1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Macedonia)
| 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade 1. Механизирана Пешадиска Бригада |
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| Active | 2 April 2007 |
| Country |
 Republic of Macedonia
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| Allegiance | Army of the Republic of Macedonia |
| Branch | Joint Operational Command |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Skopje |
| Motto(s) | Strength and Honor |
| Engagements |
Afghanistan Lebanon Iraq Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigadier General Mirche Gjorgoski |
The 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade as a higher joint-tactical unit represents a major combat force of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia (ARM) that provides prepared forces for protection and support of national interests and provides support during natural disasters, epidemics and other dangers.Outside the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, the declared units are participating in peacekeeping operations and they fulfill the international military responsibilities.
The 14th MMNABr set off on 18 September, immediately after its formation, via village Budinarci to stop the advance of the fascists troops towards Vinica.
The next task of the brigade was to liberate Kochani. After that it preceded its movement towards Kochani – Shtip – Sveti Nikole. Later during the war it was engaged in the operation of liberating Skopje as well as fighting the enemy forces in the direction of Tetotvo. On 12 January 1945 it participated fighting on the Sremski Front in the area between Shid and the river Danube when it suffered the biggest loses. On 26 May it operated near Celje – Slovenia and on its way back it took part in the battles on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 15 June 1945 it entered Skopje with a parade march and ended its famous combat career. 423 members of the brigade gave their lives fighting against the fascists’ forces.
The 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade is the successor of this famous unit and it carries out its tradition. The 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade is directly connected with the formation of the Army of the independent Republic of Macedonia. The first servicemen in ARM were from this unit. During the past years the brigade went through a process of transformation and now it is defined as a small, modern, mobile and professional unit prepared to cope with all the challenges of the modern time.
The personnel and the units of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade have participated at many courses, seminars, military exercises and international peace keeping missions in country and abroad. The gained knowledge was implemented in the preparation of the personnel to take part in the peace keeping missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnian and Lebanon.
The first biggest contingent from this Brigade (sized an infantry company) was deployed to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. The same unit has successfully participated in military exercises “Macedonian Flash” 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and has conducted NATO self-evaluation level 1 and level 2 according to NATO concept for operational abilities.
On 18 August 2007 the Brigade was awarded a “Decoration for merit” given by the President of the Republic of Macedonia.
Within the peace keeping mission ISAF in Afghanistan our unit has participated with two rotations (January and July). During an ongoing mission a preparations for the next mission are conducted. We have participated in ISAF with a Mechanized Infantry Company for securing the base and the staff personnel. The whole personnel of these units are under JOC operative command.
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