7th Skirmisher Regiment (The Furbish Islands)

7th Skirmisher Regiment
7þ Skirmiſher Regiment
Coat of arms of the 7th Skirmisher Regiment
Active	2016–present
Country	The Furbish Islands
Branch	Furbish Army
Type	Specialized Light Infantry
Role	Special Operations
Size	2000
Part of	Skirmisher Corps Special Forces Command East
Garrison/HQ	Fort Van Biddinghuizen, Hrvada (garrison) Fort Corbyn, The Furbish Islands (regimental depot)
Nickname(s)	"Laser Kiwi Regiment"
Motto(s)	Nos Vaporemus We Will Vaporize
Colors	Dark blue
Mascot(s)	Daniela (kiwi)
Anniversaries	3 March
Engagements	Niagaran Civil War
Website	7þſkirmiſhers.army.fe
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel John Doe

The 7th Skirmisher Regiment, also known as the Laser Kiwi Regiment, is a special forces regiment in the Furbish Army. Like other skirmisher regiments, it is tasked with performing special operations including capturing high value targets, counterinsurgency, operations behind enemy lines, special reconnaissance, training, unconventional warfare. Members are primarily recruited from the southeastern Furbish Islands. The 7th Skirmisher Regiment was founded in 2016 and participated in the Niagaran Civil War.

History

Founding

The 7th Skirmisher Regiment was one of the two regiments founded in the 2016 Army Special Forces Reorganization Plan, with personnel taken from other special forces units.

Organization

The 7th Skirmisher Regiment consists of the following sub-units:

• Headquarters Company
• 1st Battalion 7th Skirmisher Regiment
  • Headquarters Company
  • Ale Company
  • Beer Company
  • Cider Company
  • Distill Company (fire support)
  • 1st Battalion Maneuver Support Company
  • 1st Battalion Sustainment Company
• 2nd Battalion 7th Skirmisher Regiment
  • Headquarters Company
  • Ethanol Company
  • Ferment Company
  • Gin Company
  • Hangover Company (fire support)
  • 2nd Battalion Maneuver Support Company
  • 2nd Battalion Sustainment Company
• 3rd Battalion 7th Skirmisher Regiment
  • Headquarters Company
  • Kvass Company
  • Liquor Company
  • Mead Company
  • Porter Company (fire support)
  • 3rd Battalion Maneuver Support Company
  • 3rd Battalion Sustainment Company
• 4th Battalion 7th Skirmisher Regiment (reserve)
  • Headquarters Company
  • Rum Company
  • Scotch Company
  • Tequilla Company
  • Vodka Company (fire support)
  • 4th Battalion Maneuver Support Company
  • 4th Battalion Sustainment Company
• Support Battalion 7th Skirmisher Regiment

Like all special forces units, the regiment is notable for using the Furbish Special Forces Phonetic Alphabet, which uses names of alcoholic drinks.

Symbolism

A kiwi shooting a laser out of its eye is the symbol of the regiment.

The mascot, Daniela, is a kiwi from the Quaman Zoo. She currently lives in the regimental depot in Fort Corbyn with her family.