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|caption = Insignia of the ''1. Panserbrigade'' | |caption = Insignia of the ''1. Panserbrigade'' | ||
|dates = | |dates = 1943- | ||
|country = [[Skandinavia]] | | country ={{flag|Skandinavia}} | ||
|branch = [[Kongelige Hæren av Skandinavia| | | countries = [[Skandinavia]] | ||
| allegiance =[[Forsvaret av Skandinavia]] | |||
| branch =[[Kongelige Hæren av Skandinavia|Hæren]] | |||
|type = Armoured | |type = Armoured | ||
|size = Brigade | |size = Brigade | ||
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The '''1. Panserbrigade''' is a formation of the [[Kongelige Hæren av Skandinavia|Kongelige Hæren]]. It is headquartered in Lillehammer | The '''1. Panserbrigade''' is a formation of the [[Kongelige Hæren av Skandinavia|Kongelige Hæren]]. It is headquartered in Lillehammer. | ||
==History== | |||
The brigade has its origin in a Tank Battalion that was created in 1943 in North Norway, with some tanks provided by the British Army to the Norwegian Resistence Army. Once Skandinavia was created it became the first Armoured Regiment in the nation. Later, in 1987 it was upgraded to a brigade. | |||
After the military reform of 2003, the brigade was attached to the [[SK 2nd Armoured Division|2. Panserdivisjon]] and headquartered in Lillehammer. | |||
==Campaigns== | |||
*Operation Bøllebank (1994) | |||
*War in Kosovo (1998-1999) | |||
*War in Afghanistan (2001) | |||
*Iraq War (2003-07) | |||
==Brigade Composition== | ==Brigade Composition== | ||
*'''AB1 Signal Company''' | *'''AB1 Signal Company''' | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 16 March 2020
| 1. Panserbrigade | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the 1. Panserbrigade | |
| Active | 1943- |
| Country |
 Skandinavia |
| Allegiance | Forsvaret av Skandinavia |
| Branch | Hæren |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 2. Panserdivisjon |
| Garrison/HQ | Lillehammer |
| Black beret | |
| Mascot(s) | The Black Mink |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigade General Lars Levik |
The 1. Panserbrigade is a formation of the Kongelige Hæren. It is headquartered in Lillehammer.
History
The brigade has its origin in a Tank Battalion that was created in 1943 in North Norway, with some tanks provided by the British Army to the Norwegian Resistence Army. Once Skandinavia was created it became the first Armoured Regiment in the nation. Later, in 1987 it was upgraded to a brigade.
After the military reform of 2003, the brigade was attached to the 2. Panserdivisjon and headquartered in Lillehammer.
Campaigns
- Operation Bøllebank (1994)
- War in Kosovo (1998-1999)
- War in Afghanistan (2001)
- Iraq War (2003-07)
Brigade Composition
- AB1 Signal Company
- 1st Armoured Cavalry Battalion, operates in the armoured role and is divided into 3 Tank Companies with 20 Kpv-122 each
- 2nd Armoured Cavalry Battalion, operates in the armoured role and is divided into 3 Tank Companies with 20 Kpv-122 each
- 3rd Armoured Cavalry Battalion, operates in the formation reconnaissance role and is equipped with vehicles from the CV90 family
- 4th Armoured Cavalry Battalion, operates in the formation reconnaissance role and is equipped with vehicles from the CV90 and SEP-T families
- 1st Fusiliers Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with APCs and general purpose vehicles
- AB1 Artillery Company, operates in the field artillery role and is equipped with M109 A3GN self-propelled 155 mm howitzer
- AB1 Armoured Engineers Company
- AB1 E&M Engineers Company