 On 3 June, the rest of the regiment arrived at Helwan from Crete. Major Arthur Nicoll succeeded Carruth in command after the latter took command of the Composite Training Depot on 26 July. Fourteen Bren Gun Carriers arrived on 22 August 1941 and replacements were trained. In early September, the regiment prepared to move into the Western Desert to take part in the coming British offensive to raise the siege of Tobruk. An advance party, led by Major Russell, left Helwan on 14 September and the regiment garrisoned the Baggush Box in September and October. In October, it received 26 Light Tank Mk VI.
