6th Light Armoured Brigade (France)


The 6th Light Armoured Brigade one of the eight inter-arm brigades which are at the disposition of the Commandement de la force d'action terrestre. The headquarters of the brigade is situated in Nîmes. The brigade is capable of deploying to any exterior theatre of operation while delivering fire power, agility, and mobility.

History

The brigade is heir to the 6th Cavalry Division of 1914, the 6th Light Cavalry Division of 1940, the 6th Armoured Division of Compiègne and the 6th Armoured Division of Strasbourg .
Following the reforms of the French Army in 1999, the division was renamed the 6th Light Armoured Brigade.

Organization in 1984

In 1984, the unit was named 6th Light Armoured Division 6e DLB and was part of the Rapid Action Force. The division then was formed of 7 regiments, 5 professionals out which 3 are part of the French Foreign Legion:
Strong with the French Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine consisting of 6000 service personnel with 2100 wheeled vehicles, this brigade is composed of the following 6 regiments and one transmission company:
Strong with 6000 service personnel, legionnaires and Troupes de Marine the brigade is composed of:
Mostly manned with troops from the French Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine, the brigade is composed of:

(1984 - 1999)