The 15th Infantry Regiment (RI15)(Regimento de Infantaria nº 15) is a unit of the Base Structure of the Army, stationed in Tomar, currently with the operating charge of organizing, training and maintaining the 1st Parachute Battalion (1BIPara) Rapid Reaction Brigade.
15th Infantry Regiment
Regimento de Infantaria nº 15
The GOLD stands for nobility and constancy, SILVER for wealth and eloquence, RED for the warlike ardor and strength, BLUE for care and loyalty and GREEN for hope and freedom.
The RI15 was created in 1762 under the name 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença, from the split into two units, from the Regiment of Olivença, created in 1641 as Terço of Olivença. In 1806, the 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença was renamed to 15th Infantry Regiment. Since its inception, the regiment participated in all the campaigns of the Portuguese Army. After being installed in several locations, in 1901 the unit moved its headquarters to Tomar.
ChronologyEdit
1641 - Creation of the Terço of Olivença / Regiment of Olivença.
1762 - Creation of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença from the split of the Terço of Olivença / Regiment of Olivença.
1806 - The 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença as the 15th Infantry Regiment.
1807 - The Napoleonic troops occupy Portugal. Part of the Portuguese Army is incorporated in the Portuguese Legion to be sent to France, and one of its battalions formed by troops from RI15. The legionary battalion participated in the Russian campaign, fighting at Wagram, Smolensk, Moscow and Borodino.
1817 - The RI15 deploys one of its battalions to Brazil where it takes part in the liberal movement of the Rio de Janeiro.
1824–1833 - The RI15 takes part in the civil war between liberals and absolutists, on the side of the liberal cause.
1834–1901 - The regiment suffered several reorganizations and transfers of their barracks being located successively in Estremoz, Lagos and Faro to settle in Tomar, where he still remains today;
1917–1918 - During the World War I, a battalion of the RI15 is integrated in the Portuguese Expeditionary Force sent to France, where it fights on the western front. The battalion distinguished themselves at the Battle of La Lys, receiving the honour to form to the right of all other units in military formation.
1926–1939 - The RI15 moved headquarters again to Lagos, returning to Tomar in 1939.
1961–1975 - The RI15 becomes one of the largest units mobilizing troops fighting in the Portuguese Colonial War. Their expeditionary battalions and companies suffer a total of 637 killed in action.
1977 - The RI15 becomes responsible for the organization and training of the 1st Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade;
1977–1993 - The RI15 renamed as Infantry Regiment of Tomar (RIT), returning to the previous name in 1993.
1998 - The RI15 shall depend on the Airborne Troops Command, with operational responsibility to organize, train and retain the 1st Airborne Infantry Battalion (1st Airborne Battalion);
2000 - The RI15 becomes responsible for the Battalion of Support Services of the Independent Airborne Brigade;
2001 - The 1st Airborne Battalion was renamed as 1st Parachute Infantry Battalion (1ºBIPara).
2006 - The RI15 becomes a unit of the Base Structure of the Army dependent of the Rapid Reaction Brigade, maintaining the same operating responsibilities.
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The 15th Infantry Regiment RI15 Regimento de Infantaria nº 15 is a unit of the Base Structure of the Army stationed in Tomar currently with the operating charge of organizing training and maintaining the 1st Parachute Battalion 1BIPara Rapid Reaction Brigade 15th Infantry RegimentRegimento de Infantaria nº 15The GOLD stands for nobility and constancy SILVER for wealth and eloquence RED for the warlike ardor and strength BLUE for care and loyalty and GREEN for hope and freedom Active1641 1762 presentCountryPortugalBranchArmyTypeInfantryAirborne Infantry 1st Parachute Battalion Part ofRapid Reaction BrigadeGarrison HQTomarMotto s Strong and Constant Firmes e Constantes EngagementsNapoleonic WarsPeninsular War Battle of Bucaco Battle of Redinha Battle of Foz de Arouce Battle of Sabugal Battle of Fuentes de Onoro Blockade of Almeida Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo Siege of Badajoz Battle of Salamanca Siege of Burgos Battle of Vitoria Siege of San Sebastian Battle of Nivelle Battle of the Nive Battle of BayonneLiberal WarsWorld War I Western Front Battle of the Lys Hundred Days OffensivePortuguese Colonial WarEast TimorKFORBosnia and Herzegovina ISAFMINUSCAWebsiteRI15 Official WebsiteRI15 and 1ºBIPara WebsiteCommandersPresent CommanderAlvaro Raposo Guerreiro da SilvaFirst CommanderAntonio de Figueiredo e VasconcelosNotablecommandersLuis do Rego BarretoInsigniaRegiment AbbreviationRI15Paratroopers Abbreviation1ºBIPara The RI15 is one of the oldest