1st Mechanized Brigade (Romania)
The 1st Mechanized Brigade "Argedava" (Brigada 1 Mecanizată "Argedava") is a brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. It was initially formed as the 34th Infantry Regiment, and named after the Moldavian Voivode Vasile Lupu.
| 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Argedava" | |
|---|---|
| Brigada 1 Infanterie Mecanizată "Argedava" | |
| Active | June 2006-present (current form) |
| Country |  Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
| Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
| Part of | Romanian General Headquarters |
| Garrison/HQ | Bucharest |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Brînyei Valentin |
The brigade is considered the best and most modern infantry brigade in the Romanian Land Forces; its headquarters are located in Bucharest. The 1st Brigade has two paratroop companies in its subordination. The structural reorganization process of the unit was completed in 2010.
Organization 2020
- 1st Mechanized Brigade "Argedava", in Bucharest
- 114th Tank Battalion "Petru Cercel", in Targoviste[1][2]
- 2nd Infantry Battalion "Călugăreni", in Bucharest
- 495th Infantry Battalion "Căpitan Ștefan Soverth", in Clinceni
- 113th Artillery Battalion "Bărăganul", in Slobozia[3]
- 288th Anti-aircraft Defense Battalion, in Focșani
- 117th Logistic Support Battalion "Colonel Alexandru Polyzu", in Negoiesti
References
- Military Press Archives
- Military Press Archived 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine, June 2007
- Military Press Archived 2010-05-29 at the Wayback Machine, 22 August 2004
External links
- (in English) Official Site of the Romanian Land Forces
- (in Romanian) Official Site of the 1st Infantry Division
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