Gotlands regemente
Encyclopedia
Gotlands regemente also P18, was a Swedish Army
armoured
regiment
located in the province of Gotland
that traces its origins back to the 19th century.
and one armoured battalion
of Göta pansarlivgarde in 1963. It was given the designation P 18 (18th Armoured Regiment). For a short time in the 1990s, the unit was merged with the wartime organized Gotlandsbrigaden. In 2000, the unit was reorganized and renamed back to its old designation and name.
In 2005, the regiment was closed down.
These companies merged with P 10
to form the battalion VN.
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army is one of the oldest standing armies in the world and a branch of the Swedish Armed Forces; it is in charge of land operations. General Sverker Göranson is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Army.- Organization :...
armoured
Armoured warfare
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regiment
Regiment
A regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
located in the province of Gotland
Gotland
Gotland is a county, province, municipality and diocese of Sweden; it is Sweden's largest island and the largest island in the Baltic Sea. At 3,140 square kilometers in area, the region makes up less than one percent of Sweden's total land area...
that traces its origins back to the 19th century.
History
The regiment was created from Gotlands infanteriregementeGotlands infanteriregemente
Gotlands infanteriregemente , designations I 27 and I 18, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 19th century. It was reorganized into an armoured regiment in 1963...
and one armoured battalion
Battalion
A battalion is a military unit of around 300–1,200 soldiers usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel...
of Göta pansarlivgarde in 1963. It was given the designation P 18 (18th Armoured Regiment). For a short time in the 1990s, the unit was merged with the wartime organized Gotlandsbrigaden. In 2000, the unit was reorganized and renamed back to its old designation and name.
In 2005, the regiment was closed down.
Campaigns
- Formed the Swedish Battalion of KFOR in KosovoKosovoKosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
January to June 2004
2000-2005
- Roma Company, 3 platoons of mechanised infantry using Stridsfordon 90Combat Vehicle 90The Combat Vehicle 90 or Stridsfordon 90 is a Swedish infantry fighting vehicle designed by Hägglunds where the first generation was fitted with a Bofors turret. It is currently produced by BAE Systems Hägglunds.-Background:...
and one platoon using jeep-mounted guided missiles. - Garde Company, forming part of the support company of the battalion.
- Havdhem Company, a battalion command & control platoon, a battalion recon platoon, a battalion mortar platoon and a company support platoon.
These companies merged with P 10
Södermanlands regemente (armoured)
Södermanlands regiment aka P 10 or P 3 was an armored regiment of the Swedish army with its roots in the 17th century. The regiment was discontinued in 2005 and was located in Strängnäs.- History :...
to form the battalion VN.
-2000
- 1st - Liv Company, command training
- 2nd - Roma Company, mechanised infantry
- 3rd - Tingstäde Company, mechanised infantry
- 4th - Lärbro Company, armoured unit
- 5th - Klinte Company, depot and guard-duty
- 6th - Garde Company, support
- Havdhem Company, command & control
Various
| Gotlands regemente | Gotland Regiment | 1963-04-01 | – | 1994-06-30 |
| Gotlands regemente med Gotlandsbrigaden |
Gotland Regiment with Gotland Brigade |
1994-07-01 | – | 2000-06-30 |
| Gotlands regemente | Gotland Regiment | 2000-07-01 | – | 2004-12-31 |
| P 18 | 1963-04-01 | – | 1994-06-30 |
| MekB 18 | 1994-07-01 | – | 2000-06-30 |
| P 18 | 2000-07-01 | – | 2004-12-31 |
| Visborgs slätt (G) | 1963-04-01 | – | 2005-10-31 |
See also
- List of Swedish regiments
- List of Swedish wars
- History of SwedenHistory of SwedenModern Sweden started out of the Kalmar Union formed in 1397 and by the unification of the country by King Gustav Vasa in the 16th century. In the 17th century Sweden expanded its territories to form the Swedish empire. Most of these conquered territories had to be given up during the 18th century...
- Provinces of SwedenProvinces of SwedenThe provinces of Sweden, landskap, are historical, geographical and cultural regions. Sweden has 25 provinces and they have no administrative function, but remain historical legacies and the means of cultural identification....