61st Mountain Troops Brigade (Romania)

The 61st Mountain Troops Brigade "General Virgil Bădulescu" (Brigada 61 Vânători de Munte) is a mountain troops brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. It was formed in October 1991. The brigade is currently subordinated to the 4th Infantry Division and its headquarters are located in Miercurea Ciuc.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

61st Mountain Troops Brigade "General Virgil Bădulescu"
Brigada 61 Vânători de munte "General Virgil Bădulescu"
Romanian Vânători de Munte from the 2nd and 61st Mountain Troops Brigade during a military competition
ActiveOctober 1991 – present
Country Romania
BranchRomanian Land Forces
TypeMountain Troops
RoleAnti-aircraft warfare
Close-quarters combat
Cold-weather warfare
Forward observer
Mountain warfare
Raiding
Reconnaissance
Urban warfare
Size6 battalions + other supporting companies
Part of4th Infantry Division "Gemina"
Garrison/HQMiercurea Ciuc, Romania
Anniversaries1 July
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Nicolae-Gabriel Oros

Organization 2020

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