43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade | |
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Active | July 1949–present |
Country |
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Branch | Royal Netherlands Army |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Size | 3000 personnel |
Colors | Red & Blue |
Mascot(s) | Bison |
Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Hans van der Louw |
The 43rd Mechanized Brigade (Dutch language: 43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade ) is one of the three brigades of the Royal Netherlands Army. The others being the 13th Mechanized Brigade and 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade. The brigade has armored and non-armored vehicles to its disposal. The brigade can be used for combat operations, peace keeping and ceremonial tasks.[1]
Units[edit | edit source]
The 43 mechanized Brigade is made up by the following units:
- 43rd Staff Company
- 44th Mechanized Infantry Battalion "Johan Willem Friso"
- 45th Mechanized Infantry Battalion "Oranje Gelderland"
- 43rd Reconnaissance Squadron "Huzaren van Boreel"
- 11th Armored Engineer Battalion
- 43rd Maintenance Company
- 43rd Medical Company
Equipment[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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