Nyland Brigade

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The Uusimaa Brigade (Swedish: Nylands Brigad, Finnish: Uudenmaan Prikaati) is a Finnish Navy unit located near Ekenäs. The brigade trains soldiers to fight in a coastal environment. It is the only unit in the Finnish Defence Forces where the training is given in Swedish.

[edit] Organisation

  • Headquarters
  • Vaasa Coastal Jaeger Battalion (infantry)
    • Coastal Jaeger Company
    • Mortar Company
    • Pioneer Company
  • Tammisaari Coastal Battalion (artillery)
    • First Coast Company
    • Second Coast Company
    • Amphibious School
  • Supply Center

The Vaasa Coastal Jaeger Battalion trains coast jaegers, boatsmen, anti-tank infantry and engineers. The Tammisaari Coastal Battalion trains coastal missile troops, military police, signalmen as well as boat and truck drivers. It also incorporates the NCO school, which trains the NCOs for most duties in the brigade.

[edit] History

The Uusimaa brigade follows the traditions of the Nyland regiment, which Gustavus Adolphus established in 1626. The regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of Siikajoki during the Finnish War. The brigade also traces back its history to the 3rd Jaeger Regiment during the Finnish Civil War and the 4th Infantry Regiment (JR4) during World War II.

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