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Engineers, members of a military service with emphasis on technical work. As early as in the 17th century units of soldiers with special skills were needed during sieges or for the construction of bridges for military use. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries they were also responsible for the construction of field fortifications and the building and removing of artificial barriers. In the new (since autumn 1994) organisation plan of the Federal Armed Forces of the Second Republic, where the engineers enjoy a high reputation, in particular because of their rescue and relief work during natural catastrophes, the engineers have one regiment and three battalions.