2nd Mechanized Battalion (Croatia)

The 2nd Mechanized Battalion "Pumas" is the largest of two mechanized infantry battalions within the Armoured Mechanized Guard Brigade (GOMBR) of the Croatian Army.

Not to be confused with 7th Guards Brigade (Croatia).
2nd Mechanized Battalion "Pumas"
2. mehanizirana bojna "Pume"
Active2007-present
Country Croatia
Branch Croatian Army
RoleMechanized infantry
Part of Armored Mechanized Guard Brigade
Garrison/HQ7th Guards Brigade "Pumas" Barracks
Varaždin, Northern Croatia
Nickname(s)Pumas
Pume

History

Established in its current form following the reorganisation of the Croatian Armed Forces, the 2nd Mechanized Battalion "Pume" was created with the amalgamation Croatia's wartime 7th Guards Brigade "Pumas" and 2nd Guards Brigade "Thunders" in 2007.

Badge of the 7th Guard Brigade "Pumas" (1992-2003)
Badge of the 2nd Guards Brigade "Thunders" (1991-2008)

Initially garrisoned at the 132nd Brigade barracks in Našice in eastern Croatia, following the consolidation of the 7th and 2nd Guard Brigades, in 2018 the battalion returned to a newly built garrison in Varaždin, Northern Croatia named in honour of the 7th Guards Brigade "Pumas".[1]

Organization

The battalion comprises three mechanized companies, a command company, a logistics company and a fire support company, making it highly mobile and self-sufficient.

References
  1. "Barracks "7 Guards Brigade - Puma" opens Varaždin". MORH. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
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