a top administrative post.

This month Capt. Henry Campbell steps down after three years as the Bermuda Regiment adjutant. And his replacement is Capt. Henry Simpson, from England's Royal Anglian Regiment.

The two regiments enjoy historical links.

It ends a nine-year run of having a Bermudian take on one of the local regiment's toughest jobs.

Lt. Col. Allan Rance explained no Bermudian could be found. "If we had a Bermudian available and able to do the job we would have hired him,'' he said.

"But we are also very pleased the Royal Anglian are helping us out.'' Lt. Col. Rance said until the mid-1980s adjutants were regularly appointed from the Royal Anglian Regiment.

He added Capt. Simpson, who has just arrived on the Island, had been given a big welcome by the Regiment.

There was no apparent resentment at him being non-Bermudian.

Capt. Campbell became adjutant in August, 1990, when he took over from Capt.

Anthony Steede. The post is traditionally held for three years.

"It is not in any way in the best interests for adjutants to stay an additional period of time. You can get a bit stale.

"What is most important in the Regiment is that unlike private companies there is no profit motive to stimulate you.

"We have to generate our own boiler pressure, so to speak, by changing people.'' It is understood Capt. Campbell will be embarking on a private business venture.

"The best way to call him is an entrepreneur,'' said Lt. Col. Rance.

He added Capt. Campbell would be staying as a part-time officer with the Regiment, which he joined about eight years ago.

Lt. Col. Rance explained the adjutant's job was a senior administrative post, carrying weighty responsibilities.

"He is responsible for the administration of the Regiment on a daily basis.'' Lt. Col. Rance said the adjutant was responsible to the Commanding Officer.

A wide range of duties included ensuring the Regiment's policies were properly put into place.

He was also responsible for investigating disciplinary matters, and supervising clerical work.

And he also oversaw the training of potential officers and junior officers.

"The job is very demanding on a person's time,'' added Lt. Col Rance.