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British Columbia Dragoons | |
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Active | 1908–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Line cavalry |
Role | Armoured reconnaissance |
Size | Two squadrons |
Part of | 39 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ | 720 Lawrence Avenue Kelowna, British Columbia |
Motto(s) | Quansem ilep (Chinook jargon for 'always first') |
Colours | Scarlet with yellow facings (full dress); scarlet with black factings (mess dress) |
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Anniversaries | 1 April 1911 (BC Horse formed) |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LCol Waaga |
Insignia | |
NATO Map Symbol | |
Abbreviation | BCD |
The British Columbia Dragoons (BCD) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Canadian Army. It is based in Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia, and is part of 3rd Canadian Division's 39 Canadian Brigade Group.[1][2][3][4]