The 1st Mechanized Cavalry Brigade (1st Brigade C Mec), is one of the mechanized
brigade
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s of the
Brazilian Army
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. Its headquarters is located in the city of
Santiago
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, in the Brazilian state of
Rio Grande do Sul
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. It is part of the Brazilian Army 3rd Division, based in the city of
Santa Maria,
Rio Grande do Sul
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.
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/ref> Also known by its historical designation - Brigade José Luiz Menna Barreto.
Subordinated Military Organizations .
* HQ/1st Mechanized Cavalry Brigade - Santiago
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** HQ Troops/1st Mechanized Cavalry Brigade - Santiago
** 1st Mechanized Cavalry Regiment - Itaqui
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** 2nd Mechanized Cavalry Regiment - São Borja
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** 4th Armored Cavalry Regiment - São Luiz Gonzaga
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** 19th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment - Santa Rosa
** 19th Field Artillery Group - Santiago
** 9th Logistic Battalion - Santiago
** 1st Mechanized Combat Engineering Company - São Borja
** 11th Mechanized Signal Company - Santiago
** 1st Military Police Platoon - Santiago
See also
* Ministry of Defence (Brazil)
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The Ministry of Defense has three major co ...
* Brazilian Army
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References
External links
1st Mechanized Cavalry Brigade (1ª Bda C Mec) web page
Army units and formations of Brazil
Brazil
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