3rd Infantry Battalion (Albania)
The 3rd Infantry Battalion (Albanian: Batalioni i 3-të i Këmbësorisë, b3k) is one of the three infantry battalions, along with the b1k and b2k, part of the Albanian Land Force.
The b3k it is based in Poshnjë, Berat County. It consists of 3 companies, with 100 – 130 soldiers each, with a total of around 700 effective as a whole battalion. Normally they fall under the command of Land Force Command and Staff.[1]
3rd Infantry Battalion | |
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Batalioni i 3-të i Këmbësorisë | |
Country | Albania |
Branch | Albanian Land Force |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Light infantry |
Size | 3 companies |
Garrison | Poshnjë, Berat |
Nickname(s) | b3k |
Website | Official website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Gezim Marku |
Insignia | |
Army Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
Infantry speciality badge |
Albanian Infantry Battalions | |
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References
- "Albanian Land Force structure". www.aaf.mil.al. Albanian Armed Forces (Official website).
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