Cayman Islands Regiment
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The Cayman Islands Regiment is the home defence unit of the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. It is a territorial infantry and engineer reserve unit of the British Armed Forces that was formed in 2020. The regiment has an authorized strength level objective of 175 personnel, akin to that of a company-sized unit.[1]
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Active | 2020–present |
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Type | Line Infantry Engineer |
Role | Internal Security, Local & Regional Humanitarian Operations |
Size | Company-strength level (91 personnel as of March 2022; authorized strength objective: 175 personnel)[1] |
Garrison/HQ | George Town |
Motto(s) | In Arduis Paratus (Prepared in Adversity) |
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Commanding officer | Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carter |
Regimental Sergeant Major | WO1 Marc Jefferies |
Colonel of the Regiment | Major General The Rt Hon the Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Honorary Colonel of the Regiment) |
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Abbreviation | CIR |
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