12e Régiment blindé du Canada
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The 12e Régiment blindé du Canada (a translation of its former name, the "12th Canadian Armoured Regiment") is a Canadian Army armoured regiment based in CFB Valcartier, on the outskirts of Quebec City. The regiment has both a Regular Force and a Primary Reserve unit. The 12e Régiment blindé du Canada's abbreviation is 12e RBC.
12e Régiment blindé du Canada | |
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Active | 1871–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Armoured |
Role | Armoured cavalry |
Size | 2 regiments |
Part of | Royal Canadian Armoured Corps |
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Motto(s) | Adsum (Latin): I am present |
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Anniversaries | 24 March 1871 |
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Website | army-armee |
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Current commander |
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Honorary colonel | BGen Denis Mercier, CD |
Honorary lieutenant-colonel | Pierre Ayotte |
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Abbreviation | 12eRBC |
In the Regular Force regiment, all three Squadrons are based on the LAV family of vehicles and are designated as light armoured cavalry squadrons. Each squadron is currently organized into troops of four vehicles each. C Squadron, 12e RBC is at CFB Gagetown as part of C Squadron, the Royal Canadian Dragoons.