13th Airmobile Battalion (Ukraine)
| 13th Airmobile Battalion | |
|---|---|
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Sleeve patch for the Battalion | |
| Active | 1994/95 - present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Army |
| Type | Airmobile Battalion |
| Role | Take part in peacekeeping operations |
| Part of | 95th Airmobile Brigade[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | А1910 Zhytomyr[2] Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine |
| Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
The 13th Separate Airmobile Battalion is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The Battalion is made up of fully professional soldiers.[3] The main purpose of the Battalion is to take part in peacekeeping operations.
Structure
- Staff Company
- 3 Airmobile Companies[4]
- Mortar Battery[4]
- Anti-tank missiles platoon
- AAD missiles platoon
- Heavy machineguns platoon
- Lorry trucks platoon
- Supply platoon
Deployments
Member of the Battalion pave served in Iraq and Kosovo.[5]
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Kosovo: International Kosovo Force (PMU/KFOR) - 179[5][6]
References
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