Active 1962-1998 Garrison/HQ Pinozero | Part of 6th Army | |
Country Soviet Union (1962-1991)
Russia (1992-1998) Branch Soviet Army (1962-1991)
Russian Ground Forces (1992-1998) Type Tactical Ballistic Missile Brigade | ||
The 6th Rocket Brigade was a Tactical ballistic missile brigade of the Soviet Army. The brigade was activated in 1962 with the 6th Army and disbanded in 1998.
History
The 6th Missile Brigade was activated in 1962 at Pinozero with the 6th Army. It included three separate missile battalions and a technical battery. It was equipped with R-11 Zemlya (SS-1B Scud A) tactical ballistic missiles. In December 1991, the brigade received newer OTR-21 Tochka tactical ballistic missiles. The brigade was disbanded in 1998.
References
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