5th Overseas Interarms Regiment
The 5th Overseas Interarmes Regiment (in French 5eme Regiment Interarmes d'Outre Mer (or RIOM)) is a troupes de marine regiment stationed in Djibouti. It has been the Djibouti garrison since 1 November 1969.
| 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 5e régiment interarmes d’outre-mer | |
Regimental insigne | |
| Active | 1890–present |
| Country | France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Marine Troops |
| Role | Desert warfare Amphibious warfare |
| Garrison/HQ | Djibouti |
| Motto(s) | "Proud and Strong" |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 September (Battle of Bazeilles) |
| Insignia | |
| Beret badge of the Troupes de Marine | |
| Abbreviation | RIOM |
It is the last combined arms regiment in the French army comprising a mechanised infantry company, a light cavalry squadron, an artillery battery and a command and support company.
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