2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
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| 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group | |||||
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| Active | 1995–present | ||||
| Country | Canada | ||||
| Branch | Canadian Army Regular Force | ||||
| Type | Headquarters | ||||
| Part of | 4th Canadian Division | ||||
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Petawawa | ||||
| Mottos | Latin: Audacia et fortitudo (Strength and courage)[1] | ||||
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| Abbreviation | 2 CMBG | ||||
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2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2CMBG; French: 2e Groupe-brigade mécanisé du Canada, 2GBMC) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that falls under 4th Canadian Division of the Canadian Army. It is currently based at CFB Petawawa. One of its three infantry battalions is administered by 5th Canadian Division and stationed at CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.
Brigade units
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2 CMBG Headquarters & Signal Squadron | HQ/Communications | CFB Petawawa |
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2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery | Artillery | CFB Petawawa |
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The Royal Canadian Dragoons | Armoured | CFB Petawawa |
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2 Combat Engineer Regiment | Engineering | CFB Petawawa |
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1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Petawawa |
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2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Mechanized infantry | CFB Gagetown |
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3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment | Light infantry | CFB Petawawa |
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2 Service Battalion | Combat Service Support | CFB Petawawa |
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Two regular force units from 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 located with 2 CMBG at CFB Petawawa and collaborate closely with the brigade group, though they are not technically under its full command. 2 Field Ambulance is under 2CMBG's operational control.
See also
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References
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External links
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