6th Infantry Brigade | |
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Insignia of the 6th Infantry Brigade | |
Active | 2006- |
Country | Kalmar Union |
Branch | Kongelige Hæren |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 4th Infantry Division |
Garrison/HQ | Akureyri - Tórshavn |
Colors | Purple and yellow |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Brigade General Arnór Gunnarsson |
The 6th Infantry Brigade is a formation of the Kongelige Hæren. It was formed in 2001 after the military reform. It is headquartered in Akureyri and attached to the 4th Infantry Division. The brigade has permanent elements deployed on Faroe Islands.
Brigade Composition[]
- IB6 Signal Company
- 8th Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with general purpose vehicles
- 9th Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with general purpose vehicles
- 10th Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with general purpose vehicles
- 21th Motorized Infantry Battalion, operates in the light infantry role and is equipped with vehicles from the Sisu XA and general purpose vehicles families
- 19th Engineers Battalion
- 23th Logistic Support Battalion
- 19th Artillery Battalion, operates in the field artillery role and is equipped with Haubits FH77/A 155 mm howitzer and Anti Air weapons
- IB6 E&M Engineers Company