SK 23th Mechanized Brigade
| 23. Mekanisertbrigade Falsterskebrigade | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the Falsterskebrigade | |
| Active | 1747- |
| Country |
 Skandinavia |
| Allegiance | Forsvaret av Skandinavia |
| Branch | Hæren |
| Type | Mechanized |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 10. Infanteridivisjon |
| Garrison/HQ | Mora |
| Motto(s) | Stærk og Sej (Strong and Tough) |
| Black and yellow | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigade General Malena Bisserup |
The 23. Mekanisertbrigade is a formation of the Kongelige Hæren. The brigade is also known as Falsterskebrigade, a name formerly held by an infantry regiment of the danish Army. It is headquartered in Mora.
History
The Falsterske Fodregiment can trace its history back to 1747. The regiment was garrisoned in Copenhagen until 1758, then in Rendsburg, to return to Copenhagen in 1763. In 1779 the regiment moved to Aalborg, as the rank and file primarily came from Nørrejylland. It stayed here till 1816, then for a brief time relocated to Copenhagen, to return to Aalborg again in 1820. The Regiment remained in Aalborg until 1913, whence it relocated to Roskilde and from 1 November 1951 to Vordingborg.
In 2003, during the military reform, the regiment was reorganized and converted to a modern infantry brigade. Since 2003 it is and attached to 10. Infanteridivisjon and based in Mora.
Brigade Composition
- MB23 Signal Company
- 63th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, operates in the heavy infantry role and is equipped with vehicles from the CV90 family
- 64th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, operates in the heavy infantry role and is equipped with vehicles from the CV90 family
- 65th Motorized Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with vehicles from the SEP-W family
- 66th Motorized Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with vehicles from the SEP-W family
- 36th Engineers Battalion
- 34th Logistic Support Battalion
- 34th Artillery Battalion, operates in the field artillery role and is equipped with ARCHER self-propelled 155 mm howitzer and Anti Air weapons
- MB23 E&M Engineers Company