Régiment de Hull
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Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Canadian Army. The regiment is based in the Hull sector of Gatineau, Quebec, near Ottawa, Ontario. Active in all aspects of the day-to-day life of Outaouais residents, the unit is the only francophone military presence in the area.[2][3][4]
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Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) | |
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Active | 1914–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Primary Reserve |
Type | Armoured regiment |
Role | Light cavalry |
Size | One regiment |
Part of | Royal Canadian Armoured Corps |
Garrison/HQ | 188 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec |
Motto(s) | On ne passe pas (French for 'They shall not pass') |
Colors | Azure (royal blue), or and argent |
March | "La marche de la victoire" |
Anniversaries | Centennial, 7 August 2014 |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | Afghanistan |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant-Colonel G.M.A. Blais, CD [1] |
Current Regiment Sergeant Major | Chief Warrant Officer J. Larivière, CD [1] |
Honorary Colonel | Colonel D. Lafleur, OSTJ, CD |
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