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The Regiment saw major action in the Defense of Easthampton during the [[First Great War]], where it defended the city of Easthampton from Paulastran troops, and was engaged heavily in trench warfare and modern methods of fighting, including the use of modern machineguns, infantry mortars, and early wireless radio sets. Shortly after the end of the First Great War, the Arcer General Staff began to disband the total amount of Regular Army infantry units, and two battalions from the Arcerion Highland Infantry Regiment re-badged to the Borderers as part of this force restructuring. | The Regiment saw major action in the Defense of Easthampton during the [[First Great War]], where it defended the city of Easthampton from Paulastran troops, and was engaged heavily in trench warfare and modern methods of fighting, including the use of modern machineguns, infantry mortars, and early wireless radio sets. Shortly after the end of the First Great War, the Arcer General Staff began to disband the total amount of Regular Army infantry units, and two battalions from the Arcerion Highland Infantry Regiment re-badged to the Borderers as part of this force restructuring. | ||
=== Early Modern History === | === Early Modern History === | ||
The Regiment deployed as part of the Arcer government's effort to aid the failing Royal Government of the [[Ardmore|Kingdom of Ardmore]] during the [[Ardmori Civil War]]. It participated in a number of battles against communist forces, and during the Battle of Elliston was awarded one of the final battle honours in the Arcer Army by the King of Ardmore for its successful assault against communist forces in the hills around the strategically important crossroads town. The Borderers played a key role during the withdrawal to the North Island during Operation Smatter (also called the Battle of the Southern Marches), where the 2nd and 4th battalions marched seventy kilometers while in close contact with the enemy. | The Regiment deployed as part of the Arcer government's effort to aid the failing Royal Government of the [[Ardmore|Kingdom of Ardmore]] during the [[Ardmori Civil War]]. It participated in a number of battles against communist forces, and during the Battle of Elliston was awarded one of the final battle honours in the Arcer Army by the King of Ardmore for its successful assault against communist forces in the hills around the strategically important crossroads town. The Borderers played a key role during the withdrawal to the North Island during Operation Smatter (also called the Battle of the Southern Marches), where the 2nd and 4th battalions marched seventy kilometers while in close contact with the enemy. | ||
[[File:NCOs REB Ardmore.jpg|thumb|Three non-commissioned officers from 2nd Battalion conduct a hasty planning session in 1929 during the Ardmori Civil War while in close contact with communist forces. ]] | |||
During the Second Great War, the Borderers were heavily involved with the invasion of The Cape as part of Operation Lightfoot. The Regiment saw action throughout the duration of the conflict, and helped fight to the outskirts of Cape Town as part of Operation Severance. During this time, the Regiment's experience in complex terrain fighting helped immensely, as the mountainous and hilly terrain of the Southern portions of the Capetian peninsula made it difficult for fast-moving mechanized formations to maneuver, and the ground favoured elite mountain troops such as the Borderers. The Regiment withdrew in good order at the end of the war after two successful campaigns. | During the Second Great War, the Borderers were heavily involved with the invasion of The Cape as part of Operation Lightfoot. The Regiment saw action throughout the duration of the conflict, and helped fight to the outskirts of Cape Town as part of Operation Severance. During this time, the Regiment's experience in complex terrain fighting helped immensely, as the mountainous and hilly terrain of the Southern portions of the Capetian peninsula made it difficult for fast-moving mechanized formations to maneuver, and the ground favoured elite mountain troops such as the Borderers. The Regiment withdrew in good order at the end of the war after two successful campaigns. | ||
=== [[Occidental Cold War]] === | === [[Occidental Cold War]] === | ||
The Borderers were assigned to 7 Rifle Brigade with its creation in 1960, assigned as one of three light infantry Regiments to the Brigade. Additionally, it was given additional funding, training and resources to stand up more light infantry capabilities. These notably included the introduction of new light machineguns, 60mm mortars, the first night division and STANO devices, modern VHF and UHF radios, and the creation of new facilities for mountaineer training. Notable among these was the creation of the Arcerion Mountain Warfare School, which the Borderers provided the staff and training cadre for, located in the town of [[Ashden]] in the [[Northumbraeland Mountains]]. | The Borderers were assigned to 7 Rifle Brigade with its creation in 1960, assigned as one of three light infantry Regiments to the Brigade. Additionally, it was given additional funding, training and resources to stand up more light infantry capabilities. These notably included the introduction of new light machineguns, 60mm mortars, the first night division and STANO devices, modern VHF and UHF radios, and the creation of new facilities for mountaineer training. Notable among these was the creation of the Arcerion Mountain Warfare School, which the Borderers provided the staff and training cadre for, located in the town of [[Ashden]] in the [[Northumbraeland Mountains]]. | ||
[[File:REB dismount helo istrenya.jpg|thumb|Infantrymen from G Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Easthampton Borderers dismount from a helicopter in [[Istrenya]] during [[Istrenyan Crisis|combat operations]] in July of 1960. ]] | |||
Shortly after the creation of 7 Rifle Brigade, it was hastily deployed across the Malentine Sea to fight communist and socialist forces in the [[Istrenyan Crisis|Istrenyan Civil War]]. The Regiment's expertise in mountnain warfare once again assisted as 7 Rifle Brigade was assigned to fight in the mountains terrain with high elevation in South Istrenya. The Borderers conducted offensives, and utilised new technology to assist with the creation of modern methods for casualty extraction via helicopters. 7 Rifle Brigade's objective was Mogtopeni, a mountain town with the largest regional airport, which they were aiming to liberate to allow for the infiltration of 11 Parachute Brigade, who had staged in Chester-on-Moore awaiting a cleared drop zone. | Shortly after the creation of 7 Rifle Brigade, it was hastily deployed across the Malentine Sea to fight communist and socialist forces in the [[Istrenyan Crisis|Istrenyan Civil War]]. The Regiment's expertise in mountnain warfare once again assisted as 7 Rifle Brigade was assigned to fight in the mountains terrain with high elevation in South Istrenya. The Borderers conducted offensives, and utilised new technology to assist with the creation of modern methods for casualty extraction via helicopters. 7 Rifle Brigade's objective was Mogtopeni, a mountain town with the largest regional airport, which they were aiming to liberate to allow for the infiltration of 11 Parachute Brigade, who had staged in Chester-on-Moore awaiting a cleared drop zone. | ||
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'''Regimental Headquarters, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | '''Regimental Headquarters, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | ||
* Regimental Museum | * Regimental Museum | ||
* Arcerion Mountain Warfare School (Ashden Detachment) | * Arcerion Mountain Warfare School (Ashden Detachment) | ||
* Arcerion Marksmanship School Detachment (Presdale Detachment) | * Arcerion Marksmanship School Detachment (Presdale Detachment) | ||
'''1st-5th Battalions, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | '''1st-5th Battalions, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | ||
* 3x Light Infantry Rifle Companies | * 3x Light Infantry Rifle Companies | ||
* Combat Support Company | * Combat Support Company | ||
* Headquarters Company | * Headquarters Company | ||
'''6th & 7th Battalions, Royal Easthampton Borderers (Reserve)''' | '''6th & 7th Battalions, Royal Easthampton Borderers (Reserve)''' | ||
* 2x Rifle Companies | * 2x Rifle Companies | ||
* Headquarters Company | * Headquarters Company | ||
All five of the battalions operate in a light configuration and role within 7 Rifle Brigade, although some are cross-trained with infantry mobility vehicles and mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles (MRAPs). As part of the 2022 Confederate Memo on Defence, the Regiment will receive additional funding and equipment to further develop their light infantry and expeditionary capabilities, such as more light UAS, sniper weapons systems, new machineguns and man-portable anti-tank weapons, and more modern communications equipment. The Regiment also has a pair of Reserve Battalions, located in [[Chester-on-Moore]] and Port Hughes. | All five of the battalions operate in a light configuration and role within 7 Rifle Brigade, although some are cross-trained with infantry mobility vehicles and mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles (MRAPs). As part of the 2022 Confederate Memo on Defence, the Regiment will receive additional funding and equipment to further develop their light infantry and expeditionary capabilities, such as more light UAS, sniper weapons systems, new machineguns and man-portable anti-tank weapons, and more modern communications equipment. The Regiment also has a pair of Reserve Battalions, located in [[Chester-on-Moore]] and Port Hughes. | ||
== Traditions == | == Traditions == | ||
== Regimental Alliances == | == Regimental Alliances == | ||