5th Overseas Interarms Regiment
| 5e régiment interarmes d’outre-mer |
Regimental insigne |
| Active |
1890 |
| Branch |
French Army, |
| Type |
Troupes de Marine |
| Role |
Combined Regiment
Infantry
Light Cavalry
Artillery |
| Motto |
"Proud and Strong" |
| Colors |
Red and blue |
| Anniversaries |
1st September (Battle of Bazeilles) |
| Insignia |
| Beret badge of the Troupes de Marine |
|
| Abbreviation |
RIOM |
The 5th Overseas Interarm 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 November 1, 1969.
It is the last combined arms regiment in the French army composing a mechanised infantry company, a light cavalry squadron, an artillery battery and a command and support company.
Recent commanding officers
- 1985 - 1987: Colonel Kelche
- 1987 - 1989: Colonel Coste
- 1989 - 1991: Colonel Delort
- 1991 - 1993: Colonel de Saqui de Sannes
- 1993 - 1995: Colonel Bidard
- 1995 - 1997: Colonel Boulnois
- 1997 - 1999: Colonel Clément-Bollée
- 1999 - 2001: Colonel de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy
- 2001 - 2003: Colonel Boubée de Gramont
- 2003 - 2005: Colonel Toutous
- 2005 - 2007: Colonel Bucquet
- 2007 - 2009: Colonel Millot
- 2009 - : Colonel Gauthier
Organisation
Based at Quartier Brière de l'Isle. The Remiment is made up of:
Since 1 August 2008, the Aviation Battalion Light Djibouti (MNAAvBn) equipped with Puma and Gazelle helicopters has been attached to the 5th RIAOM.
Flag of the regiment
Decorations
- Croix de Guerre 14-18 three palms (5e RIC)
- Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 deux palms and a silver star (battalion Somali)
- Croix de guerre 1939-1945 a palm and a silver star (battalion Somali)
- Croix de Guerre TOE of a palm (5e RIC/ Light body for action)
- Two national orders Laos
Sources and bibliography
- Erwan Bergot, La coloniale du Rif au Tchad 1925-1980, imprimé en France : décembre 1982, n° d'éditeur 7576, n° d'imprimeur 31129, sur les presses de l'imprimerie Hérissey.