1st Oriente Hussars

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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


Officers

The unit was commanded by Colonel Pierre Mondou in 3025.[3]

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.[4]

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.[4]

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]

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. House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 100
  4. 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 152

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