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Garderegiment Grenadiers en Jagers - Definition

The Garderegiment Grenadiers en Jagers is a regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army; it is one of two, along with the Garderegiment Fusiliers Prinses Irene that is classed as 'Guards'. The regiment was formed in 1995 by the amalgamation of two antecedent regiments:

  • Garderegiment Grenadiers
  • Garderegiment Jagers

The regiment currently serves in the airborne role as part of 11 Luchtmobiele (Airmobile) Brigade. Its three rifle companies perpetuate the two antecendent regiments, with 'A' and 'B' companies being classed as Grenadiers and 'C' Company being classed as Jagers (Rifles)

Garderegiment Grenadiers

Garderegiment Jagers

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