Brigade Nord | |
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![]() Insignia of Brigade Nord | |
Active | 2002–present |
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Type | ![]() |
Role | Mechanised Infantry |
Size | 4,500 |
Garrison/HQ | Bardufoss |
Colours | Blue beret |
Mascot(s) | Reindeer |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier Terje Bruøygard[1][2] |
Brigade Nord (Brig. N.; Northern Brigade) is the major combat formation and only brigade of the Norwegian Army, consisting of eight battalions and one military police company. It is mostly based in Troms (Bardu Municipality and Målselv Municipality) north of the Arctic Circle.
The brigade consists of both conscripted and enlisted personnel. When fully operational, the brigade is able to conduct operations across the entire conflict spectrum, from peace to war, including high-intensity, mechanised land operations with support from other defence branches and allied forces.[2]