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510:(NLMARSOF) provided the core fighting element, troops 11 Air Assault Brigade took over these duties in December 2016. These rotations formed the Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol Task Group Desert Falcon (LRRPTG-DF) and conducted long-range reconnaissances, dismantled hidden weapon caches and arrested combatants who were responsible for IED attacks. On 6 July 2016, two men of the brigade, Sergeant Michel Hoving and Corporal Kevin Roggeveld, were killed during a training accident with a faulty mortar. The Netherlands ended the contribution to MINUSMA in May 2019.
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has a wide variety of means to performs its tasks and carries enough equipment in its backpacks to fight in the field for 72 hours. Since 2019, the 11th
Infantry Battalion is airborne designated and all companies are airborne qualified. Moreover, the 12th Infantry Battalion has restructured the C and
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function as the brigade's recces, in addition to being specialised in the marking of drop zones and landing zones for helicopters and paratroopers. Moreover, they are qualified to conduct
Tactical Air Landing Operations and operate. The platoon operates in small squads of 6 men, all Pathfinders are
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components for the battalion and brigade headquarters. The reconnaissance troops are selected from within the active battalion and trained within the platoons, they are experts in infiltrations and close target reconnaissance. Their independent operational capacities are supported by use long-range
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or airplanes). All the operational units of the brigade are Air
Assault (AASLT)-capable. Additionally, a part of the brigade are qualified for airborne operations. This includes the 11th Infantry Battalion, one independent Infantry Company, five Reconnaissance Platoons (including the Pathfinder
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The 11 Maintenance
Company is tasked with the maintenance and repair of motorcycles, 4x4s, trucks, armament and electronics. In addition to on-base maintenance and repairs, the company is capable of fulfilling their duties in the field. Mechanics can provide battle damage repairs close to the
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they form the 11th Air
Manoeuvre Brigade (11 AMB). In 2003 in Poland (exercise Gainful Sword), 2012 in the Netherlands (exercise Peregrine Sword) and 2014 in Hungary the brigade completed its operational readiness tests to (re)apply for the "Air Assault" status. The successful qualifications
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operations. The use of helicopters that is limited to the transport of troops merely qualifies as an airmobile operation, while combined operations with the attack helicopters qualify as air mechanised operations. Lastly, the operational deployment of paratroopers are called
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The 11 Engineer
Company consist of engineer reconnaissance, advanced search teams, engineer platoons and a construction squad. The company supports the brigade with mobility and counter-mobility. Mobility support enables friendly troops to maneuver unobstructed by providing
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11 Medical
Company consists of a company staff, a logistic platoon and three medical platoons. The company provides all emergency, curative and preventive medical care to the brigade. A significant share of the company assets are transportable by air.
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All of the units of the brigade, except for the 20 Infantry
Battalion National Reserve, have demonstrated the capability to perform air assault operations, therefore the abbreviation AASLT is often added to the name of the companies or battalions.
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The 11 Supply
Company provides the timely supply of ammunition, food, water, fuel and spare parts wherever the brigade operates. The company has access to a wide variety of vehicles for its tasks, ranging from large trucks and forklifts to the
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on a maroon shield with two crossed swords underneath. The background color is related to the maroon berets worn by troops of the brigade. The maroon beret is the international standard for air landing troops. The EM stands for
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Reserve Battalion came under the command of the 11 Air Assault Brigade in 2012. A Colonel of the western regional military command is part of the brigade staff and commands national operations in the provinces of
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Previously, the brigade also included 11 Mortar company and 11 Air Defense company, but these were disbanded after budget cuts in April 2011. Their tasks have been taken over by the artillery and anti-aircraft artillery.
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The reconnaissance platoons function as the eyes and ears of the battalion commander. They are deployed behind enemy lines, often days before the main assault force arrives; they therefore play a crucial role as
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since July 2003, 11 Air Assault Brigade contributed a company to SFIR-3, and the majority of the SFIR-4 and SFIR-5 rotations between July 2004 and March 2005. Troops of the brigade were regularly confronted with
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operations. Moreover, the brigade is capable of operating in a motorised capacity using heavily armed, light-armoured vehicles. Troops that have undergone specialised training are qualified to assist the army's
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units. The air manoeuvre warfare conducted by the brigade makes it especially effective for operations behind enemy lines, to swiftly gain hold of strategic locations such as bridges until being relieved by
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are located on the back of the vehicles and can be deployed by an individual soldier. This set-up enables independent, rapid and offensive operations. An area can swiftly be dominated and stabilised.
