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The Fiji Infantry Regiment | |
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Cap badge of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces | |
Active | 1920–Present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Army |
Type | Line Infantry |
Role | Light infantry |
Size | Six battalions |
Part of | Republic of Fiji Military Forces |
Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Suva 1st Battalion – Suva 2nd Battalion – Sinai 3rd Battalion – Suva 4th Battalion – Nadi 5th Battalion – Lautoka 7th/8th Battalion – Vanua Levu |
March | Cori Mada Na Noqu Salusalu |
Engagements |
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Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | President of Fiji |
The Fiji Infantry Regiment is the main combat element of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. It is a light infantry regiment consisting of six battalions, of which three are regular army and three are Territorial Force. The regiment was formed with the foundation of the Fijian armed forces in 1920. The regiment, as it is today, goes back to 1978 following Fiji's independence. The Royal Australian Infantry Corps and Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment conduct yearly training seminars and exercises with the Fiji Infantry Regiment