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Laponia Ranger RegimentLaponia Ranger Regiment, or Lapplands jgarregemente, also I 22, is a Swedish Army infantry regiment, one of the few new formations raised in the 20th century. It was disbanded in 2000. History The regiment traces its origins from the Norrbotten Regiment skiing battalion that became the Army Ranger School in 1945. The school was reorganized into the Laponia Ranger Regiment in 1975, with the designation I 22 (22nd Infantry Regiment). It was garrisoned in Kiruna and was disbanded in 2000. See also the history for the Norrbotten Regiment. Campaigns Organization Various The regimental names: The regimental designations: The regimental training grounds and garrison towns: The regimental colours are green and silver (white). There is no regimental motto. The regimental victory names: See also References See the Swedish regiments article for general references.
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