Last update on: April 12, 2023
61st Mechanized Brigade
61 ОМБр
Full name: 61st Separate Mechanized Steppe Brigade
UA: 61-ша окрема механізована Степова бригада
Active:
November 10, 2015 – Today
Unit number:
A3425
Garrsion:
n/a
Branch:
Ground Forces of Ukraine
Size:
Brigade
Commander:
n/a
Submission:
Operational Command South
Role:
Mechanized Infantry
Motto:
n/a
Recent News
Ukraine launches new Jager Brigade
Ukrainian Armed Forces have decided to reformate the reserve 61st Motorized Brigade into a unit specialized for forested and swampy terrain.
Structure
Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignias if available.
Brigade’s Headquarters
The unit includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.
1st Mechanized Battalion
The first linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.
2nd Mechanized Battalion
The second linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.
3rd Mechanized Battalion
The third linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.
Tank Battalion
The linear tank battalion of the brigade.
Artillery Group
The group includes HQ, target acquisition unit, two self-propelled artillery battalions, rocket artillery unit and anti-tank unit.
Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
The air defense battalion of the brigade.
Reconnaissance Company
The scouts of the brigade.
Engineer Battalion
The engineers of the brigade.
Logistic Battalion
The logistic battalion of the brigade.
Signal Company
The signal company of the brigade.
Maintenance Battalion
The repair & restoration battalion of the brigade.
Radar Company
The radar and radiolocation company of the brigade.
Medical Company
The medics of the brigade.
CBRN Protection Company
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence unit.
Uniforms
All images of uniforms listed below are taken from the official social media page of the unit.
MM-14
The camouflage was officially adopted as standard camouflage of Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014. The semi-arid, with the addition of digital pattern, works well in Ukrainian nature.