15th Mechanized Brigade (Romania)

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15th Mechanized Brigade "Podul Inalt"
15th Mechanized Brigade "Podul Inalt"
CountryRomania
BranchRomanian Land Forces
TypeMechanized Infantry
Size6 battalions + other supporting companies
Part of4th Infantry Division "Gemina"
Garrison/HQIași
Nickname(s)Podu Înalt
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General dr. Nicolae Tonu


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.

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

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