Antarctic Light Infantry
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| Antarctic Light Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of Antarctic Light Infantry | |
| Active | 1942-present |
| Country |  Antarctic Circle States |
| Branch |  Antarctican Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Special operations Counter-insurgency Reconnaissance |
| Size | Three battalions |
| Part of | Special Forces Command |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ - Amery |
| Nickname(s) | Vestfold Highlanders |
| Motto(s) | Aut Neca Aut Necare (Either kill or be killed) |
| Colours | Dark Green |
| March | Quick: "The Saints" Slow: "Old Salamanca" |
| Mascot(s) | Emperor penguin |
| Anniversaries | 5 April 1942 |
| Engagements | Second Great War Melayu Emergency Singosari Confrontation Second Melayu Emergency Third Great War 1999 Chihto Crisis 2006 Chihto Crisis Kolmhark War Niagaran Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Colonel Kinsley R. Smith |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash | WIP |
The Antarctic Light Infantry (ALI), formerly known as the the Royal Antarctic Light Infantry (RQLI), was an elite light infantry regiment formed in 1942 within the Antarctican Army. The unit is under direct command of the tri-service Special Forces Command along with the AQSAS. Unlike other light infantry units, the ALI specialises in Counter-insurgency operations around the world.
The regiment's tactics and training contributed to repeated successes in its counter-insurgency operations. The regiment's famous tactic of conducting "Searchlight Strikes", or quick, preemptive strikes against guerrillas based on local intelligence, was regarded as extremely successful and recreated by many militaries in foreign conflicts, including the TBDCONFLICT and TBDCONFLICT.
History
Second Great War
Third Great War
Niagaran Civil War
Other deployments and activities
Organisation
Based at TBD, it is a regiment-sized element and is known to be made up of a regimental headquarters and two battalions. The strength of the ALI is over 700 personnel.
- Regimental Headquarters
- 7th Battalion (7 ALI) - Light Infantry
- 8th Battalion (8 ALI) - Light Infantry
