ROYAL SOUTHERN SCANIAN REGIMENT

I 25     I 7     P 7

History:

The regiment was raised in 1811. The regiment was motorized in 1942 and was an armored infantry regiment between 1949 and 1963. The regiment is located at Revingehed and has the best training ground for maneuver excercise in Sweden  unless live ammo is to be used since such training can not be performed at Revingehed. Live fire excercises are held at Ravlunda and Rinkaby. From 1993-2000 it raised the 7th mechanized brigade with Strv 121 and Pbv 302. After 2000 the regiment will continue to train Strv 121 and Pbv 302 units for the new brigades.

Colors:

The regiments colors are yellow and red.

Device:

"Strike fast - strike hard."