| Unit Name: | UK–Dutch Battlegroup UK/NL EUBG 2010 |
| Country: |  United Kingdom Netherlands |
| Type: | Rapid reaction force |
| Branch: | EU Battlegroup |
| Dates: | 1 January 2010 - 30 June 2010[1] [2] |
| Command Structure: | European Union Military Staff |
| Size: | 1500 |
| Garrison: | London, United Kingdom |
The UK–Dutch Battlegroup[3] or UK/NL EUBG 2010 (Dutch: Brits-Nederlandse Battlegroup[4] or Nederlands-Britse Battlegroup)[5] is an EU Battlegroup led by the United Kingdom, in which the Netherlands also participate. It was on standby during the first half of 2010, simultaneously with Battlegroup I-2010.[1] [2]
The core of the battlegroup was formed by the United Kingdom/Netherlands Amphibious Force (UK/NL AF), that has existed since 1972.[4] [6] [7]
The Dutch provided the 11th Infantry Company of the Korps Mariniers, mortar support, medical support, a logistics detachment, a senior national representative and personnel for a combined headquarters staff. Within the battlegroup, the marines company is embedded in the 42 Commando Royal Marines.[5]
In late November 2009, UK/NL EUBG 2010 conducted exercises, codenamed "Orange Marauder" in the Salisbury Plain Training Area. Evacuation operations, convoy escorting and patrolling, as well as staff functioning, were trained.[5]