Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie Explained

Unit Name:Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie
Dates:June 27, 1992
Country: Belgium
Branch:Land Component
Type:Infantry
Size:650 soldiers
Command Structure:Motorized Brigade
Role:motorized infantry
Garrison:Leopoldsburg

The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie is an infantry battalion in the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. The regiment is a part of the Motorized Brigade and is Dutch-speaking.

The regiment was formed in 1992 through the combination of the Bataljon Bevrijding (Liberation Battalion) and the 5e Liniebataljon (5th Line Infantry Battalion) in Leopoldsburg, both of which originated as regiments of the Belgian Army. Since then it has been deployed overseas on several occasions, most notably to Yugoslavia under the aegis of both NATO and the United Nations.

Battle honours

The Regiment Bevrijding – 5 Linie received the following battle honours:

Organisation

The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5th of the Line comprises:

Lineage

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