6th Rocket Brigade

6th Rocket Brigade
Active 1962-1998
Country

 Soviet Union (1962-1991)

 Russia (1992-1998)
Branch

Soviet Army (1962-1991)

Russian Ground Forces (1992-1998)
Type Tactical Ballistic Missile Brigade
Part of 6th Army
Garrison/HQ Pinozero

The 6th Rocket Brigade was a Tactical ballistic missile brigade of the Soviet Army. The brigade was activated in 1962 with the 6th Army and disbanded in 1998.[1]

History

The 6th Missile Brigade was activated in 1962 at Pinozero with the 6th Army. It included three separate missile battalions and a technical battery. It was equipped with R-11 Zemlya (SS-1B Scud A) tactical ballistic missiles. In December 1991, the brigade received newer OTR-21 Tochka tactical ballistic missiles. The brigade was disbanded in 1998.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Holm, Michael. "6th Missile Brigade". www.ww2.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
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