| 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1995–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army Regular Force |
| Type | Headquarters |
| Part of | 4th Canadian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Petawawa |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)[1] |
| Abbreviation | 2 CMBG |
2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG; French: 2e Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of 4th Canadian Division of the Canadian Army. It is currently based in CFB Petawawa. One of its three infantry battalions is under the administration of 5th Canadian Division and is stationed at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.
Brigade units
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| 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 CMBG Headquarters & Signal Squadron | HQ/Communications | CFB Petawawa |
| 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery | Artillery | CFB Petawawa |
| The Royal Canadian Dragoons | Armoured | CFB Petawawa |
| 2 Combat Engineer Regiment | Engineering | CFB Petawawa |
| 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Petawawa |
| 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Gagetown |
| 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Light infantry | CFB Petawawa |
| 2 Service Battalion | Combat Service Support | CFB Petawawa |
Two regular force units of other formations, 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (of 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force) and 2 Field Ambulance (of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group), are collocated with 2 CMBG at CFB Petawawa and work closely with the brigade group although technically not under full command. 2 Field Ambulance is under its operational control.
See also
- Military history of Canada
- History of the Canadian Army
- Canadian Forces
- List of armouries in Canada
References
- ^ "2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group". Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges. Canadian Heraldic Authority. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
External links