2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Explained

Unit Name:2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
Dates:1995–present
Country:Canada
Branch:Canadian ArmyRegular Force
Command Structure:4th Canadian Division
Type:Headquarters
Identification Symbol 4:2 CMBG
Identification Symbol 4 Label:Abbreviation
Ceremonial Chief Label:Colonel-in-Chief
Motto:Latin: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)[1]
Identification Symbol Label:NATO Map Symbol

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2CMBG; French: 2<sup>e</sup> Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada, 2GBMC) 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

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Type Location

HQ/Communications CFB Petawawa

CFB Petawawa

CFB Petawawa

2 Combat Engineer Regiment CFB Petawawa

CFB Petawawa

2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment CFB Gagetown

3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment CFB Petawawa

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group . Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges . Canadian Heraldic Authority . 6 November 2012.