The 3rd Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.
| 3rd Tank Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада | |
 3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch | |
| Active | 2016 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Armoured Forces |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Yarmolyntsi MUN А2573 |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Semper deinceps |
| Equipment | T-72 |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | Iron |
History edit
Formation edit
The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1]
Russo-Ukrainian War edit
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine edit
On the 24th of February, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was sent to help defend Kyiv. It also took part in Battle of Izium (2022).[citation needed]
Current structure[2] edit
As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 3rd Tank Brigade "Iron" Commander Col. Roman Sheremet.
- Headquarters
- 9th Separate Tank Battalion
- Headquarters
- 3x Tank Companys (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 10th Separate Tank Battalion
- Headquarters
- 3x Tank Companys (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 11th Separate Tank Battalion
- Headquarters
- 3x Tank Companys (T-72 variants, T-84 Oplot)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- Mechanized Battalion
- Headquarters
- 3x Mechanized Companys (BMP-1)
- Grenade Launcher Platoon (AGS-17)
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon (9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, Mistral MANPADS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Support Company
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 1st Rifle Battalion
- Headquarters
- 3x Rifle Companys
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 2nd Infantry Battalion "Joker"
- Headquarters
- 3x Infantry Companys
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- 36th Separate Rifle Battalion "Steppe Wolves" (Attached)
- Headquarters
- 3x Infantry Companys
- Fire Support Company
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery (120mm/82mm mortars)
- Rocket Artillery Platoon ("Soroka" MLRS)
- Engineer & Sapper Platoon
- Signals Platoon
- Medical Station
- Technical Support Platoon
- Material Support Platoon
- Artillery Group
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery (Leleka-100 & A1-CM Furia drones)
- BUAR UAV Group (Drops/Observation)
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
- 30th Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad, Bastion-01)
- Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion (FGM-148 Javelin))
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery (Leleka-100 & A1-CM Furia drones)
- Sniper Platoon
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion (ZU-23)
- Engineer Battalion (BAT-2)
- Transmissions Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Protection Company
- Commandant's Platoon
- Repair and Restoration Battalion (BREM-1)
- Logistics Battalion
- 9th Separate Tank Battalion
- Headquarters
Past commanders edit
- Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fedorchenko - 2019
- Colonel Roman Sheremet - 2021 - present
References edit
- ^ a b David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "3rd-Tank-Orbat".
