2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG; French: 2e Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of 4th Canadian Division 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 and is stationed at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
Active1995–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army Regular Force
TypeHeadquarters
Part of4th Canadian Division
Garrison/HQCFB Petawawa
Motto(s)Latin: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)[1]
Abbreviation2 CMBG

Brigade units
Structure of the 2 CMBG

1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) - Organization chart with regimental colours - Condensed.svg

2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade GroupTypeLocation
2 CMBG Headquarters & Signal SquadronHQ/CommunicationsCFB Petawawa
2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse ArtilleryArtilleryCFB Petawawa
The Royal Canadian DragoonsArmouredCFB Petawawa
2 Combat Engineer RegimentEngineeringCFB Petawawa
1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian RegimentMechanized infantryCFB Petawawa
2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian RegimentMechanized infantryCFB Gagetown
3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian RegimentLight infantryCFB Petawawa
2 Service BattalionCombat Service SupportCFB Petawawa

Two regular force units of other formations, 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (of 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force) and 2 Field Ambulance (of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group), 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

References
  1. "2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group". Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges. Canadian Heraldic Authority. Retrieved 6 November 2012.

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