Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie

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The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie (Template:Lit) is an infantry battalion in the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. The regiment is a part of the Motorized Brigade and is Dutch-speaking.

The regiment was formed in 1992 through the combination of the Bataljon Bevrijding (Liberation Battalion) and the 5e Liniebataljon (5th Line Infantry Battalion) in Leopoldsburg, both of which originated as regiments of the Belgian Army. Since then it has been deployed overseas on several occasions, most notably to Yugoslavia under the aegis of both NATO and the United Nations.

Battle honours

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The Regiment Bevrijding – 5 Linie received the following battle honours:

Organisation

The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5th of the Line comprises:

  • HQ staff
  • 1st company
  • 2nd company
  • 3rd company
  • service company


Lineage

Lineage
5th Regiment of the Line Liberation Battalion – 5 Regiment of the Line
Brigade Piron Liberation Regiment

Sources

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