military units from Portugal and is the most decorated of the Portuguese Army Contents 1 History 2 Chronology 3 Equipment 3 1 Infantry equipment 3 2 Tactical vehicles 3 3 Transport vehicles 3 4 Transport aircraft 4 Awards and decorations 5 SourcesHistory EditThe RI15 was created in 1762 under the name 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivenca from the split into two units from the Regiment of Olivenca created in 1641 as Terco of Olivenca In 1806 the 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivenca was renamed to 15th Infantry Regiment Since its inception the regiment participated in all the campaigns of the Portuguese Army After being installed in several locations in 1901 the unit moved its headquarters to Tomar Chronology Edit1641 Creation of the Terco of Olivenca Regiment of Olivenca 1762 Creation of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivenca from the split of the Terco of Olivenca Regiment of Olivenca 1806 The 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivenca as the 15th Infantry Regiment 1807 The Napoleonic troops occupy Portugal Part of the Portuguese Army is incorporated in the Portuguese Legion to be sent to France and one of its battalions formed by troops from RI15 The legionary battalion participated in the Russian campaign fighting at Wagram Smolensk Moscow and Borodino 1808 1814 The regiment is reorganized in Vila Vicosa participating in the Peninsular War campaigns integrated into the Anglo Portuguese Army commanded by Marshal Beresford first and later by Marshal Wellington Under command of Colonel Baker the regiment distinguishes itself in the battles of Badajoz Victoria and San Sebastian 1817 The RI15 deploys one of its battalions to Brazil where it takes part in the liberal movement of the Rio de Janeiro 1824 1833 The RI15 takes part in the civil war between liberals and absolutists on the side of the liberal cause 1834 1901 The regiment suffered several reorganizations and transfers of their barracks being located successively in Estremoz Lagos and Faro to settle in Tomar where he still remains today 1917 1918 During the World War I a battalion of the RI15 is integrated in the Portuguese Expeditionary Force sent to France where it fights on the western front The battalion distinguished themselves at the Battle of La Lys receiving the honour to form to the right of all other units in military formation 1926 1939 The RI15 moved headquarters again to Lagos returning to Tomar in 1939 1941 1944 During the World War II the RI15 deploys an expeditionary battalion to Portuguese Cape Verde 1961 1975 The RI15 becomes one of the largest units mobilizing troops fighting in the Portuguese Colonial War Their expeditionary battalions and companies suffer a total of 637 killed in action 1977 The RI15 becomes responsible for the organization and training of the 1st Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade 1977 1993 The RI15 renamed as Infantry Regiment of Tomar RIT returning to the previous name in 1993 1998 The RI15 shall depend on the Airborne Troops Command with operational responsibility to organize train and retain the 1st Airborne Infantry Battalion 1st Airborne Battalion 2000 The RI15 becomes responsible for the Battalion of Support Services of the Independent Airborne Brigade 2001 The 1st Airborne Battalion was renamed as 1st Parachute Infantry Battalion 1ºBIPara 2006 The RI15 becomes a unit of the Base Structure of the Army dependent of the Rapid Reaction Brigade maintaining the same operating responsibilities Equipment EditInfantry equipment Edit Pistol Glock 17 Gen 5Assault rifle FN SCAR L FN SCAR HMachine gun FN Minimi Mk3 FN MAG limited use Browning M2HBMortar mGrW 82Anti tank weapon Carl Gustav recoilless rifle MILANTactical vehicles Edit URO VAMTAC ST5 Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Land Rover Defender 90 TDI 4x4Transport vehicles Edit Iveco 40 10 WM Iveco 90 17 WM DAF YA 4440 D Unimog 1750LTransport aircraft Edit Lockheed C 130 Hercules Portuguese Air Force EADS CASA C 295 Portuguese Air Force Awards and decorations EditCommandery of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword of Valor Loyalty and Merit Portugal 1919 Medal of Military Valour Gold Portugal 1919 Croce di Guerra al Merit Italy 1921 Croix de Guerre avec Palme 1914 1918 France 1958 Fourragere de la Medaille militaire France 1958 Order of Military Merit Brazil 1966 Medal for Distinguished Service Gold Portugal 1985 Gold Medal for Distinguished Service to Palma Portugal 1987 Honorary Member of the Military Order of Aviz Portugal 2002 Gold Medal of the City of Tomar Portugal 2002 Honorary Member of the Military Order of Christ Portugal 2006Sources Edit Regimento de Infantaria nº 15 exercito pt Archived from the original on 2014 07 28 Retrieved 2014 07 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 15th Infantry Regiment Portugal amp oldid 1144167888, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
