1st Mechanized Brigade (Slovakia)

The 1st Mechanized Brigade of general Ján Golian is a subordinate component of the Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic. The headquarters of the 1st Mechanized Brigade is located in Topoľčany.

1st Mechanized Brigade
1. mechanizovaná brigáda
Active2000–present
Country Slovakia
AllegianceSlovak Armed Forces
TypeMechanized brigade
RoleOperational, territorial and tactical activities
Part ofSlovak Armed Forces Headquarters
Garrison/HQTopoľčany
PatronJán Golian[1]
Motto(s)Si vis pacem, para bellum
Commanders
Current
commander
1 star general Alexander Kollárik

Main task

The main task of the 1st 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."[2][3]

Organizational structure

The 1st Mechanized Brigade in the structure of the Slovak Ground Forces (2021)

1st Mechanized Brigade

Soldiers of the 13th Mechanized Battalion
  • 103rd Command Support Company, in Topoľčany[4]
  • 11th Mechanized Battalion, in Martin equipped with BVP-2[5]
  • 12th Mechanized Battalion, in Nitra equipped with BVP-2[6]
  • 13th Mechanized Battalion, in Levice equipped with BVP-2[7]
    • Headquarters
    • 1st Mechanized Company
    • 2nd Mechanized Company
    • 3rd Mechanized Company [8]
      • 1st Mechanized Platoon
      • 1st Mechanized Platoon
      • 1st Mechanized Platoon
      • Fire Support Platoon
    • Fire Support Company
      • Mortar Platoon
      • Anti-tank Platoon
      • Recon Platoon
    • Combat Support Company
      • HQ Platoon
      • Maintenance Platoon
      • Supply Platoon
    • Battalion Aid Station
  • 14th Logistic Battalion, in Topoľčany[9]

Equipment and weapon systems

Small arms and portable artillery

Armoured fighting vehicles

Artillery vehicles

Utility and transport vehicles

Engineering and specialist vehicles

Insignia

The insignia of the 1st mechanized Brigade and its individual battalions includes coat of arms style emblems for each of the major components. The 1st Mechanized Brigade also has an honorary battle flag.[10]

See also

References

  1. "Čestný názov 1. mechanizovanej brigády - Mechanizovaná brigáda generála Jána Goliana ("Honorary Title of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade - The Mechanized Brigade of general Ján Golian")" (in Slovak). 1.mb Topoľčany. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  2. "Poslanie a rozhodujúce úlohy 1. mechanizovanej brigády" (in Slovak). 1.mb Topoľčany. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. "Slovak Republic - 1st Mechanized Brigade". globalsecurity.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  4. "1. Mechanizovaná brigáda".
  5. https://11mpr.mil.sk/
  6. https://12mpr.mil.sk/
  7. https://13mpr.mil.sk/
  8. https://13mpr.mil.sk/data/files/425.jpg
  9. https://14prlog.mil.sk/
  10. "Bojová zástava 1. mechanizovanej brigády ("Battle Flag of the 1st Mechanized Brigade")" (in Slovak). 1.mb Topoľčany. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.

Further reading

  • Štaigl, J. a kolektív: Generáli - slovenská vojenská generalita 1918 – 2009 ("Generals: Slovak Military Generals 1918 - 2009"), Magnet Press, Slovakia 2009, str. 68
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