Gotland Brigade
| Gotland Brigade (IB 18, PB 18, MekB 18) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1949–2000 |
| Country |
 Sweden |
| Allegiance | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Type |
Infantry Brigade (1949–1966) Armored Brigade (1966–1994) Mechanized brigade (1994–2000) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |
Gotland Infantry Regiment (1949–1963) Gotland Regiment (1963–1982) MKG (1982–1994) Milo M (1994–2000) |
| Garrison/HQ | Visby (1949–2000) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
Gotland Brigade (MekB 18) (Swedish: Gotlandsbrigaden), was a Swedish Army armoured brigade within the Swedish Armed Forces and acted in different forms between 1949-2000. The main part of the basic training where held at the Gotland Regiment (P 18) within the Gotland Garrison in Visby, Gotland.
History
In 1963 The brigade was changed from an infantry brigade to an armoured one. The brigade decommissioned in 2000.
Name and designation
| Designation | Name | Translation of name | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB 18 | Gotlandsbrigaden | Gotland Brigade | 1949–1963 | |
| PB 18 | Gotlandsbrigaden | Gotland Brigade | 1963–1994 | |
| MekB 18 | Gotlands regemente och Gotlandsbrigaden | Gotland Regiment and Gotland Brigade | 1994–2000 |
Brigade commanders
| Period | Name | Rank | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-1995 | Karlis Neretnieks | Colonel | |
| 1995-1999 | Sven-Olof "Olle" Broman | Colonel | Commander of Gotland Regiment and Gotland Brigade |
See also
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