15th Mechanized Brigade (Romania)
The 15th Mechanized Brigade "Podu Înalt" (Romanian: Brigada 15 Mecanizată "Podu Înalt") is a mechanized brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. It was formed in July 1994 from the ex 15th Mechanized Regiment. The brigade is currently subordinated to the 4th Infantry Division, and its headquarters are located in Iași.
| 15th Mechanized Brigade "Podul Inalt" | |
|---|---|
| Brigada 15 Mecanizată "Podu Înalt" | |
| Country | Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
| Part of | 4th Infantry Division "Gemina" |
| Garrison/HQ | Iași |
| Nickname(s) | Podu Înalt |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General dr. Nicolae Tonu |
Structure
- 15th Mechanized Brigade - Iași
- 631st Tank Battalion "Urșii Băcăuani (Bacău Bears)" in Bacău
- 151st Mechanized Infantry Battalion "Războieni" (Black Wolves) in Iași
- 634th Mechanized Infantry Battalion "Petrodava" in Piatra Neamț
- 335th Artillery Battalion "Alexandru cel Bun" in Botoșani
- 635th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion "Precista" in Bacău
- 198th Logistic Battalion "Prut" in Iași
External links
- Official Site of the Romanian Land Forces
- (in Romanian) Official Site of the 15th Mechanized Brigade
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