47th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 47-ма окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]

47th Separate Mechanized Brigade
47-ма окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveApril 26, 2022 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://choko.link/47th_Brigade
Commanders
Current
commander		Oleksandr Sak

History

The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade was formed from the 47th Separate Assault Battalion, which was established on April 26th, 2022 with volunteers from Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Lviv.[2] The Battalion was led by Ivan Shalamaga, with Valeriy Markus serving as the Head Master Sergeant.[3] By May 8th, 2022, the Battalion was equipped and ready for action, and it took part in the Battle of Vuglegirska TEC in the Donetsk region.[4]

On June 28th, 2022, the Battalion was expanded to a separate assault regiment with the addition of tank, artillery, and fire support units.[2] The Regiment underwent a period of restructuring from October 13th to November 15th, 2022, to become the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which was equipped with M-55S, Panthera T6, and M2A2 ODS Bradleys.[5]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[4]

  • 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade,
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • Tank Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN Protection Company

References
  1. Axe, David. "Russia Has A Plan For Pinning Down Ukraine's Super-Upgraded M-55S Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  2. Axe, David. "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  3. "Сак, Шаламага, Маркус про 47 ОМБр: "Наша бригада сформувалася як бригада прориву. Деталей ми не розкриваємо, але сценарій нашого застосування виходить зі слова – ПРОРИВ"". Цензор.НЕТ (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  4. Axe, David. "It Took Just Two Weeks For One Of The Ukrainian Army's Newest Brigades To Get American-Made M-2 Fighting Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  5. Axe, David. "Ukraine's Super-Upgraded M-55S Tanks Have Equipped A New Kind Of Brigade". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-03.


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