fbpx
Wikipedia

Jutland Dragoon Regiment

January 28, 2023

The Jutland Dragoon Regiment (Danish: Jydske Dragonregiment) is the only regiment of the Royal Danish Army that has an armored (MBT) battalion, and is one of the Danish combat regiments in which soldiers are entitled to wear the black beret of the Armoured corps.

Jutland Dragoon Regiment
Jydske Dragonregiment
Coat of arms
Active1 November 1679–present
(343 years, 2 months)
Country Denmark
Branch Royal Danish Army
TypeArmor
RoleArmoured warfare and Mechanized infantry
SizeThree battalions
Part ofArmy Staff
Garrison/HQHolstebro
Nickname(s)JDR Dino'er
Motto(s)Latin: Fortes Fortuna Juvat
(Fortune Favours the Brave)
MarchDanmarks Blå Dragoner (Denmark's Blue Dragoons)
AnniversariesFormation (1 November 1679)
The Rytterfægtning by Rosengarten (12 Oktober 1813)
Battle of Rahlstedt (6 December 1813)
Battle of Sehested (10 December 1813)
Niels Kjeldsen's Battle by Højen (28 February 1864)
Rytterfægtningen at Vorbasse (29 February 1864)
EngagementsSecond Nordic War (1657−60)
Scanian War (1675−79)
Great Nordic War (1700 & 1709−20)
First Schleswig War (1848−51)
Second Schleswig War (1864)
Operation Weserübung-Süd (1940)
Operation Bøllebank (1994)
War in Kosovo (1998−1999)
War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Iraq War (2003−07)
WebsiteOfficial website
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Anders Poulsen
Ceremonial chiefHM The Queen
Notable
commanders		Col. Lars Møller
Insignia
Regimental belt
Standard

History

The Regiment traces its roots back to the 3rd Dragoon Regiment formed in 1657, but did not become the Jutland Dragoon Regiment until 1932, with the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment in Århus and the 5th Dragoon regiment in Randers. The regimental fusion eventually necessitated a relocation to Holstebro in 1953, where the Dragoons have remained ever since.

The Regiment acquired international fame in recent time, when it served with UNPROFOR in Bosnia, where the Dragoons of Jutland assaulted Serb AT-3 Sagger positions in one of the largest skirmishes between UNPROFOR forces and military units involved in the war in Bosnia, and the largest Danish battle engagement since The Second Schleswig War of 1864. The battle, known as Operation Bøllebank,[1] was later characterized by the commander at the time as the time when "the mouse ate the cat".

On 19 July 2005 another traditional regiment, Prinsens Livregiment was merged with Jydske Dragonregiment, and personnel serving as Dragoons became entitled to bear the insignia of the Royal Danish Prince Consort, Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark

From the 1960s to 2004 the regiment had responsibility for three armoured battalions, one reconnaissance battalion and three motorized infantry battalions. The three armoured battalions were assigned to different brigades, the recce battalion and later (1992) one armoured battalion as independent battalions in Danish Division. From 1992−2004 the regiment also had to form three light reconnaissance squadrons assigned to three of the five brigades. With the three infantry battalions and regimental staff, in war time, the regiment could form a battlegroup, with combat support/artillery troops from other regiments.

The regiment has in recent time served on the frontline in Danish involvements in Yugoslavia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.

The regiment's tank battalion won the Top 120mm Fire Team category at the Ex Worthington 16 competition in 2016, held at CFB Gagetown in Canada.

The Regimental logo is inspired by the coat of arms of Denmark, and features a blue lion above nine red hearts, and the monogram C5, in reference to King Christian V who ordered the formation of the original 3rd Dragoon Regiment. The lion and its red hearts are also a symbol of Jutland and are featured on the stern of Fregatten Jylland.

Structure

The regiment today serves only in its armoured role as well as in an educational role for new conscripts, in a separate battalion.

