5th Oriente Hussars
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History
Formation
Had been stationed on Sierra since 3021, where they were initially viewed with suspicion. The attitude of the locals changed when the Fifth defeated raiders from the Circinus Federation in 3035.[1]
Anton’s Revolt
In 3014 the 31st Marik Militia was trapped on Uhuru by the 9th Lyran Regulars and Narhal's Raiders. The Fifth, along with the 3rd Oriente Hussars, relieved the trapped unit and drove the Lyran attackers off-world.[2]
4th Succession War
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Andurien Secession
In 3035 raiders from the Circinus Federation attacked Sierra. The skill and dedication the Fifth demonstrated in repelling these invaders improved the relationship of the Fifth with the local population, who to that point disliked the FWLM troops.[3]
Operation Guerrero
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Operation Bulldog
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Jihad
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Officers
In 3025 the unit is commanded by Colonel Millicent Toromov.[4]
As of 3059 the Commanding Officer was Colonel Keith Kruchoski.[1]
Tactics
Task with the security of a large territory the commander decide to split his unit in smaller commands at company strength. This decreased the time to react during a raid.[1]
Composition History
3025
5th Oriente Hussars (Green/Reliable)[5]
- CO: Colonel Millicent Toromov) [6]
3059
5th Oriente Hussars (1 Regiment/Green/Reliable)[1]
- CO/1st Battalion: Colonel Keith Kruchoski
- XO: Force Commander Alan Bruin
- 2nd Battalion: Force Commander Jane Greenoak
- 3rd Battalion: Force Commander Alkiss Corradi
5th Hussars Aerospace (Pride of Sierra) (1 Squadron/Regular/Reliable)[1]
- Wing Commander: Lieutenant Commander Zachariah Varghese
11th Sierra Cavalry (Brigade/Green/Reliable)[1]
- Armor Commander: Force Commander Yevdokio Angelov
- Troop Commander: Lt. Colonel Xavier Dinelli
- The 11th is a light armor and mechanized Infantry brigade.