HISTORY
The Local Art Militia´s 1st Paint Artillery Regiment "Sørland" was founded May 20th 2007, and held its first public appearance and exhibition in June the same year. The first fire team was established to operate the paint cannon "S-66".
In 2008, a new weapon system, the FK-08 (Paint Rocket Artillery) was developed and a second fire team was established to operate this. In addition, support and communications teams were established. In addition, the first exercise under proper winter conditions was held in Nov. '08.
In September 2008, the second independent unit of the LAM, the 2nd Paint Artillery Regiment (Santa Cruz), was founded in California.
During 2009 a number of exercises were held, as well as exhibitions showcasing the militias activities in various forms. Recruitment picked up, a field camera team was set up for the 1st Rgt., and the administrative year 2010 started off with a successful winter exercise - EXERCISE WOLVERINE.