1st Mechanized Battalion (Croatia)


The 1st Mechanized Battalion "Sokolovi" is one of two mechanized infantry battalions within the Armoured Mechanized Guard Brigade of the Croatian Army.

History

Established in its current form, following the reorganisation of the Croatian Armed Forces in 2007, the 1st Mechanized Battalion was created with the merging of the 3rd Guards Brigade "Kune" and 5th Guards Brigade "Sokolovi".

Organisation

Garrisoned at 132nd Brigade barracks in Našice in eastern Croatia, the battalion comprises three mechanized infantry companies, a command company, a logistics company and a fire support company.

Operations

In the past, members of the 1st Mechanized Battalion have deployed members in support of the NATO ISAF mission in Afghanistan, as part of the Croatian Contingent, and to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force mission in the Golan Heights.

Equipment

The 1st Mechanized Battalion is equipped with armoured vehicles and various infantry weapons of Yugoslav origin.