33rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Greece)

The 33rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade 33η Μηχανοκίνητη Ταξιαρχία "Σύνταγμα Κυδωνίαι' is a unit of the Hellenic Army based in Polykastro, Macedonia.

33rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Kydoniae Regiment"
33η Μηχανοκίνητη Ταξιαρχία "Σύνταγμα Κυδωνίαι"
Camp flag of the 33rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade
Country Greece
Branch Hellenic Army
TypeMechanized infantry
RoleAnti-tank warfare
Armoured warfare
Artillery observer
Bomb disposal
Close-quarters combat
Combined arms
Counter-battery fire
Demining
Desert warfare
Fire support
Indirect fire
Maneuver warfare
Military engineering
Patrolling
Raiding
Reconnaissance
Tactical communications
Urban warfare
SizeBrigade
Part ofII Mechanized Infantry Division
Garrison/HQPolykastro, Macedonia
Motto(s)Death cannot touch the invincibles
Ανίκητων άπτεται ουδ' Αϊδης
Anikiton aptete oud' Aidis

Structure
  • HQ Company (ΙΣΤ)
  • 33rd Armored Battalion (33 ΕΜΑ)
  • 506th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (506 M/K ΤΠ)
  • 525th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (525 M/K ΤΠ)
  • 104th Self Propelled Artillery Battalion (104 Α/K ΜΜΠ)
  • 33rd Antitank Company (33 ΛΑΤ)
  • 33rd Engineer Company (33 ΛΜΧ)
  • 33rd Signal Company (33 ΛΔΒ)
  • 33rd Support Battalion (33 ΤΥΠ)

References
  • Charles Heyman. "ARRC Groupings" in The Armed Forces of the United Kingdom 1999-2000. Leo Cooper. Pen & Sword Books. R & F (Defence Publications). 1998. ISBN 0850526213. Page 181.


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