SK 2nd Armoured Division
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2. Panserdivisjon | |
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Insignia of the 2. Panserdivisjon | |
Active | 2003- |
Country | Skandinavia |
Allegiance | Forsvaret av Skandinavia |
Branch | Hæren |
Type | Armoured Division |
Size |
Three Brigades Divisional Units 17,500 men and women |
Garrison/HQ | Lillehammer |
Emerald green beret | |
Mascot(s) | Rhinocero |
Engagements |
Bosnian War Kosovo War Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom ISAF |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Major General Mark Stølan |
The 2. Panserdivisjon is an armoured division of the Kongelige Hæren. It was formed in 2003 after the joining of some armoured regiments and brigades. Some new brigades were added to the Division during the period 2003-2005 to reach the actual formation.
Current formation
Headquarters: (ARM2-HQ) Oslo
- 1. Panserbrigade (Panserbrigade 1)
- 2. Panserbrigade (Skaraborgsbrigade)
- 1. Mekanisertbrigade
- Divisional Units:
- 2nd Armour Division Headquarters and Signal Battalion
- 1st Army Air Battalion
- 7th Artillery Battalion (Air Defence)
- 7th Engineer Battalion (Bridging)
- ARM2 Military Police Company
- 1st Logistic Support Battalion
- 2nd Logistic Support Battalion