6th Rocket Brigade

6th Rocket Brigade
Active 1962–1998
Country

 Soviet Union (1962–1991)

 Russia (1992–1998)
Branch

Soviet Army (1962–1991)

Russian Ground Forces (1992–1998)
Type Tactical Ballistic Missile Brigade
Part of 6th Army
Garrison/HQ Pinozero

The 6th Rocket Brigade was a Tactical ballistic missile brigade of the Soviet Army. The brigade was activated in 1962 with the 6th Army and disbanded in 1998.[1]

History

The 6th Missile Brigade was activated in 1962 at Pinozero with the 6th Army. It included three separate missile battalions and a technical battery. It was equipped with R-11 Zemlya (SS-1B Scud A) tactical ballistic missiles. In December 1991, the brigade received newer OTR-21 Tochka tactical ballistic missiles. The brigade was disbanded in 1998.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Holm, Michael. "6th Missile Brigade". www.ww2.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
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