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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 === | ||
[[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. ]] | |||
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. | ||
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]] === | ||
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The Regimental colours, yellow and green represent the Regiment's affiliation with green, the traditional colour of Arcerion, and the yellow represents the regimental dress uniform jacket facings from the Regiment's original red uniforms during the Third Bush War. The Lynx, a traditional mountain predatory animal, was chosen as the Regimental mascot and is represented on the Regimental colours. Commonly unofficial symbols often seen in the Regimental lines are crossed pickaxes, which shows an affiliation with [[Easthampton|Easthampton's]] steel mining industry, as well as a historical affiliation with alpine climbing tools. | The Regimental colours, yellow and green represent the Regiment's affiliation with green, the traditional colour of Arcerion, and the yellow represents the regimental dress uniform jacket facings from the Regiment's original red uniforms during the Third Bush War. The Lynx, a traditional mountain predatory animal, was chosen as the Regimental mascot and is represented on the Regimental colours. Commonly unofficial symbols often seen in the Regimental lines are crossed pickaxes, which shows an affiliation with [[Easthampton|Easthampton's]] steel mining industry, as well as a historical affiliation with alpine climbing tools. | ||
The Regimental motto was adopted after the First Great War, where the Kinnaird Financial Times published an article after experiencing life in the trenches with 4th Battalion. It was quoted that "Arcer infantrymen from Easthampton maintain a surprising level of grit and wit during the horrible conditions in their fighting positions." | The Regimental motto was adopted after the First Great War, where the [[Kinnaird Financial Times]] published an article after experiencing life in the trenches with 4th Battalion. It was quoted that "Arcer infantrymen from Easthampton maintain a surprising level of grit and wit during the horrible conditions in their fighting positions." | ||
== Structure and Role == | == Structure and Role == | ||
The Regiment has maintained a similar structure since the amalgamation with the Arcerion Highland Infantry Regiment in 1919. A small restructure in 2022 after the release of the Confederate Memo on Defence means the current structure is as follows: | The Regiment has maintained a similar structure since the amalgamation with the Arcerion Highland Infantry Regiment in 1919. A small restructure in 2022 after the release of the Confederate Memo on Defence means the current structure is as follows: | ||
[[File:REB training promo shot.png|thumb|Members of the Borderers conduct air assault training in [[Moorden Governorate]], 2024. ]] | |||
'''Regimental Headquarters, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | '''Regimental Headquarters, Royal Easthampton Borderers''' | ||
* Regimental Museum | * Regimental Museum | ||
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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 == | ||
The Regiment maintains a Halloween tradition on October 31st annually, where soldiers and their families conduct trick or treating at the Base Chapel on Arcerion Armed Forces Base Easthampton. This is a tradition since the Halloween 1986, where soldiers of the Regiment pooled candy, chocolate, and small gifts for the young children of the small Foxhey town of Sharnwick. The Borderers, in an attempt to improve the morale of the civilian populace, converted the local Catholic Church into a haunted house and handed out the gifts to families. The tradition has remained and is replicated every year both in Sharnwick, where the Regiment sends representatives, and at the Base Chapel for families of members of the Borderers. | |||
The Regiment also has an annual ruck march competition named after the 'Long March at Larton.' Members of the Borderers, as well as other Arcer military servicemen and women and international allies compete in a 50km ruck march, where at the end there is a short marksmanship test. The gold medal is not awarded for fastest time, but rather for successful completion of the grueling physical test and marksmanship. Winner of the fastest time is awarded special honours by the Regiment, notably a small alpine axe trophy, as well as a judging position to help decide the next year's route for the march. Since the inception of the competition in 1990, the Borderers have won the fastest time all but six times. | |||
== Regimental Alliances == | == Regimental Alliances == | ||
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