Creation. The regiment was formed in 1954 by the amalgamation of The Carleton and York Regiment, The New Brunswick Scottish and The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.From 1954 to 2012, it consisted of two battalions with the former The Carleton and York Regiment and The New Brunswick Scottish forming the 1st Battalion and The North Shore Regiment forming …

A cohort (from the Latin cohors, plural cohortes, see wikt:cohors for full inflection table) was a standard tactical military unit of a Roman legion.Although the standard size changed with time and situation, it was generally composed of 480 soldiers. A cohort is considered to be the equivalent of a modern military battalion.The cohort replaced the maniple following the reforms attributed to ...

Die bemerkenswerte Fassade mit ihrem an römischen Vorbildern orientierten Portal war mit ihren dekorativen Elementen bis weit ins 19. Jahrhundert hinein in Wien stilbildend. Ebenso bemerkenswert ist die Innenausstattung mit dem Stiegenhaus (Entwurf wahrscheinlich von Antonio Beduzzi) und den Deckenfresken in der Beletage.Diese stammen von Carlo Carlone – …

The Manitoba Horse originated in Roblin, Manitoba on 1 April 1912, as the 32nd Light Horse.It was re-designated the 32nd Manitoba Horse on 2 November 1912 and, following the Great War as The Manitoba Horse on 15 March 1920. On 15 December 1936, it was amalgamated with the Fort Garry Horse. Post-War. On 11 October 1958, a Regular Force component was authorized as …

A Canadian Forces base or CFB (French: base des Forces canadiennes, BFC) is a military installation of the Canadian Armed Forces.For a facility to qualify as a Canadian Forces base, it must station one or more major units (e.g., army regiments, navy ships, air force wings).

The British Army is listed according to an order of precedence for the purposes of parading. This is the order in which the various corps of the army parade, from right to left, with the unit at the extreme right being highest. Under ordinary circumstances, the Household Cavalry parades at the extreme right of the line. Militia and Army Reserve units take precedence after Regular units …

History. Prior to REME's formation, maintenance was the responsibility of several different corps: Royal Army Ordnance Corps—weapons and armoured vehicles; Royal Engineers—engineering plant and machinery, and RE motor transport; Royal Corps of Signals—communications equipment; Royal Army Service Corps—other motor transport; Royal Artillery—heavy weapons …

Grades and precedence. The Canadian monarch—presently King Charles III —is seen as the fount of honour and is thus at the apex of the Order of Military Merit as its sovereign, followed by the governor general of Canada who serves as the fellowship's chancellor, and the chief of the Defence Staff who is the principal commander. Thereafter follow three grades—each having …

The Gask Ridge is the modern name given to an early series of fortifications, built by the Romans in Scotland, close to the Highland Line.Modern excavation and interpretation has been pioneered by the Roman Gask Project, with Birgitta Hoffmann and David Woolliscroft. The ridge fortifications: forts, fortlets and watchtowers were only in operation for a few years, probably less than ten.

Pages in category "United States campaign medals" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

The original headstone of the unknown soldier is the sole artifact and the focal point of Memorial Hall exhibit within the Canadian War Museum.The hall was designed in such a way that sunlight will only frame the headstone once each year on the 11th of November at 11:00 am. At the former burial site of the unknown soldier, a grave marker similar to the other headstones in the …

Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM; French: Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada; COMFOSCAN) is a command of the Canadian Armed Forces.It is responsible for all special forces operations that are capable of responding to terrorism and threats to Canadians and Canadian interests around the world.

The Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer (abbreviated CFCWO) is the senior non-commissioned member appointment in the Canadian Armed Forces.The post was created in 1978 with the first appointment of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Osside. CFCWO is a position created by the chief of the Defence Staff to assist the CDS in his duties and advise him on all issues …

The King's Colour Squadron, formerly the Queen's Colour Squadron, is the unit of the Royal Air Force charged with the safe-keeping of the King's Colour for the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom.Since its formation, it has been formed exclusively by Officers and Gunners of No. 63 Squadron RAF Regiment.. The Squadron is tasked with representing the Royal Air Force at …