15th Infantry Regiment (Portugal)


The 15th Infantry Regiment is a unit of the Base Structure of the Army, stationed in Tomar, currently with the operating charge of organizing, training and maintaining the 1st Parachute Battalion Rapid Reaction Brigade.
The RI15 is one of the oldest military units from Portugal and is the most decorated of the Portuguese Army.

History

The RI15 was created in 1762 under the name 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença, from the split into two units, from the Regiment of Olivença, created in 1641 as Terço of Olivença. In 1806, 2nd Infantry Regiment of Olivença was renamed to 15th Infantry Regiment. Since its inception, the regiment participated gloriously in all the campaigns of the Portuguese Army. After being installed in several locations, in 1901 the unit moved headquarter to Tomar which still remains today.
Chronology:

Equipment

Infantry equipment

Pistol
Assault rifle
Machine gun
Mortar
Anti-tank weapon

Awards and decorations