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1st Division (Sweden)
The 1st Division () is a Swedish Army Mechanized infantry, mechanized Division (military), division located in the county of Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland, active since 2022. It was previously active 2000–2004. The division is Headquarters, headquartered at Skövde garrison with the Skaraborg Regiment (armoured), Skaraborg Regiment. History In the Defence Act of 2000 (Sweden), Defence Act of 2000, the government proposed that the three remaining army divisions, following post–Cold War downsizing, be consolidated into a single, reinforced division to reduce bureaucracy within the army. The Swedish Parliament ultimately approved the proposal, leading to the creation of the 1st Mechanized Division as the successor to the Upper Northern Army Division, the Eastern Army Division, and the Southern Army Division. The new division, however, lasted only four years. In the Defence Act of 2004, the government proposed that the division be disbanded and its unit be placed d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skövde Garrison
Skövde garrison () is a Swedish Army garrison located in the county of Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland, active since 1905. It is among the absolute oldest and largest Swedish garrisons. History Foundation In the Army Order of 1901, a decision was made to relocate all field regiments, previously housed in tents and huts, into more permanent barrack establishments. In 1902, after no suitable existing location was found, the Army was tasked with creating an agreement with the city of Skövde to grant land for new barracks to house the Life Regiment Hussars and the Göta Logistic Regiment, First Göta Service Corps. By 1905, the barracks stood complete, as the First Göta Service Corps moved its headquarters there in the autumn of that year, followed by the Life Regiment Hussars in the winter. That same year, Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, visited the site to inspect the newly completed barracks. By 1908, the garrison had expanded further, and a military hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Army Division
The Southern Army Division (, 13. förd), was a division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 until 2000. Its staff was located in Kristianstad Garrison in Kristianstad. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000. Heraldry and traditions Coat of arms The coat of arms of the Eastern Army Division used from 1994 to 2000. Blazon: "Sable, the front of a tank with three bolts coming from each side of the turret, or. The shield surmounted two batons or, charged with open crowns azure, in saltire or." Medals In 2000, the ''Södra arméfördelningens (13.förd) minnesmedalj'' ("Southern Army Division (13.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (SFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of black moiré with blue lines at the edges and two yellow lines on the middle. File:AM.019814.jpg, Southern Army Division Commemorative Merit. File:AM.019815.jpg, Southern Army Division Commemora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Disestablishments In Sweden
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Units And Formations Established In 2022
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform. They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include other paramilitary forces such as armed police. Beyond warfare, the military may be employed in additional sanctioned and non-sanctioned functions within the state, including internal security threats, crowd control, promotion of political agendas, emergency services and reconstruction, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norrbotten Brigade
The Norrbotten Brigade (), or the 19th Arctic Mechanized Brigade (NMekB 19), is a Swedish Army mechanized brigade located in the county of Norrbotten, active since 2022. It was previously active from 1949 to 2000. The brigade is located at Boden Garrison with the Norrbotten Regiment. History Norrbotten Brigade was originally an infantry brigade which in 1964 became the second of a total of five brigades, which was organised as an arctic brigade. In 1994, the brigade, along with the regiment (I 19/P 5) formed the Norrland Mechanised Brigade (MekB 19). The brigade consisted of two tank battalions equipped with Leopard 2s and Combat Vehicle 90 The Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) (, strf 90 or Stridsfordon 90) is a family of Swedish tracked armoured combat vehicles designed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), Hägglund & Söner and Bofors during the mid-1980s to early ...s, and two mechanised battalions equipped with CV90. The unit was disbanded as a resul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Skåne Brigade
The South Skåne Brigade (), or the 7th Mechanized Brigade (MekB 7), is a Swedish Army mechanized brigade located in the county of Skåne, active since 2022. It was previously active 1943–2000. The brigade is headquartered Headquarters (often referred to as HQ) notes the location where most or all of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. The term is used in a wide variety of situations, including private sector corporations, non-profits, mil ... at Revinge garrison with the South Skåne Regiment. History The brigade was established in 1943 as one of the first army brigades, under the name 7th Motorized Brigade, and served as the sole brigade under the command of the South Scanian Infantry Regiment. In 1949, it received a sister brigade when the Skåne Brigade (IB 37) was established under the same command. However, this arrangement lasted only eight years before the Skåne Brigade was transferred to the North Scanian Infantry Regiment, once again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skaraborg Brigade
The Skaraborg Brigade (), or the 4th Mechanized Brigade (MekB 4), is a Swedish Army mechanized brigade located in the county of Västra Götaland, active since 2022. It was previously active 1942–2000. The brigade is located at Skövde garrison with the Skaraborg Regiment. History The brigade was established in 1943 under the name of the 9th Armoured Brigade and was one of the very first Swedish army brigades. In the Defence Act of 1992, the government proposed that the wartime organization should reflect the peacetime organization. As a result, in 1994, the Skaraborg Brigade was cadre-organized within the Southern Military District but wartime-organized within the Western Army Division. The division's wartime organization was reorganized once again in 1996, becoming subordinate to the Southern Army Division. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000. In 2021, following the Defence Act of 2020, which significa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Guards Brigade
The Life Guards Brigade (), or the 1st Infantry Brigade (IB 1), is a reduced Swedish Army infantry brigade located in the county of Stockholm, active since 2024. It was previously active 1949–2000. The brigade is headquartered at Kungsängen Garrison with the Life Guards Regiment. History The brigade was established in 1949 as the peacetime subordinate of the Uppland Regiment under the name Uppland Brigade, with Roslagen as its area of responsibility. However in 1957, the Uppland Regiment was disbanded, and the brigade was transferred and would henceforth act as the peacetime subordinate to the Svea Life Guards instead. In the Defence Act of 2000, the government proposed that the army undergo further post–Cold War downsizing and that many brigades, including the Life Guards Brigade, be disbanded. Upon the re-establishment of the brigade in 2024, its wartime organization would be within the 1st Division along with the rest of the Swedish Army's active brigades. The briga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joint Forces Command (Sweden)
Joint Forces Command (, OPIL), was a senior command staff within the Swedish Armed Forces which operated from 2000 to 2005. The staff was located in Uppsala Garrison in Uppsala. The Joint Forces Command managed allocated joint capabilities from the three armed services. History In connection with the changed management organization and the restructuring of the Swedish Armed Forces towards an operational defense, the Joint Forces Command was established on 1 July 2000. It thus took over most of the tasks previously served by the three military area staffs, the operational management in the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, as well as the Army, Navy and Air Force tactical staffs. With the establishment of Joint Forces Command, the staff of leading operational and tactical activities was reduced from nearly two thousand people to about 270. In the summer of 2005, the Joint Forces Command was disbanded, and the Operational Staff (''Operativa staben'', OPS) was divided into two parts; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Army Division
The Eastern Army Division (, 4. förd), was a Division (military), division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 to 2000. Its staff was located in Strängnäs Garrison in Strängnäs. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000 (Sweden), Defence Act of 2000. History The Eastern Army Division was raised on 1 August 1941 as the IV Division (''IV. fördelningen''). The division was together with the Middle Army Division, XIV Division directly subordinate to the military commander of the Eastern Military District (Sweden), IV Military District, while the Svea Life Guards was responsible for raising and mobilization of the army division staff. In 1957, the mobilization responsibility for the division was transferred to the Göta Life Guards (armoured), Göta Life Guards, and in 1970 to the Uppland Regiment (signals), Uppland Regiment. However, the peace organization of the army division was co-located with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
