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  • EU Brigade Structures

    Not sure if this is the right sub-forum but I thought this might be of interest http://euromaidanpress.com/2015/03/1...ed-by-donkeys/

    Currently EU member nations field 122 active combat brigades- twice as many as the US Army, which fields 32 active and 28 National Guard combat brigades. However where the US Army has a unified brigade structure, with all its brigades structured identically and all brigades easily deployable overseas, EU members field 84 different brigade structures. Many nations’ brigades lack reconnaissance units, others have no artillery, and often logistic units are missing, as are combat engineers. In many cases combat support units would only be assigned if deemed necessary, Furthermore battalion sizes and capabilities vary widely, while equipment is almost never compatible, hampering logistics and maintenance. Most brigades aren't deployable and very few are fully manned and equipped.
    He goes on to break down some of the different examples of differing brigade structures and point out some of the duplication in military and naval programmes.

    Perhaps those with the knowledge could comment on how the Irish Army structures compare to his examples.

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    The Army is organised on conventional military lines providing a sufficiently flexible structure to carry out all the roles assigned by Government. The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad.


    The assumes that is what EU governments want!!!

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