6th Light Armoured Brigade (France)

The 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e BLB) is one of the eight inter-arm brigades which are at the disposition of the Commandement des Forces Terrestres. The headquarters of the brigade is situated in Nîmes.[1] The brigade is capable of deploying to any exterior theatre of operation while delivering fire power, agility, and mobility.[2]

6th Light Armoured Brigade
6e Brigade Légère Blindée
Active6th Light Armoured Division
  • 1984 - 1999

6th Light Armoured Brigade

  • 1 July 1999 – present
CountryFrance
BranchFrench Army
TypeLight Armour Brigade
RoleMotorised Infantry
Size~7,500
Part of3rd Division
Garrison/HQNîmes
Nickname(s)Division Daguet
Motto(s)Vite, fort et bien ("Swiftly, Powerfully and Well")
Engagements6th Light Armoured Division

Koweït 1990–1991
6th Light Armoured Brigade

Global War on Terrorism (2001–present)

History

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The brigade is heir to the 6th Cavalry Division (French: 6e Division de cavalerie) of 1914, the 6th Light Cavalry Division of 1940 (French: 6e Division Légère de Cavalerie), and the 6th Armoured Division, stationed in Compiègne (1951-1957) and then in Strasbourg (1977-1984)

In 1984, the formation was reorganised as the 6th Light Armoured Division (6e DLB) and was part of the Rapid Action Force (1984-1999). The division then was formed of 7 regiments, 5 professionals out which 3 are part of the Foreign Legion:

Structure in 2007

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Following Army reorganisation in 1999, the division was renamed the 6th Light Armoured Brigade (French: 6e Brigade Légère Blindée, 6e B.L.B). It consists of 6000 service personnel with 2100 wheeled vehicles, and includes 6 regiments and one transmission company:

It includes significant numbers of the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine.

Organization in 2009

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Strong with 6000 service personnel, legionnaires and Troupes de Marine the brigade is composed of:[3]

Organization in 2016

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Mostly manned with troops from the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine, the brigade is composed of:

Division & Brigade Commanders

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(1984 - 1999)

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  • 1984 - 1986 : général de division Moreau
  • 1986 - 1988 : général de brigade Favreau
  • 1988 - 1990 : général de brigade Pincemin
  • 1990 - 1991 : général de brigade Mouscardès
  • 1991 - 1993 : général de division Bernard Janvier
  • 1993 - 1994 : général de division Bâton
  • 1994 - 1996 : général de division Rideau
  • 1996 - 1999 : général de brigade Schwrdorffer

(1999 - present)

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  • 1999 - 2000: général de brigade Barro
  • 2000 - 2002: général de brigade de Kermabon
  • 2002 – 2004: général de brigade Bruno Dary
  • 2006 – 2008: général de brigade Bertrand Clément-Bollée
  • 2008 – 2010: général de brigade Eric Margail
  • 2010 – 2012: général de brigade Antoine Windeck
  • 2012 – 2014: général de brigade Laurent Kolodziej
  • 2014 – 2016: général de brigade Pierre Gillet
  • 2016 - 2017: général de brigade Benoît Durieux
  • 2017 - 2019: général de brigade Franck Nicol
  • 2019 - 2021: général de brigade Jean-Christophe Bechon
  • 2021 -  : général de brigade Eric Ozanne

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "6e brigade légère blindée". www.defense.gouv.fr. Archived from the original on 16 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ "6th Light Armoured Brigade - Armée de terre". www.defense.gouv.fr. Archived from the original on 16 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  3. ^ "6e Brigade Légère Blindée". French government. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
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