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| motto = Semper deinceps |
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The '''3rd Tank Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|3-тя окрема танкова бригада}}) is a reserve armored formation of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref name=axe>{{cite web |title=Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They’re Already On The Attack. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/18/ukraine-has-mobilized-its-tank-reserves-theyre-already-on-the-attack/?sh=2f591fc136cd |author=David Axe |work=Forbes |date=18 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref> |
The '''3rd Independent Tank Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|3-тя окрема танкова бригада|translit=3-tya okrema tankova bryhada}}) is a reserve armored formation of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref name=axe>{{cite web |title=Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They’re Already On The Attack. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/18/ukraine-has-mobilized-its-tank-reserves-theyre-already-on-the-attack/?sh=2f591fc136cd |author=David Axe |work=Forbes |date=18 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref> |
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The full name of the unit is '''3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade'''. |
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[[File:3 ОТБр.png|thumb|Former shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Tank Brigade]] |
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== Current structure == |
== Current structure == |
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As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:<ref>{{Cite web |title=3rd-Tank-Orbat |url=https://militaryland.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3rd-Tank-Orbat-CURRENT-2.svg}}</ref> |
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:<ref>{{Cite web |title=3rd-Tank-Orbat |url=https://militaryland.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3rd-Tank-Orbat-CURRENT-2.svg}}</ref> |
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* '''3rd Tank Brigade "Iron"''' |
* '''3rd Tank Brigade "Iron"''' |
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**Headquarters |
**Headquarters |
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*** '''9th Separate Tank Battalion''' |
*** '''9th Separate Tank Battalion''' |
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**** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S3 Akatsiya]]) |
**** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S3 Akatsiya]]) |
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**** 30th Rocket Artillery Battalion ([[BM-21 Grad]], [[Bastion-01]]) |
**** 30th Rocket Artillery Battalion ([[BM-21 Grad]], [[Bastion-01]]) |
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**** Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion ([[FGM-148 Javelin]] |
**** Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion ([[FGM-148 Javelin]]) |
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*** Sniper Platoon |
*** Sniper Platoon |
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*** Reconnaissance Platoon |
*** Reconnaissance Platoon |
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*** Repair and Restoration Battalion ([[BREM-1]]) |
*** Repair and Restoration Battalion ([[BREM-1]]) |
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*** Logistics Battalion |
*** Logistics Battalion |
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== Past commanders == |
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* Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fedorchenko - 2019 |
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* Colonel Roman Sheremet - 2021 - present |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 19:00, 23 June 2024
3rd Tank Brigade | |
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3-тя окрема танкова бригада 3-tya okrema tankova bryhada | |
![]() 3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch | |
Active | 2016–present |
Land | ![]() |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Typ | Armoured Forces |
Role | Armoured |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Yarmolyntsi |
Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
Motto(s) | Semper deinceps (Always forward!) |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Roman Sheremet |
The 3rd Independent Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада, romanized: 3-tya okrema tankova bryhada) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
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History
Formation
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The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.[citation needed] In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.
Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.
Current structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]
- 3rd Tank Brigade "Iron"
- Hauptsitz
- 9th Separate Tank Battalion
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Tank Companies (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 10th Separate Tank Battalion
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Tank Companies (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 11th Separate Tank Battalion
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Tank Companies (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- Mechanized Battalion
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Mechanized Companies (BMP-1)
- Grenade Launcher Platoon (AGS-17)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 1st Rifle Battalion
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Rifle Companies
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 2nd Infantry Battalion "Joker"
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Infantry Companies
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 36th Separate Rifle Battalion "Steppe Wolves" (Attached)
- Hauptsitz
- 3x Infantry Companies
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Rocket Artillery Platoon ("Soroka" MLRS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- Artillery Group
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery (Leleka-100 & A1-CM Furia drones)
- BUAR UAV Group (Drops/Observation)
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
- 30th Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad, Bastion-01)
- Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion (FGM-148 Javelin)
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery (Leleka-100 & A1-CM Furia drones)
- Sniper Platoon
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion (ZU-23)
- Engineer Battalion (BAT-2)
- Transmissions Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Protection Company
- Commandant's Platoon
- Repair and Restoration Battalion (BREM-1)
- Logistics Battalion
- 9th Separate Tank Battalion
- Hauptsitz
References
- ^ a b David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "3rd-Tank-Orbat".