| 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group | |
|---|---|
| File:2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (logo).jpg | |
| Active | 1995–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Regular Force |
| Type | Headquarters |
| Part of | 4th Canadian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Petawawa |
| Motto(s) | Latin language: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)[1] |
| Abbreviation | 2 CMBG |
2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG; French) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of 4th Canadian Division of the Canadian Army. It is currently based in CFB Petawawa. One of its three infantry battalions is under the administration of 5th Canadian Division and is stationed at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.
Brigade units[]
| 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 CMBG Headquarters & Signal Squadron | HQ/Communications | CFB Petawawa |
| 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery | Artillery | CFB Petawawa |
| The Royal Canadian Dragoons | Armoured | CFB Petawawa |
| 2 Combat Engineer Regiment | Engineering | CFB Petawawa |
| 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Petawawa |
| 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Gagetown |
| 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Light infantry | CFB Petawawa |
Two regular force units of other formations (427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron and 2 Field Ambulance of Canadian Forces Medical Group) are collocated with 2 CMBG at CFB Petawawa and work closely with the brigade group, but are not officially a part of it.
References[]
- ↑ "2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group". Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges. Canadian Heraldic Authority. http://archive.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project-pic.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=989&ProjectElementID=3433. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
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