The 2nd Mechanized Brigade is a subordinate component of the Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic. The headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is located in Presov.
Main task[]
The main task of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is to "participate on fulfilling tasks of defence and protection interests of the Slovak and allied forces against militant and other threats. 2nd mb´s structure equipment and weapons systems were designed for leading offensive, defensive and stabilization activities in high tempo against armoured enemy units".
History[]
| 18 June 1945 | was created 10th infantry division in Kosice |
| 1956–1966 | 18th motorised rifle division |
| 1960 | relocation from Kosice to Presov |
| 1966–1990 | reorganize to 14th tank division |
| 1991–1994 | reorganize to 14th mechanized division |
| 1994–2000 | reorganize to 2nd army corp |
| 1 April 2000 | created HQ of the 1st mechanized brigade |
| 1 October 2000 | created 1st mechanized brigade |
| 1 October 2003 | reorganization of 1.mb to mechanized brigade |
| 1 October 2006 | reorganization to mechanized brigade |
| 3 September 2007 | rent honorary title mechanized brigade of the general Rudolf Viest |
| 1 October 2010 | rent battle flag to 2nd mechanized brigade Prešov |
Commanders in history[]
| 1945–1948 | Brigadier General Emil Perko |
| 1948–1949 | Colonel Ľudovít Sozanský |
| 1949–1951 | Brigadier General Ján Malár |
| 1951–1955 | Brigadier General Jaroslav Palička |
| 1955–1956 | Colonel Alexandr Mucha |
| 1956–1957 | Lieutenant Colonel Peter ANDREJČÍK (ZV)* |
| 1957–1960 | Colonel Josef KUDRNOVSKÝ |
| 1960–1964 | Colonel Pavol PAPÁČ |
| 1964–1967 | unknown (2IC)* |
| 1967–1972 | Major General Zoltán JAKUŠ |
| 1972–1974 | Colonel Stanislav WEINLICH |
| 1974–1978 | Major General Josef EINŠPIGL |
| 1978–1982 | Colonel Imrich ANDREJČÁK |
| 1982–1985 | Major General František RADIMSKÝ |
| 1985–1987 | Major General Jan ŠČUDLÍK |
| 1987–1990 | Colonel Marián HORSKÝ |
| 1990–1991 | Colonel Emil VESTENICKÝ |
| 1991–1992 | Major General Ján ČMILANSKÝ |
| 1997–1999 | Major General František BUTKO |
| 2000–2002 | Colonel Jaroslav VÝVLEK |
| 2002–2005 | Brigadier General Miroslav KOVÁČ |
| 2005–2006 | Colonel Ján SALAGANIČ |
| 2006–2007 | Brigadier General Štefan MEČÁR |
| 2007–2010 | Brigadier General Ondrej NOVOSAD |
| 2010–2012 | Colonel Karol NAVRÁTlL |
| 2012–present | Colonel Martin MICHALKO |
Organization structure[]
- HQ of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade (Prešov)
- 21st Mixed Mechanized Battalion (Trebišov)
- 22nd Mechanized Battalion of the Mikulas Markus (Michalovce)
- A self-propelled artillery section (Michalovce)
- Battalion logistics support (Prešov)
- directly subordinate units
Equipement and weapon systems[]
Hand guns
- Pistol model 82
- Samopal sub-machine gun model 58
- Universal machine gun model 59
- Sniper rifle SVDN 1
- Sniper rifle AW-50 (.50 cal)
- Reactive anti-tank grenade launcher RPG-7
- Launcher OZ 9P135 M
- Mortar 81mm
- Mortar 82mm
- Mortar 98mm
Armoured fighting vehicles
- Armoured personnel carrier BMP1
- Main battle tank T-72M1
- 155mm Self-propelled howitzer vz.2000 ZUZANA
- Transporter TATRAPAN T1 ZASA
Other vehicles
- Off-road vehicle Land Rover Defender 110
- Off-road vehicle UAZ-469 B
- Off-road vehicle AKTIS 4x4
- Heavy off-road vehicle T-815 VVN
- Crane vehicle AV-15
- Container loader T-815 MULTILIFT
- Off-road vehicle PRAGA V3S
- Anti-mine set BOZENA 3
References[]
External links[]
- Armed forces of the Slovak Republic
- General staff of the Armed forces
- Land forces HQ
- 2nd mechanized brigade
- 21st mixed mechanized battalion
- 22nd mechanized battalion of General Mikulas Markus
- self-propelled artillery section
- Battalion logistics support
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