Units
  •   I Armoured Battalion I/JDR (1953−present)
    •   Staff Squadron (inactive)
    •   1st Tank Squadron (Niels Kjeldsen Squadron)
    •   2nd Tank Squadron
    •   3rd Tank Squadron (Lilje Squadron)
  •   II Armored Infantry Battalion II/JDR (2011−present). Motor Battalion (1953−1955), Armoured Battalion (1955–2004), Training Battalion (2004−2011)
    •   Staff Company
    •   1st Mechanised Infantry Company (Viking Company)
    •   2nd Mechanised Infantry Company (Livkompagniet) (inactive)
    •   4th Armored Infantry Company (4 of Diamonds Company)
  •   V Training Battalion V/JDR (2011−present). Reconnaissance Battalion 1974−2004, disbanded 2005-2011.
    •   1st Basic Training Squadron
    •   2nd Basic Training Squadron
    •   3rd Mechanised Infantry Company ("Bulldog" Squadron)
Disbanded Units
  •   III/JDR Armoured Battalion (1961−1984, 1988-2005), Armoured Infantry Battalion (1984-1987)
  •   IV/JDR Reconnaissance Battalion (1961−1968), Infantry Battalion (1968-2005), also as Training Battalion in mid '80s
  •   VI/JDR Tank Destroyer Battalion (1986-1994), Infantry Battalion (2000-2005), merged in from Queen's Life Regiment, only as reserve
  •   VII/JDR Infantry Battalion (1992−2005), merged in from King's Jutlandic Regiment of Foot, only as reserve
  •   Prince's Music Corps, (2005-2020), originally from Prince's Life Regiment[2]

Names of the regiment

Names[3]
Slesvigske nationale Rytterregiment Schleswig's National Cavalry Regiment 1670 – 1675
Holstenske (Slesvigsk-holstenske) nationale Rytterregiment Holstein's (Schleswig-Holstein) National Cavalry Regiment 1675 – 1678
Slesvigske nationale Rytterregiment Schleswig's National Cavalry Regiment 1678 – 1681
2. Fyenske nationale Rytterregiment Funen's 2nd National Cavalry Regiment 1681 – 1763
Fyenske geworbne Dragonregiment Funen's Recruited Dragoon Regiment 1763 – 1772
Fyenske Regiment Ryttere Funen's Regiment of Riders 1772 – 1785
Fyenske Regiment Dragoner Funen's Regiment of Dragoons 1785 – 1796
Fyneske regiment lette Dragoner Funen's Regiment of Light Dragoons 1796 – 1842
6. Dragonregiment 6th Dragoon Regiment 1842 – 1865
3. Dragonregiment 3rd Dragoon Regiment 1865 – 1932
Jydske Dragonregiment Jutland Dragoon Regiment 1932 – present

See also

References

  1. ^ Raids magazine
  2. ^ "Prinsens Musikkorps overgår til Flyvevåbnet | Prinsens Musikkorps".
  3. ^ Laursen, Ole (22 April 2014). "Historical Overview of Jutland Dragoon Regiment". Wadschier. Retrieved 17 April 2020.

