The 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e BLB) is one of the eight inter-arm brigades which are at the disposition of the Commandement des Forces Terrestres. The headquarters of the brigade is situated in Nîmes.[1] The brigade is capable of deploying to any exterior theatre of operation while delivering fire power, agility, and mobility.[2]
6th Light Armoured Brigade | |
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6e Brigade Légère Blindée | |
Active | 6th Light Armoured Division
6th Light Armoured Brigade
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Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Light Armour Brigade |
Role | Motorised Infantry |
Size | ~7,500 |
Part of | 3rd Division |
Garrison/HQ | Nîmes |
Nickname(s) | Division Daguet |
Motto(s) | Vite, fort et bien ("Swiftly, Powerfully and Well") |
Engagements | 6th Light Armoured Division Koweït 1990–1991 |
The brigade is heir to the 6th Cavalry Division (French: 6e Division de cavalerie) of 1914, the 6th Light Cavalry Division of 1940 (French: 6e Division Légère de Cavalerie), and the 6th Armoured Division, stationed in Compiègne (1951-1957) and then in Strasbourg (1977-1984)
In 1984, the formation was reorganised as the 6th Light Armoured Division (6e DLB) and was part of the Rapid Action Force (1984-1999). The division then was formed of 7 regiments, 5 professionals out which 3 are part of the Foreign Legion:
Following Army reorganisation in 1999, the division was renamed the 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e B.L.B). It consists of 6000 service personnel with 2100 wheeled vehicles, and includes 6 regiments and one transmission company:
It includes significant numbers of the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine.
Strong with 6000 service personnel, legionnaires and Troupes de Marine the brigade is composed of:[3]
Mostly manned with troops from the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine, the brigade is composed of: