2nd Infantry Brigade (Romania)
| 2nd Infantry Brigade "Rovine" Brigada 2 Infanterie "Rovine" ("The Scorpions" Brigade) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1970-present |
| Country |
 Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
| Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
| Part of | 1st Infantry Division "Dacica" |
| Garrison/HQ | Craiova |
| Nickname | The Scorpions |
| Motto | 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 in 1970, being named after the medieval Battle of Rovine, which took place in 1395. The brigade is currently subordinated to the 1st 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 - aka "Scorpions Brigade"
- 20th Infantry Battalion "Dolj" ("Black Scorpions") - Craiova
- 26th Infantry Battalion "Neagoe Basarab" ("Red Scorpions") - Craiova
- 22nd Infantry Battalion "Romanati" - Caracal[1]
- 325th Artillery Battalion - Caracal
- 116th Logistics Battalion "Golden Scorpions" - Craiova[2]
- 205th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion "Blue Scorpions" - Craiova
References
External links
- (English) Official Site of the Romanian Land Forces
- (Romanian) Official Site of the 1st Territorial Army Corps
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