cap badge right. Our Colour party are doing their final preps .. including changing the cap badge. #kingscoronation2023 #GodSaveTheKing

The Queen’s Fusilier cap badge left and the King’s Cap badge right. Our Colour party are doing their final preps .. including changing the cap badge. 
#kingscoronation2023 #GodSaveTheKing
Defense of Ukraine (@defenceu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On the eve of the historic coronation, we'd like to thank our British friends for your friendship. We are grateful for your unwavering support and partnership, especially in the past year!

British Army 🇬🇧 (@britisharmy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 The first unit to use our next generation all-terrain armoured vehicle, the Boxer, is the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Learn more about it 👇 army.mod.uk/news-and-event… #ArmyExpo23

1/2 The first unit to use our next generation all-terrain armoured vehicle, the Boxer, is the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Learn more about it 👇

army.mod.uk/news-and-event…

#ArmyExpo23
British Army 🇬🇧 (@britisharmy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2/2 Members of X-Coy First Fusiliers were at #ArmyExpo23 today to share their first impressions of the new heavyweight 🥊 They commented on its ‘incredible speed, mobility and range’, and look forward to receiving their vehicles from December.

2/2 Members of X-Coy <a href="/FirstFusiliers/">First Fusiliers</a> were at #ArmyExpo23 today to share their first impressions of the new heavyweight 🥊

They commented on its ‘incredible speed, mobility and range’, and look forward to receiving their vehicles from December.
Stephen Chambers (@stevejchambers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you ever wanted to know what a British Army battalion looked like in 1914? Here is the 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers before heading off to #Gallipoli It comprised of a HQ, four companies, a MG section and transport ... in total 1,007 men, including 30 officers.

If you ever wanted to know what a British Army battalion looked like in 1914? Here is the 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers before heading off to #Gallipoli It comprised of a HQ, four companies, a MG section and transport ... in total 1,007 men, including 30 officers.
Lt Col Paul Smyth MBE VR (@majorpaulsmyth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the nation observes the Armistice silence, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their tomorrows for our today. #ArmisticeDay2023

As the nation observes the Armistice silence, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their tomorrows for our today. #ArmisticeDay2023