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The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces based on Vancouver Island British Columbia. Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Infantry are soldiers who fight primarily on foot with small arms in organized military units, though they may be transported to the battlefield by horses, ships, automobiles, skis, or other means. ...
The Canadian Forces (CF) (Fr: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the combined branches of the military of Canada. ...
Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington by the Juan De Fuca Strait. ...
Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English de facto (none stated in law) Flower Pacific dogwood Tree Western Redcedar Bird Stellers Jay Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seats - Senate seats 36 6 Area...
The regiment located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia. It is part of 39 Canadian Brigade Group, the headquarters for all of the army reserves in BC. Victoria is a Canadian city, and it is the capital of the province of British Columbia. ...
Nanaimo (2004 pop. ...
Courtenay is a city on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. ...
One of four infantry regiments in BC, the Canadian Scottish is the largest reserve unit in Western Canada and continues to evolve operationally.
As a light infantry regiment they rely on their dismounted skills to be successful. At a recent exercise for example, the Regiment conducted raids, reconnaissance patrolling, ambushes, amphibious operations and airmobile operations.
The Regiment trains to meet the realities of the “Three Block War” – warfighting, peacekeeping, and humanitarian support.
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The Royal Scots Borderers is the name given to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. ...
Order of precedence The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada are a Canadian Forces Land Force Command reserve infantry regiment. ...
The Royal Montreal Regiment is a reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces based in Westmount, Quebec. ...
External links - Official Regimental Website
- www.regiments.org - The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Article on the Regimental Mascot
- Juno Beach - The Canadian Scottish on D-Day
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