Serbian Army
| Serbian Army | |
|---|---|
|
Копнена војска Србије Kopnena vojska Srbije | |
|
Emblem of the Serbian Army | |
| Active | 2006–present |
| Country | Serbia |
| Type | Army |
| Size | 43,250 (2015)[1] |
| Command HQ | Niš |
| Anniversaries | November 16 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant general Milosav Simović |
The Serbian Army (Serbian: Копнена Војска / Kopnena Vojska, lit. Land Army) is the land-based component of the Serbian Armed Forces, responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia from foreign hostiles; participating in peacekeeping operations; and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. Originally established in 1838, the Serbian army was incorporated into the newly established state of Yugoslavia in 1918. The current Serbian army has been active since 2006 when Serbia restored its independence.
History
Current status
The Serbian Army is the largest component of the Serbian Armed Forces. There are approximately 13,250 active members.[1] The army is composed entirely of professionals and volunteers following the suspension of mandatory military service on January 1, 2011.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th army brigades are tasked with securing the 5 km (2.5 mi) wide Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) along the administrative line between Central Serbia and the disputed territory of Kosovo[a]. The GSZ extends 384 kilometres long and covers a total area of about 1,920 square kilometres. There are over 20 camps and security checkpoints in the zone.[2]
There are plans to increase the Serbian army's involvement in humanitarian and peacekeeping operations abroad.[3][4]
Formations and structure
Following the 2006 reorganization, the Serbian Army consists of six primary brigades. The four army brigades are larger than a conventional modern brigade, their size is more akin to a division. Each army brigade consists of ten battalions: one command battalion, one armored battalion, two mechanized battalions, two infantry battalions, one self-propelled artillery battalion, one air defense battalion, one engineering battalion and one logistics battalion. The only exception is the 1st army brigade, being one infantry battalion short.
green pin - army brigades, red pin - special brigade
- Army Command (Niš)
1st Brigade (Novi Sad)
- 10th Command Battalion
- 11th Infantry Battalion
- 12th Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion
- 13th Self-Propelled Missile Launcher Artillery Battalion
- 14th Air Defense Artillery Battalion
- 15th Tank battalion
- 16th Mechanized Battalion
- 17th Mechanized Battalion
- 18th Engineer Battalion
- 19th Logistic Battalion
2nd Brigade (Kraljevo)
- 20th Command Battalion
- 21st Infantry Battalion
- 22nd Infantry Battalion
- 23rd Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion
- 24th Self-Propelled Missile Launcher Artillery Battalion
- 25th Air Defense Artillery Battalion
- 26th Tank Battalion
- 27th Mechanized Battalion
- 28th Mechanized Battalion
- 29th Logistic Battalion
- 210th Engineer Battalion
3rd Brigade (Niš)
- 30th Command Battalion
- 31st Infantry Battalion
- 32nd Infantry Battalion
- 33rd Self-Propelled Howitzer Artillery Battalion
- 34th Multiple Rocket Launcher Battalion
- 35th Air Defense Artillery Battalion
- 36th Tank Battalion
- 37th Mechanized Battalion
- 38th Mechanized Battalion
- 39th Logistic Battalion
- 310th Engineer Battalion
4th Brigade (Vranje)
- 40th Command Battalion
- 41st Infantry Battalion
- 42nd Infantry Battalion
- 43rd Self-Propelled Howitzer Artillery Battalion
- 44th Self-Propelled Rocket Launcher Battalion
- 45th Air Defense Artillery Rocket Battalion
- 46th Tank Battalion
- 47th Mechanized Battalion
- 48th Mechanized Battalion
- 49th Logistic Battalion
- 410th Engineer Battalion
Mixed Artillery Brigade (Niš)
- Command Battalion
- Mixed Missile Artillery Battalion
- 1st Howitzer-Cannon Artillery Battalion
- 2nd Howitzer-Cannon Artillery Battalion
- 3rd Cannon Artillery Battalion
- 4th Cannon Artillery Battalion
- 69th Logistics Battalion
River Flotilla (Novi Sad)
- Command Company
- 1st River Detachment
- 2nd River Detachment
- 1st Pontoon Battalion
- 2nd Pontoon Battalion
- Logistic Company
Special Brigade (Pančevo)
- Command Battalion
- Logistics Battalion
Military Police / Counter-terrorist Battalion
Military Police Battalion Cobra
63rd Parachute Battalion
72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion
Equipment
Armoured fighting vehicles
- M-84 main battle tank[5]
- BVP M-80 infantry fighting vehicle[5]
- BOV M-86 armoured personnel carrier[5]
- BTR-50 armoured personnel carrier[5]
- BRDM-2 light-armoured vehicle[5]
- Humvee light-armoured vehicle[6]
Artillery
- D-30 howitzer[5]
- M-46 field gun[5]
- M84 NORA howitzer[5]
- 2S1 Gvozdika[5]
- M-63 Plamen[5]
- M-77 Oganj[5]
- M-87 Orkan[5]
Anti-armour
- M79 Osa anti-tank missile launcher[5]
- M80 Zolja anti-tank missile launcher[5]
- Malyutka-2T with portable suitcase launcher (9P111) and 9M14-2T missile anti-tank missile system [7]
- Polo M-83 with 9M14-2T missile anti-tank missile system [7]
- 9K111 Fagot anti-tank missile system[5]
Air-defence
- Bofors L/70 autocannon, guided with M85 "GIRAFFE"[5]
- 9K31 Strela-1[5]
- 9K35 Strela-10[5]
- 9K38 Igla[5]
- Strela 2[5]
Small arms
- CZ 99 pistol[5]
- Zastava M21 assault rifle[5]
- Zastava M70 assault rifle[5]
- Zastava M72 light machine gun[5]
- Zastava M76 sniper rifle[5]
- Zastava M84 general purpose machine gun[5]
- Zastava M91 sniper rifle[5]
- Zastava M93 Black Arrow anti-material rifle[5]
- BGA grenade launcher[5]
- M74/M75 mortar [5]
See also
Notes
| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. The two governments began to normalise relations in 2013, as part of the Brussels Agreement. Kosovo has received recognition as an independent state from 110 out of 193 United Nations member states. |
References
- 1 2 "МИРОСЛАВ ЛАЗАНСКИ – Доктрина министра Гашића". pecat.co.rs. 9 March 2015.
- ↑ "NATO for suspension of security zone in Kosovo". Blic Online. 20 January 2009.
- ↑ "Plan of the Serbian Army participation in peace operations approved". International Radio Serbia. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ "Army improves Serbia's global reputation". B92. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 "Armaments - armaments names in this reference are links with detailed explanation read them to clarify technical and other details". Serbian Armed Forces.
- ↑ "Course for operating off-road vehicles Hummer". Serbian Armed Forces. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- 1 2 "Војска Србије - Наоружање Копнене војске - Противоклопна средства - Противоклопна вођена ракета МАЉУТКА". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
External links
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Military of Serbia. |
|
