5th Overseas Interarms Regiment

The 5th Overseas Interarmes Regiment (in French 5eme Regiment Interarmes d'Outre Mer (or RIOM)) is a troupes de marine regiment stationed in Djibouti. It has been the Djibouti garrison since 1 November 1969.

5th Overseas Interarms Regiment
5e régiment interarmes d’outre-mer
Regimental insigne
Active1890–present
CountryFrance
AllegianceFrance
BranchFrench Army
TypeMarine Troops
RoleDesert warfare
Amphibious warfare
Garrison/HQDjibouti
Motto(s)"Proud and Strong"
ColorsRed and blue
Anniversaries1 September (Battle of Bazeilles)
Insignia
Beret badge of the Troupes de Marine
AbbreviationRIOM

It is the last combined arms regiment in the French army comprising a mechanised infantry company, a light cavalry squadron, an artillery battery and a command and support company.

Recent commanding officers

  • 1985–1987: Colonel Kelche
  • 1987–1989: Colonel Coste
  • 1989–1991: Colonel Delort
  • 1991–1993: Colonel de Saqui de Sannes
  • 1993–1995: Colonel Bidard
  • 1995–1997: Colonel Boulnois
  • 1997–1999: Colonel Clément-Bollée
  • 1999–2001: Colonel de Bourdoncle de Saint Salvy
  • 2001–2003: Colonel Boubée de Gramont
  • 2003–2005: Colonel Toutous
  • 2005–2007: Colonel Bucquet
  • 2007–2009: Colonel Millot
  • 2009–: Colonel Gauthier

Organisation

Based at Quartier Brière de l'Isle. The Regiment is made up of:

Since 1 August 2008, the Aviation Battalion Light Djibouti (MNAAvBn) equipped with Puma and Gazelle helicopters has been attached to the 5th RIAOM.

Flag of the regiment

Decorations

Sources and bibliography

  • Erwan Bergot, La coloniale du Rif au Tchad 1925–1980, imprimé en France : décembre 1982, n° d'éditeur 7576, n° d'imprimeur 31129, sur les presses de l'imprimerie Hérissey.


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