Fidelis et paratus (Latin, "faithful and prepared")
March
Dismounted: John Peel Mounted: My Boy Willie
Anniversaries
14 September 1866 – Regimental Birthday 1 March - St. David's Day
Engagements
First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan
Battle honours
See #Battle honours
Commanders
Commanding officer
LCol Christian Caron, CD
Regimental sergeant major
CWO Riley Falls, CD
Abbreviation
ONT R
Insignia
Camp Flag
NATO Map Symbol
Military unit
The Ontario Regiment (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Canadian Army. The unit is based in downtown Oshawa, Ontario, and is named after Ontario County (1852–1973). Formed in 1866, and more commonly known as the 'Ontarios', 'black cats' or 'ONT R' (pronounced "ON-tar"), the regiment ranks among the oldest continuously serving Reserve (Militia) regiments in Canada and is one of the senior armoured regiments in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.
The OntarioRegiment (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Canadian Army. The unit is based in downtown Oshawa, Ontario, and...
battalion, the regiment's four battalions are now stationed in Ontario and New Brunswick. With many of its soldiers drawn from Ontario and the Atlantic...
The OntarioRegiment (RCAC) Museum is a military museum located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The museum is located on the South Field of the Oshawa Municipal...
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Canadian Tank Brigade was formed on 4 February 1941. The OntarioRegiment and The Three Rivers Regiment were transferred from the incomplete 1st Canadian Armoured...
garrison artillery; thus, that date is considered the regiment's birthday. "A" Battery in Kingston, Ontario, and "B" Battery in Quebec City, Quebec, became...
Museum, also known as The OntarioRegiment (RCAC) "Ferret Club," is an accredited Canadian Forces Museum located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1980...
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Anti-Tank Regiment (Self Propelled), RCA, The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and The Midland Regiment Originated 14 September 1866 in Stirling, Ontario, as...
Primary Reserve regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces, based in London and Sarnia, Ontario. Despite "1st" in the title, the regiment is not the most senior...
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