Danish International Brigade
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The Danish International Brigade , short DIB (also sometimes known as the Danish Reaction Brigade) was a Danish
military brigade.
The political decision to form this brigade was conceived in the Danish Defence agreement 1992-1995. The formal decision to form the Brigade was made by the Folketing
on November 25, 1993 and this date is often regarded as the birth of the Brigade. The Brigade was then formed, as a military unit, on July 1, 1994.
The background for its existence was changes in NATO's structure, in the European security situation and as a direct response to Denmark’s involvement in UNPROFOR.
The purpose and design of the Brigade was to, in part or as a whole, to rapidly deploy in peacemaking, peacekeeping, humanity or similar missions under NATO, UN
, OSCE
or national supervision. In its lifespan the Brigade was never deployed as a whole but all subordinated units was deployed more than once.
On January 1, 1996 the Brigade was also assigned to the NATO Headquarters Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps
and fell under the organisational control of 1 (UK) Armoured Division when required. The DIB headquarters was located at Vordingborg
barracks and made regularly exercises with 1 (UK) Armoured Division.
The DIB consisted of 4,800 personal, including a combat group of around 2,500 personnel in three battalions; a battalion equipped with Leopard 2A5 DK
main battle tanks and an artillery unit with 18 self-propelled 155mm M-109 A3
howitzer, as well as logistics.
In all the Brigade has 51 Leopard 2A5 DK (Original 50 Leopard 1A5), 180 M113
(M113A1 with Add-On-Armour, M113A2 DK I (PNMK M/92) and M113 G3 DK) and Mowag Piranha
armored personnel carrier in various configuations and another ca. 1200 vehicles.
80% of the brigade consisted of volunteers who agreed to participate in up to two possible six-month international deployments during their four-year reserve commitment (originally this was only three years).
In the Danish Defence agreement 2005-2009
, the brigade was to be dissolved and the Brigade thereby official ceased to exist on February 15, 2005. The Brigade-Staff was merged with the Staff of 1.Zealand Brigade (1.SBDE) (also terminated), to form the Staff in the newly erected 2. Brigade.
2000-2005
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
military brigade.
The political decision to form this brigade was conceived in the Danish Defence agreement 1992-1995. The formal decision to form the Brigade was made by the Folketing
Folketing
The Folketing , is the national parliament of Denmark. The name literally means "People's thing"—that is, the people's governing assembly. It is located in Christiansborg Palace, on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen....
on November 25, 1993 and this date is often regarded as the birth of the Brigade. The Brigade was then formed, as a military unit, on July 1, 1994.
The background for its existence was changes in NATO's structure, in the European security situation and as a direct response to Denmark’s involvement in UNPROFOR.
The purpose and design of the Brigade was to, in part or as a whole, to rapidly deploy in peacemaking, peacekeeping, humanity or similar missions under NATO, UN
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, OSCE
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is the world's largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization. Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, human rights, freedom of the press and fair elections...
or national supervision. In its lifespan the Brigade was never deployed as a whole but all subordinated units was deployed more than once.
On January 1, 1996 the Brigade was also assigned to the NATO Headquarters Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps
Headquarters Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps
The Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, is a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation High Readiness Force Headquarters ready for deployment worldwide within five to thirty days.-History:...
and fell under the organisational control of 1 (UK) Armoured Division when required. The DIB headquarters was located at Vordingborg
Vordingborg
Vordingborg is a municipality in Region Sjælland on the southeast coast of the island of Zealand in south Denmark. The municipality includes the island of Masnedø, and covers an area of 621 km². It has a total population of 46,600...
barracks and made regularly exercises with 1 (UK) Armoured Division.
The DIB consisted of 4,800 personal, including a combat group of around 2,500 personnel in three battalions; a battalion equipped with Leopard 2A5 DK
Leopard 2
The Leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by Krauss-Maffei in the early 1970s for the West German Army. The tank first entered service in 1979 and succeeded the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the German Army. Various versions have served in the armed forces of Germany and twelve...
main battle tanks and an artillery unit with 18 self-propelled 155mm M-109 A3
M109 howitzer
The M109 is an American-made self-propelled 155 mm howitzer, first introduced in the early 1960s. It was upgraded a number of times to today's M109A6 Paladin...
howitzer, as well as logistics.
In all the Brigade has 51 Leopard 2A5 DK (Original 50 Leopard 1A5), 180 M113
M113 armored personnel carrier
The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier that has formed the backbone of the United States Army's mechanized infantry units from the time of its first fielding in Vietnam in April 1962. The M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the U.S...
(M113A1 with Add-On-Armour, M113A2 DK I (PNMK M/92) and M113 G3 DK) and Mowag Piranha
Mowag Piranha
The MOWAG Piranha is a family of armoured fighting vehicles designed by the Swiss MOWAG , corporation....
armored personnel carrier in various configuations and another ca. 1200 vehicles.
80% of the brigade consisted of volunteers who agreed to participate in up to two possible six-month international deployments during their four-year reserve commitment (originally this was only three years).
In the Danish Defence agreement 2005-2009
Danish Defence agreement 2005-2009
Danish Defence agreement 2005–2009 for the military of Denmark was signed June 10, 2004.It calls for a significant reconstruction of the entire Danish military...
, the brigade was to be dissolved and the Brigade thereby official ceased to exist on February 15, 2005. The Brigade-Staff was merged with the Staff of 1.Zealand Brigade (1.SBDE) (also terminated), to form the Staff in the newly erected 2. Brigade.