External links

  • Official website

January 28, 2023
jutland, dragoon, regiment, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor,. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Jutland Dragoon Regiment news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Jutland Dragoon Regiment Danish Jydske Dragonregiment is the only regiment of the Royal Danish Army that has an armored MBT battalion and is one of the Danish combat regiments in which soldiers are entitled to wear the black beret of the Armoured corps Jutland Dragoon RegimentJydske DragonregimentCoat of armsActive1 November 1679 present 343 years 2 months Country DenmarkBranch Royal Danish ArmyTypeArmorRoleArmoured warfare and Mechanized infantrySizeThree battalionsPart ofArmy StaffGarrison HQHolstebroNickname s JDR Dino erMotto s Latin Fortes Fortuna Juvat Fortune Favours the Brave MarchDanmarks Bla Dragoner Denmark s Blue Dragoons AnniversariesFormation 1 November 1679 The Rytterfaegtning by Rosengarten 12 Oktober 1813 Battle of Rahlstedt 6 December 1813 Battle of Sehested 10 December 1813 Niels Kjeldsen s Battle by Hojen 28 February 1864 Rytterfaegtningen at Vorbasse 29 February 1864 EngagementsSecond Nordic War 1657 60 Scanian War 1675 79 Great Nordic War 1700 amp 1709 20 First Schleswig War 1848 51 Second Schleswig War 1864 Operation Weserubung Sud 1940 Operation Bollebank 1994 War in Kosovo 1998 1999 War in Afghanistan 2001 present Iraq War 2003 07 WebsiteOfficial websiteCommandersCurrentcommanderColonel Anders PoulsenCeremonial chiefHM The QueenNotablecommandersCol Lars MollerInsigniaRegimental beltStandard Contents 1 History 2 Structure 3 Names of the regiment 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe Regiment traces its roots back to the 3rd Dragoon Regiment formed in 1657 but did not become the Jutland Dragoon Regiment until 1932 with the amalgamation of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment in Arhus and the 5th Dragoon regiment in Randers The regimental fusion eventually necessitated a relocation to Holstebro in 1953 where the Dragoons have remained ever since The Regiment acquired international fame in recent time when it served with UNPROFOR in Bosnia where the Dragoons of Jutland assaulted Serb AT 3 Sagger positions in one of the largest skirmishes between UNPROFOR forces and military units involved in the war in Bosnia and the largest Danish battle engagement since The Second Schleswig War of 1864 The battle known as Operation Bollebank 1 was later characterized by the commander at the time as the time when the mouse ate the cat On 19 July 2005 another traditional regiment Prinsens Livregiment was merged with Jydske Dragonregiment and personnel serving as Dragoons became entitled to bear the insignia of the Royal Danish Prince Consort Henrik Prince Consort of DenmarkFrom the 1960s to 2004 the regiment had responsibility for three armoured battalions one reconnaissance battalion and three motorized infantry battalions The three armoured battalions were assigned to different brigades the recce battalion and later 1992 one armoured battalion as independent battalions in Danish Division From 1992 2004 the regiment also had to form three light reconnaissance squadrons assigned to three of the five brigades With the three infantry battalions and regimental staff in war time the regiment could form a battlegroup with combat support artillery troops from other regiments The regiment has in recent time served on the frontline in Danish involvements in Yugoslavia Kosovo Afghanistan and Iraq The regiment s tank battalion won the Top 120mm Fire Team category at the Ex Worthington 16 competition in 2016 held at CFB Gagetown in Canada The Regimental logo is inspired by the coat of arms of Denmark and features a blue lion above nine red hearts and the monogram C5 in reference to King Christian V who ordered the formation of the original 3rd Dragoon Regiment The lion and its red hearts are also a symbol of Jutland and are featured on the stern of Fregatten Jylland Structure EditThe regiment today serves only in its armoured role as well as in an educational role for new conscripts in a separate battalion Units I Armoured Battalion I JDR 1953 present Staff Squadron inactive 1st Tank Squadron Niels Kjeldsen Squadron 2nd Tank Squadron 3rd Tank Squadron Lilje Squadron II Armored Infantry Battalion II JDR 2011 present Motor Battalion 1953 1955 Armoured Battalion 1955 2004 Training Battalion 2004 2011 Staff Company 1st Mechanised Infantry Company Viking Company 2nd Mechanised Infantry Company Livkompagniet inactive 4th Armored Infantry Company 4 of Diamonds Company V Training Battalion V JDR 2011 present Reconnaissance Battalion 1974 2004 disbanded 2005 2011 1st Basic Training Squadron 2nd Basic Training Squadron 3rd Mechanised Infantry Company Bulldog Squadron Disbanded Units III JDR Armoured Battalion 1961 1984 1988 2005 Armoured Infantry Battalion 1984 1987 IV JDR Reconnaissance Battalion 1961 1968 Infantry Battalion 1968 2005 also as Training Battalion in mid 80s VI JDR Tank Destroyer Battalion 1986 1994 Infantry Battalion 2000 2005 merged in from Queen s Life Regiment only as reserve VII JDR Infantry Battalion 1992 2005 merged in from King s Jutlandic Regiment of Foot only as reserve Prince s Music Corps 2005 2020 originally from Prince s Life Regiment 2 Names of the regiment EditNames 3 Slesvigske nationale Rytterregiment Schleswig s National Cavalry Regiment 1670 1675Holstenske Slesvigsk holstenske nationale Rytterregiment Holstein s Schleswig Holstein National Cavalry Regiment 1675 1678Slesvigske nationale Rytterregiment Schleswig s National Cavalry Regiment 1678 16812 Fyenske nationale Rytterregiment Funen s 2nd National Cavalry Regiment 1681 1763Fyenske geworbne Dragonregiment Funen s Recruited Dragoon Regiment 1763 1772Fyenske Regiment Ryttere Funen s Regiment of Riders 1772 1785Fyenske Regiment Dragoner Funen s Regiment of Dragoons 1785 1796Fyneske regiment lette Dragoner Funen s Regiment of Light Dragoons 1796 18426 Dragonregiment 6th Dragoon Regiment 1842 18653 Dragonregiment 3rd Dragoon Regiment 1865 1932Jydske Dragonregiment Jutland Dragoon Regiment 1932 presentSee also EditGuard Hussar Regiment Royal Life Guards Schleswig Regiment of FootReferences Edit Raids magazine Prinsens Musikkorps overgar til Flyvevabnet Prinsens Musikkorps Laursen Ole 22 April 2014 Historical Overview of Jutland Dragoon Regiment Wadschier Retrieved 17 April 2020 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jutland Dragoon Regiment amp oldid 1065041935, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

article

, read, download, free, free download, mp3, video, mp4, 3gp, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, picture, music, song, movie, book, game, games.