Nordic Battlegroup
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| EU Nordic Battlegroup (NBG) | |
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| Active | January 1, 2008 (planned) |
| Country | Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Norway (possibly Ireland) |
| Allegiance | EU |
| Branch | EU Battlegroup |
| Type | Regiment |
| Role | Multi (Sea, Air and Land) |
| Size | 2400 |
| Part of | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ: Enköping |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Motto | N/A |
| Colors | N/A |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brig. Gen. Karl Engelbrektson |
The Nordic battlegroup (NBG) is one of many European Union battle groups. It consists of 2400 soldiers including officers with manpower contributed from the participating countries (Sweden: 2000, Finland: 200, Estonia: 50 and Norway: 150). The military strategic command of the force is done in cooperation with the United Kingdom.[1]
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[edit] Order of battle
The unit uses a modular organization with a mechanized rifle battalion at its core. Support and logistics functions are incorporated into the battlegroup and a framework exists for the integration of additional resources. These resources range from artillery, air defence, intelligence to additional logistical support. Additional support in the form of air, naval and special forces assets will be allocated based on the operational tasks the unit is expected to perform.[2]
[edit] Lineage
[edit] History
Unit is currently being raised and is expected to be ready for deployment in early 2008.
[edit] Honors
Unit is under formation, and has not taken part in any operations.
[edit] References
- ^ Ulf K. Rask (2006-05-29). Inauguration of the Nordic Battle Group Headquarters. Försvarsmakten. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
- ^ I FOKUS 2004: Fortsatt reformering av försvaret (Swedish). Försvarsmakten (2004). Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
[edit] External links
- Inauguration of the Nordic Battle Group Headquarters HQ NBG
- (Swedish) Battlegroup - svenskledd styrka till EU:s snabbinsatsförmåga (NBG - Swedish led force for EU rapid deployment capability)
- (Swedish) Engelbrektson blir chef för Nordic Battlegroup (Karl Engelbrektson becomes chief of Nordic Battlegroup)
- (Swedish) insatsstyrka bäddar för svensk yrkesarmé (EU deployment force enables possibility for Swedish professional army)
- Nordic Battlegroup Colors - Colors as publicly announced on May 12th 2006.
- Swedish hardware during training
