Multinational Brigade South-East (Romania)
| 2nd Infantry Brigade "Rovine" Brigada 2 Infanterie "Rovine" ("The Scorpions" Brigade) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1883-present |
| Country |  Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
| Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
| Part of | 2nd Infantry Division "Getica" |
| Garrison/HQ | Craiova |
| Nickname(s) | The Scorpions |
| Motto(s) | SEMPER PROMPTI |
| Anniversaries | April 1st |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Dorinel Duican |
The 2nd Infantry Brigade "Rovine" (Brigada 2 Infanterie "Rovine") is an infantry brigade of the Romanian Land Forces, best known for its deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq peacekeeping missions.
The brigade was formed on 1 April 1883, being named after the medieval Battle of Rovine, which took place in 1395.[1][2] The brigade is currently subordinated to the 2nd Infantry Division, and its headquarters are located in Craiova. The structural reorganization process of the brigade ended in late-2005.
Structure
- 2nd Infantry Brigade - Craiova in aka "Scorpions Brigade"
- 20th Infantry Battalion "Dolj" ("Black Scorpions") in Craiova
- 22nd Infantry Battalion "Romanati" in Caracal[3]
- 26th Infantry Battalion "Neagoe Basarab" ("Red Scorpions") in Craiova
- 325th Artillery Battalion in Caracal
- 205th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion "Blue Scorpions" in Craiova
- 116th Logistic Battalion "Golden Scorpions" in Craiova[4]