2nd Mechanized Brigade (Slovakia)

Summary

The 2nd Mechanized Brigade of general Rudolf Viest is a subordinate component of the Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic. The headquarters of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is located in Prešov.

2nd Mechanized Brigade
2. mechanizovaná brigáda
Palace of Justice in Prešov, headquarters building of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade
Active2000–present
Country Slovakia
AllegianceSlovak Armed Forces
TypeMechanized brigade
RoleOperational, territorial and tactical activities
Part ofSlovak Armed Forces Headquarters
Garrison/HQPrešov
Nickname(s)Prešov Mechanized Brigade [1]
PatronRudolf Viest[2]
Motto(s)Honor et munus / Česť a povinnosť ("Honour and Duty")
Commanders
Current
commander
1 star general Slavomír Verčimák

Main task edit

The main task of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade is to "participate in the tasks of defense and protection of vital interests of Slovak republic and its allies against military and non-military threats by conducting military and non-military operations. With regard to organizational structure and armament, the 2nd MechBde is designed to fulfill full spectrum operations against lightly armored enemy units in high battle rhythm."[3][4]

History edit

 
2nd Mechanized Brigade's Zuzana 2 155mm howitzer fires a projectile during a US-Slovak live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, November 30, 2021.
18 June 1945 creation of the 10th infantry division in Košice
1956–1966 18th motorised rifle division
1960 relocation from Košice to Prešov
1966–1990 reorganization into the 14th tank division
1991–1994 reorganization into the 14th mechanized division
1994–2000 reorganization into the 2nd army corps
1 April 2000 creation of HQ of the 1st mechanized brigade
1 October 2000 creation of the 1st mechanized brigade
1 October 2003 reorganization of the 1.mb to a mechanized brigade
1 October 2006 reorganization to a mechanized brigade
3 September 2007 received honorary title referring to General Rudolf Viest[5]
1 October 2010 adoption of battle flag[6]

Commanders edit

1945–1948 Brigadier General Emil Perko [sk]
1948–1949 Brigadier General Ľudevít Sozanský
1949–1951 Brigadier General Ján Malár
1951–1955 Brigadier General Jaroslav Palička
1955–1956 Colonel Alexander Mucha [sk]
1956–1957 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Andrejčík
1957–1960 Colonel Josef Kudrnovský
1960–1964 Colonel Pavol Papač [sk]
1964–1967 unknown
1967–1972 Major General Zoltán Jakuš [sk]
1972–1974 Colonel Stanislav Weinlich [sk]
1974–1978 Major General Josef Einšpigl [sk]
1978–1982 Colonel Imrich Andrejčák
1982–1985 Major General František Radimský [sk]
1985–1987 Major General Jan Ščudlík [sk]
1987–1990 Colonel Marián Horský [sk]
1990–1991 Colonel Emil Vestenický [sk]
1991–1992 Major General Ján Čmilanský [sk]
1997–1999 Major General František Butko [sk]
2000–2002 Colonel Jaroslav Vývlek [sk]
2002–2005 Brigadier General Miroslav Kováč [sk]
2005–2006 Colonel Ján Salaganič [sk]
2006–2007 Brigadier General Štefan Mečár [sk]
2007–2010 Brigadier General Ondřej Novosad [sk]
2010–2012 Colonel Karol Navrátil [sk]
2012–2015 Colonel Martin Michalko [sk]
2015–present Brigadier General Martin Stoklasa [sk][7][8]

Organizational structure edit

  • HQ of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade (Prešov)
  • 21st Mixed Mechanized Battalion (Trebišov)
  • 22nd Mechanized Battalion Mikuláš Markuš [sk] (Michalovce)
  • Self-propelled artillery section (Michalovce)
  • Battalion logistics support (Prešov)
  • CIMIC and PSYOPS unit (Martin)
  • Directly subordinate units

Equipment and weapon systems edit

Small arms and portable artillery

Armoured fighting vehicles

Artillery vehicles

Utility and transport vehicles

Engineering and specialist vehicles

Reconnaissance drone

  • Innocon Microfalcon UAV

Portable radiolocator

  • FLIR Ranger R20

Insignia edit

The insignia of the 2nd mechanized Brigade and its individual battalions includes coat of arms style emblems for each of the major components. The 2nd Mechanized Brigade also has an honorary battle flag.[9][10]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Historický názov 2. mechanizovanej brigády ("The Historical Title of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade")" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Čestný názov 2. mechanizovanej brigády - Mechanizovaná brigáda generála Rudolfa Viesta ("Honorary Title of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade - The Mechanized Brigade of general Rudolf Viest")" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Poslanie 2. mechanizovanej brigády" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-06-11. podieľať sa na plnení úloh obrany a ochrany životných záujmov Slovenskej republiky a jej spojencov pred vojenskými a nevojenskými hrozbami vedením bojových a nebojových operácií. S ohľadom na organizačnú štruktúru a výzbroj je predurčená na vedenie ofenzívnych, defenzívnych a stabilizačných aktivít proti ľahko obrneným jednotkám nepriateľa vo vysokom tempe
  4. ^ "2nd Mechanized brigade mission". 2.mb Prešov. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  5. ^ "Čestný názov 2.mb: Mechanizovaná brigáda generála Rudolfa Viesta" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  6. ^ "Bojová zástava 2.mb" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  7. ^ "Velitelia v histórii 2.mb" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  8. ^ "Veliteľ 2. mechanizovanej brigády: brigádny generál Ing. Martin STOKLASA, MSc" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2016-05-04. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  9. ^ "Znak 2. mechanizovanej brigády ("Emblem of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade")" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 2014-12-02. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Bojová zástava 2. mechanizovanej brigády ("Battle Flag of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade")" (in Slovak). 2.mb Prešov. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.

Further reading edit

  • Štaigl, J. a kolektív: Generáli - slovenská vojenská generalita 1918 – 2009 ("Generals: Slovak Military Generals 1918 - 2009"), Magnet Press, Slovakia 2009, str. 68

External links edit

  • Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic
  • General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces
  • Ground Forces HQ
  • 2nd Mechanized Brigade
  • 21st mixed Mechanized Battalion
  • 22nd Mechanized Battalion of general Mikuláš Markuš
  • Self-propelled Artillery Section
  • Logistics Support Battalion