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2nd Mechanized Brigade (Slovakia)

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2nd Mechanized Brigade (Slovakia)

The 2nd Mechanized Brigade is a subordinate component of the Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic. The headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is located in Prešov.

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Main task

The main task of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is to "participate in the tasks of defense and protection of vital interests of Slovak republic and its allies against military and non-military threats by conducting military and non-military operations. With regard to organizational structure and armament, the 2nd MechBde is designed to fulfill full spectrum operations against lightly armored enemy units in high battle rhythm."

Organizational structure

  • HQ of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade (Prešov)
  • 21st Mixed Mechanized Battalion (Trebišov)
  • 22nd Mechanized Battalion Mikulas Markus (Michalovce)
  • Self-propelled artillery section (Michalovce)
  • Battalion logistics support (Prešov)
  • CIMIC and PSYOPS unit (Martin)
  • Directly subordinate units

    • Equipment and weapon systems

    Hand guns

  • Pistol CZ 82
  • Sub-machine gun model 58
  • Universal machine gun model 59
  • Sniper rifle SVDN 1
  • Sniper rifle AW-50
  • Rocket-propelled grenade RPG-7
  • Launcher OZ 9P135 M
  • Mortar 81mm
  • Mortar 82mm
  • Mortar 98mm

    • Armoured fighting vehicles

  • Armoured personnel carrier BMP1
  • Main battle tank T-72M1
  • Self-propelled gun howitzer ZUZANA
  • Transporter Tatrapan T1 ZASA

    • Other vehicles

  • Off-road vehicle Land Rover Defender 110
  • Off-road vehicle UAZ-469 B
  • Off-road vehicle AKTIS 4x4
  • Heavy off-road vehicle T-815 VVN
  • Crane vehicle AV-15
  • Container loader T-815 Multilift
  • Off-road vehicle Praga V3S
  • Božena 3 de-mining equipment

    • References

    2nd Mechanized Brigade (Slovakia) Wikipedia
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