Commanders
- February 2003 – February 15, 2005, Brigadier GeneralBrigadier GeneralBrigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
Agner Rokos - 2000? – February 2003, Brigadier General Jens Erik Frandsen
Origination
1992-2001- Staff / DIB
- 5.HQ Company (Danske livregimennt)
- II. Armoured battalion (Sjællandske livregimentSjællandske LivregimentThe Sjællandske Livregiment was a Danish Army infantry regiment. On January 1, 2001 it was closed and replaced by the Gardehusarregimentet which was moved from Næstved to Slagelse.-History:Sjællandske Livregiment can trace its history back to 1614...
) - I. Armoured Infantry battalion (Sjællandske livregimentSjællandske LivregimentThe Sjællandske Livregiment was a Danish Army infantry regiment. On January 1, 2001 it was closed and replaced by the Gardehusarregimentet which was moved from Næstved to Slagelse.-History:Sjællandske Livregiment can trace its history back to 1614...
) - II. Armoured Infantry battalion (Danske livregimennt)
- 5. Recon company (GardehusarregimentetGardehusarregimentetThe Guard Hussars , abbreviated GHR, is a special cavalry unit, the primary task of which is to place mounted escorts and commando forces at the service of the regent, and to train the guard hussars for various functions in the mobilisation force...
) - Air defence battery (Kongens ArtilleriregimentKongens ArtilleriregimentThe Kongens Artilleriregiment , short KAR, was a Danish Army artillery regiment.-History:Kongens Artilleriregiment was formed in 1. August 1982 by merging Kronens Artilleriregiment from Sjælsmark barracks and Sjællandske Artilleriregiment from Holbæk barracks. On 1...
) - 5. Artillery battalion (Kongens ArtilleriregimentKongens ArtilleriregimentThe Kongens Artilleriregiment , short KAR, was a Danish Army artillery regiment.-History:Kongens Artilleriregiment was formed in 1. August 1982 by merging Kronens Artilleriregiment from Sjælsmark barracks and Sjællandske Artilleriregiment from Holbæk barracks. On 1...
) - 5. Panzer Engineer company (IngeniørregimentetIngeniørregimentetIngeniørregimentet is a regiment in the Danish Army with base in Skive in Jutland. The soldiers of this regiment are trained in things like shooting, blasting, setting up camp and much more. The engineer troops are also trained to fight alongside other infantry regiments in combat zones if needed....
) - 9. Logistic battalion (TrænregimentetTrænregimentetTrænregimentTrænregiment is the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel. It is located in Aalborg....
) - 4. Træn battalion (TrænregimentetTrænregimentetTrænregimentTrænregiment is the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel. It is located in Aalborg....
) - 5. Military police Detachment(TrænregimentetTrænregimentetTrænregimentTrænregiment is the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel. It is located in Aalborg....
)
2000-2005
- Staff / DIB
- 5.HQ Company (Danish International Logistical CenterDanish International Logistical CenterThe Danish International Logistical Center was established in 2001 as a regimental-level logistics unit that is part of the Danish Army Operational Command...
) - III. Armoured battalion (Jydske DragonregimentJydske DragonregimentJydske Dragonregiment is the sole pure armoured regiment of the Danish Army.It was formed in 1657. In 1932 it became JDR with the amalgamation of 3. Dragonregiment in Århus and 5. Dragonregiment from Randers. Originally located in Randers, it moved to a new barrack in Holstebro in 1953, where it...
) - IV. Armoured Infantry battalion (Prinsens LivregimentPrinsens LivregimentPrinsens Livregiment was a Danish Army infantry regiment. It was named for Prince Henrik, the husband of Queen Margrethe II. The motto of the regiment was "Gloria Finis" .-History:...
) - II. Armoured Infantry battalion (GardehusarregimentetGardehusarregimentetThe Guard Hussars , abbreviated GHR, is a special cavalry unit, the primary task of which is to place mounted escorts and commando forces at the service of the regent, and to train the guard hussars for various functions in the mobilisation force...
) - 5. Recon company (Jydske DragonregimentJydske DragonregimentJydske Dragonregiment is the sole pure armoured regiment of the Danish Army.It was formed in 1657. In 1932 it became JDR with the amalgamation of 3. Dragonregiment in Århus and 5. Dragonregiment from Randers. Originally located in Randers, it moved to a new barrack in Holstebro in 1953, where it...
) - Air defence company (Dronnigens Artilleriregiment)
- 5. Artillery battalion (Kongens ArtilleriregimentKongens ArtilleriregimentThe Kongens Artilleriregiment , short KAR, was a Danish Army artillery regiment.-History:Kongens Artilleriregiment was formed in 1. August 1982 by merging Kronens Artilleriregiment from Sjælsmark barracks and Sjællandske Artilleriregiment from Holbæk barracks. On 1...
) - 5. Panzer Engineer company (IngeniørregimentetIngeniørregimentetIngeniørregimentet is a regiment in the Danish Army with base in Skive in Jutland. The soldiers of this regiment are trained in things like shooting, blasting, setting up camp and much more. The engineer troops are also trained to fight alongside other infantry regiments in combat zones if needed....
) - 9. Logistic battalion (Danish International Logistical CenterDanish International Logistical CenterThe Danish International Logistical Center was established in 2001 as a regimental-level logistics unit that is part of the Danish Army Operational Command...
) - 4. Træn battalion (TrænregimentetTrænregimentetTrænregimentTrænregiment is the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel. It is located in Aalborg....
) - 5. Military police Detachment (TrænregimentetTrænregimentetTrænregimentTrænregiment is the Danish regiment for army supply and emergency medical personnel. It is located in Aalborg....
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