Livregementets husarer
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| Livregementets husarer (Life Regiment Hussars) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1892– |
| Type | Cavalry Regiment |
| Motto | Pergite! ("Forward!") |
| Colors | Yellow and Blue |
| Engagements | Lützen 1632 Wittstock 1636 Leipzig 1642 Warsaw 1656 Frederiksodde 1657 Bält 1658 Halmstad 1676 Lund 1676 Landskrona 1677 Düna 1701 Kliszów 1702 Holowczyn 1708 Helsingborg 1710 |
Livregementets husarer, K 3 (Life Regiment Hussars, K 3) is one of Sweden's oldest units originating from the cavalry prepared from Uppland, Södermanland, Västmanland, Närke and Värmland. These were merged into two regiments, which were subsequently merged into one in accordance with the 1634 constitution. In spring 2008 the swedish government announced that the Livregementes husarer is threaten by closure in efforts to saving money at the swedish defence. Decision is made in may 2008 and the efficasy would then move to F 7 Såtenäs airbase near Lidköping.
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[edit] History
The regiment was initially, from 1636, denominated 'The Riders of Uppland'. Their first commander was Isak Axelsson Silversparre. The 26th of November the regiment was promoted to Royal Life Detachment thanks to its achievements under King Charles X Gustav's campaign and obtained the name 'Livregementet till häst' (Life Regiment on Horse). At the same time Count Otto Wilhelm von Königsmark was appointed commander of the regiment. The regiment is distinguished for its great courage in The Battle of Lund in 1676, under the commander Nils Bielke. They say King Charles XI uttered after victory: "näst Gud hade jag att tacka den tappre Nils Bielke och sitt Livregemente". ("after God I had the brave Nils Bielke and his Life Regiment to thank".)
In 1680 the regiment was divided within East Svealand. The Life Regiment on Horse was the only regiment within the Garrison of Stockholm that was not enlisted. The regiment had since 1780 its exercise field on Utnäs Löt by Strömsholm. In 1785 a special detachment of light dragoons was formed at the regiment. It was formed by adding 18 men from each company to the dragoons, who formed 4 companies of 36 men each. This force was later enlarged and 1789 during the Russian War they appeared as an own unit of 300 men, 6 companies, under the name The Light Dragoon Corps. of his Majesty's Life Regiment.
In 1791 the regiment was reorganized into a brigade consisting of Life Regiment Brigade Cuirassier Corps., which consisted of the companies closest to the capital - heavy cavalry; the Life Regiment Brigade Light Dragoon Corps., which consisted of Örebro, Fellingsbro, Östra Nerike's and Vadsbo companies; and the Life Regiment Brigade Light Infantry Battalion, which consisted of the companies in Västmanland and from 1804 also Södermandland's company. In 1815 the Life Regiment Light Dragoon Corps. was declared independent and received the name Life Regiment Hussar Corps. The corps. was divided primarily into Närke and Northern Västergötland and had from 1836 its office and schools in Örebro. The unit had its meeting place 1815-1836 on Utnös Lut by Strömsholm, and from 1846 on Sanna Hed outside Hallsberg. In 1893 the name was replaced with the present name 'the Life Regiments Hussars'. In 1905 the regiment moved into barracks in Skövde.
During the period 1942-1961 the Signaldetachement of Skövde S 1 Sk, was located in barracks within K 3 regiment area. In 1955 it was decided to reorganize the Life Regiment Hussars to a battalion and manage it together with Skaraborg Armoured Regiment, P 4. At the battalion a yearly training of 150 motorcycle and bicycle Rangers was planned, together with about 200 Field Policemen (MP). The number of horses were reduced from 432 to 15. In connection to the transition from company training to battalion the Life Regiment Hussars again became a regiment. The regiment was relocated to Karlsborg Fortress in Karlsborg the 1st of Juy 1984.
[edit] Life Regiment Hussars Today
The regiment is located in the Karlsborg Fortress, that also is the home of the Swedish Special Forces, namely the Parachute Rangers (Fallskärmsjägarna) and the Special Protection Group (Särskilda Skyddsgruppen).
The regiment itself is a training unit within the Swedish Army, where conscripts are trained for either the Air assault battalion or the ISTAR battalion. The later also includes one UAV platoon for remote recon.
[edit] Training Squadrons
- Life squadron (1st skv)
- Örebro squadron (2nd skv)
- Östra Nerike squadron (3rd skv)
- Västa Nerike squadron (4th skv)
- Vadsbo squadron (5th skv)
The different squadrons (company sized) have different training responsibilities.
Life squadron: The command, maintenance, mortar, pioneer and reconnaissance (pathfinder) platoons are trained at this squadron. Before the military training system was changed in 2006-2007, this squadron was responsible for training recruits selected for NCO school to become squad leaders (upon the completion of their training they were promoted to non-commissioned 2nd lieutenant).
Örebro Squadron: One Guard Platoon for the ISTAR battalion, Basic combat training for military interpreters/interrogation leaders. The Squadron was disbanded until the summer of 2005, but was reformed as the regimental command recognized a need for a special squadron for training conscripts that serve outside the regular training schedule.
Östra Nerike Squadron: 2 reconnaissance platoons for the ISTAR battalion.
Västra Nerike Squadron: Indefinitely disbanded.
Vadsbo Squadron: 3 air assault platoons for the Air assault Battalion. Until recently responsible for the mortar platoon and the special platoon (Forward Observers, Pioneers, and Reconnaissance), but these were transferred to the Life squadron.
