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
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 3050 to 3059 the commanding officer was Colonel Roger Harsila, who graduated top of his class at Princefield Military Academy.[5][6][2] He was still in command in 3067 as to 3085.[7][8]
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.[9]
Composition History
3025
1st Oriente Hussars (Veteran/Reliable)[10]
- CO: Colonel Pierre Mondou
3050-3054
1st Oriente Hussars (Veteran/Reliable)[5][6]
- CO: Colonel Roger Harsila
3059-3067
1st Oriente Hussars (3 Battalions reinforced to 4 Companies/Veteran/Reliable)[2][7]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Roger Harsila
- XO: Force Commander Chris Raeburn
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander David Kendal
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Hasmukhrai Varia
1st Hussars Aerospace (Trellisane's Keepers) (1 Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[2][7]
- Wing Commander: Lieutenant Commander Sami Heinrich
9th Guardians of Trellisane (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2][7]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Abner Salazar
17th Protectors of Trellisane (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[2][7]
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel William Nunn
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%.[11]
3085
1st Oriente Hussars (Veteran/Fanatical)[8]
- CO: Colonel Roger Harsila
1st Hussars Aerospace (Wing/Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Commander Hildrid Aling
9th Guardians of Trellisane (Regular/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Adam Pardgrin
17th Protectors of Trellisane (Veteran/Reliable)[8]
- CO: Lieutenant Colonel Indrajit Balboni
Notes
References
- ↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 29
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Field Report: Free Worlds League, p. 10
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 100
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 20 Year Update, p. 57, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3050"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Objective Raids, p. 38, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3054"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Field Manual: Updates, p. 161, "AFFS Deployment Table - 3067"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Field Manual: 3085, p. 91, "FWLM Deployment Table - 3085"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 152, "1st Oriente Hussars"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108, "FWL Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 161