Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
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Cap badge of The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) | |
| Active | 1912–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | To close with and destroy the enemy |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 39 Canadian Brigade Group |
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| Patron | Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood |
| Motto(s) | Scottish Gaelic: Deas gu cath ("Ready for the fray" or "ready to sting" – see §Motto) |
| Colours | Red, blue, and green |
| March | Blue Bonnets Are over the Border |
| Mascot(s) | Wallace VII, a Šarplaninac−Great Pyrenees cross |
| Equipment | Small arms including the C7 rifle, C9 light machine-gun, C6 machine gun, and M203 grenade launcher, C13 fragmentation grenade, browning Hi power, 84mm Carl gustav. |
| Engagements | First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-chief | HRH Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy |
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| Tartan | Hunting Stewart |
| Abbreviation | C Scot R |
The regiment is located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia. It is part of the 3rd Canadian Division's 39 Canadian Brigade Group, which commands all army reserve units in British Columbia. One of four infantry regiments in British Columbia, the Canadian Scottish is the largest reserve unit in Western Canada.
As a light infantry regiment the regiment trains in raids, reconnaissance patrolling, ambushes, amphibious operations and airmobile operations. The unit also trains to meet the realities of the "Three Block War" – warfighting, peacekeeping, and humanitarian support.
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