British Columbia Dragoons

British Columbia Dragoons
Active1908–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLine cavalry
RoleArmoured reconnaissance
SizeTwo squadrons
Part of39 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQ720 Lawrence Avenue
Kelowna, British Columbia
Motto(s)Quansem ilep (Chinook jargon for 'always first')
ColoursScarlet with yellow facings (full dress); scarlet with black factings (mess dress)
March
  • Quick: "Fare Ye Well Inniskilling (5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards)"
  • Pipe bands: "Scotland the Brave"
Anniversaries1 April 1911 (BC Horse formed)
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Commanders
Current
commander
LCol Waaga
Insignia
NATO Map Symbol
AbbreviationBCD

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]

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