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During the Jihad, the First lost a third of their strength. They were at 105% of their 3059 strength.<ref name="frfwl"/> This put them ahead of many other forces, but their strength in 3067 was 135%.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 161</ref>
  
 
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[[Category:Free Worlds League Commands|Oriente Hussars, 1st]]
 
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Revision as of 08:43, 28 September 2011

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History

Anton's Revolt

During the Revolt the unit was loyal to Janos Marik. The command was a part of a larger taskforce but the troops were suprised by the assault of several Anton loyal troops. After heavy fighting Janos soldiers gained victory but this was the only engagement. [1]

Andurien Secession

Fought on Villanueva and Leyda during the Andurien War.[2]

Has standing orders to participate in exercises against the Ducal Guard on Tamarind. "Accidents" are common during these exercises, as though the two units respect each other, they do not like each other. The 3058 exercises, for example, destroyed two live-fire ranges and inflicted 132 million M-Bills of damage.[2]

Operation Guerrero

Was excluded from Operation Guerrero.[2]

Operation Bulldog

The First Oriente Hussars didn't participate in Operation Bulldog.

Jihad

The First Oriente Hussars were able to avoid most of the heavy fighting that took place during the Jihad.[3]

Officers

The unit was commanded by Colonel Pierre Mondou in 3025.[4]

As of 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Roger Harsila, who graduated top of his class at Princefield Military Academy.[2] He was still in command in 3067.[5]

Tactics

The command have their difficult in operations were few forces were needed, but when they can bring their full strength to bear the unit brings the best results.[2] By 3067 the First Hussars had improved their tactics and were able to operate effectively at the regimental, battalion, and company level. Counterinsurgency tactics, however, continued to elude them.[5]

Composition History

3059

1st Oriente Hussars (3 Battalions reinforced to 4 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

  • CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Roger Harsila
  • 2nd Battalion: Force Commander David Kendal
  • 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Hasmukhrai Varia

1st Hussars Aerospace (Trellisane's Keepers) (1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[2]

9th Guardians of Trellisane (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]

  • Armor Commander: Force Commander Abner Salazar

17th Protectors of Trellisane (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2]

3079

During the Jihad, the First lost a third of their strength. They were at 105% of their 3059 strength.[3] This put them ahead of many other forces, but their strength in 3067 was 135%.[6]

Notes

References

  1. Historical: Brush Wars, p. 29
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 92, "1st Oriente Hussars Unit Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Report: Free Worlds League, p. 10
  4. House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 100
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 152
  6. Field Manual: Updates, p. 161

Bibliography