2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2CMBG; french: 2
e Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada, 2GBMC) is a
Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of
4th Canadian Division
The 4th Canadian Division is a formation of the Canadian Army. The division was first created as a formation of the Canadian Corps during the First World War. During the Second World War the division was reactivated as the 4th Canadian Infantr ...
of the
Canadian Army. It is currently based in
CFB Petawawa. One of its three
infantry battalions is under the administration of
5th Canadian Division
The 5th Canadian Division is a formation of the Canadian Army responsible for the command and mobilization of most army units in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador; as well as some unit ...
and is stationed at
CFB Gagetown in
New Brunswick.
Brigade units
Two regular force units of other formations,
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron is a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter squadron. During the Second World War, the numerical designation of 450 was originally given to No. 450 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force, which flew under that num ...
(of 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force) and
2 Field Ambulance (of the
Canadian Forces Health Services Group
The Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp) is a formation of the Canadian Forces within the Military Personnel Command. It includes personnel from both the Royal Canadian Medical Service and the Royal Canadian Dental Corps, fulfills ...
), are collocated with 2 CMBG at CFB Petawawa and work closely with the brigade group although technically not under full command. 2 Field Ambulance is under its operational control.
See also
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Military history of Canada
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History of the Canadian Army
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Canadian Forces
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List of armouries in Canada
References
External links
Canadian Mechanized Brigade Groups
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