| Gotlandsbrigaden (IB 18, PB 18, MekB 18) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1949–2000 |
| Country |
 Sweden |
| Allegiance | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Type |
Infantry Brigade (1949–1966) Armored Brigade (1966–1994) Mechanized brigade (1994–2000) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |
Gotlands infanteriregemente (1949–1963) Gotlands regemente (1963–1982) MKG (1982–1994) Milo M (1994–2000) |
| Garrison/HQ | Visby (1949–2000) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
Gotlandsbrigaden (MekB 18) (Gotland Brigade), was a Swedish Army armoured brigade within the Swedish Armed Forces and acted in different forms between 1949-2000. The main part of the basic training where held at Gotlands regemente (P 18) within the Gotland Garrison in Visby, Gotland.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1963 The brigade was changed from an infantry brigade to an armoured one. The brigade decommissioned in 2000.
Name and designation[edit | edit source]
| Designation | Name | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 18 | Gotlandsbrigaden | 1949–1963 | |
| PB 18 | Gotlandsbrigaden | 1963–1994 | |
| MekB 18 | Gotlands regemente and Gotlandsbrigaden | 1994–2000 |
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