Norrbotten Brigade
| Norrbotten brigade ((IB 19, NB 19, MekB 19) ) | |
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| Active | 1949–2000 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Type | Infantry Brigade (1949-1964) Arctic Brigade (1963-1994) Mechanized brigade (1994-2000) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Boden, Sweden |
| Motto(s) | "De hava aldrig svikit eller för egen del tappat" ("They have never failed or for their own part lost") |
| Colours | Blue and white |
| March | "Finska rytteriets marsch" (1916–) |
The Norrbotten Brigade (Swedish: Norrbottensbrigaden), also IB 19, NB 19 or MekB 19, was a Swedish Army armoured brigade located in the province of Norrbotten. Most of the brigade was trained at Norrbottens regiment (I 19) in Boden.
History
Norrbotten Brigade was originally an infantry brigade which in 1964 became the second of a total of five brigades, which was organised as an arctic brigade.
In 1994, the brigade, along with the regiment (I 19 / P 5) formed the Norrland Mechanised Brigade (MekB 19). The brigade consisted of two tank battalions equipped with Leopard 2s and Combat Vehicle 90s, and two mechanised battalions equipped with CV90.
The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000.
Name and designation
| Designation | Name | Translation of Name | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB 19 | Norrbottensbrigaden | Norrbotten Brigade | 1949–1964 | |
| NB 19 | Norrbottensbrigaden | Norrbotten Brigade | 1963–1994 | |
| MekB 19 | Norrbottens regemente och Norrbottensbrigaden | Norrbotten Regiment and Norrbotten Brigade | 1994–2000 |
Commanders
| Period | Name | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 | Lars-Gunnar Nilsson | Colonel | |
| 1999–2000 | Per Lodin | Colonel | From 2000 regimental commander of Norrbotten Regiment |
See also
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