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The 11 Air Assault Brigade is a rapidly deployable and highly mobile force. The brigade operates either by foot, using light vehicles or using tactical or strategic airlift capabilities (such as
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in Mali. The Dutch forces were tasked with conducting reconnaissance and gathering intelligence on the various rebel factions that were active in their sectors. After two years, during which the
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training which enables them to operate in, and the vicinity of water. The recces and advanced search teams are part of the Engineers Advanced Reconnaissance and Search (EARS) Platoon.
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Since 2011, the brigade has fielded patrol companies. A patrol company consists of a headquarters platoon, two patrol platoons and a reconnaissance platoon. During deployments in
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weapons. The platoon headquarters consist of the platoon commander (a 1st or 2nd lieutenant), the platoon sergeant (a first sergeant) and the platoon medic (a corporal).
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An infantry company consist of a headquarters platoon, three line platoons, a mortars squad, sniper squad and fire support squad. The fire support squads consist of a
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are used for reconnaissance and air support purposes. When the helicopters are deployed combinedly with infantry during an offensive operation, they qualify as
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4x4s, awaiting the delivery of purpose-built vehicles. The MB 290GD 10 kN vehicles are manned by three, instead of two infantrymen and equipped with a
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D Companies into designated SOF Support Companies. All infantry battalions are still required to perform air assault tasks on battalion and brigade level.
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in October 2001. In December 2001, the Dutch government decided to deploy a reinforced company of approximately 200 personnel to the
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Mark Weijdt. The Netherlands ended its large-scale deployment of troops, which amounted to more than 2000 troops, in August 2010.
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as his second in command. The squad consists of eight men; two infantry sappers, two machine gunners who operate the
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The Pathfinder Platoon 'Madju' was established in 2007 and is part of the 11 Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron. The
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upon completion of the demanding training course, those qualified as military parachutists wear the appropriate
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433:(ISAF). For each rotation, one of the three infantry battalions of 11 Air Assault Brigade supplied a company.
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1699:"Langgekoesterde 'wing' voor airdroppers: Luchtbevoorrading veel meer dan pakket afleveren"
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units. Therefore, the maroon berets are specialised in platoon- and company-sized raids.
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1502:"25 jaar Luchtmobiele Brigade: Een jonge, maar rijke geschiedenis in valkenvlucht"
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1533:"The Dutch peacekeepers still haunted by ghosts of Srebrenica"
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The 11 Air Assault Brigade consists of the following units:
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The brigade distinguishes a number of operational concepts.
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operations. Troops of the brigade are qualified to wear the
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team. The company's size averages 130 personnel, led by a
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Dienstvak Militair Psychologische en Sociologische Dienst
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Muslim enclaves and the UN-designated "safe zone" of
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Brigade general Ron Smits, former brigade commander
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1886:Korps Inlichtingen & Veiligheid Prinses Alexia
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1363:2024-present: Brigadier General Frank Grandia EMSD
1315:1993 – 1995: Brigadier General Jan Willem Brinkman
1308:Below follows a list of the brigade's commanders:
292:in 1989. In the Netherlands, the need arose for a
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1957:Airborne units and formations of the Netherlands
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1916:Dienstvak van de Lichamelijke Oefening en Sport
1354:2014 – 2017: Brigadier General Kees Matthijssen
1318:1995 – 1996: Brigadier General G.J.M. Bastiaans
1348:2010 – 2011: Brigadier General Otto van Wiggen
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342:United Nations Security Council Resolution 819
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1360:2021–2024: Brigadier General Cas Schreurs MSc
939:Insignia of the Supply and Transport regiment
1829:Regiment Infanterie Prins Johan Willem Friso
1336:2003 – 2006: Brigadier General Koen Gijsbers
1327:2000 – 2001: Brigadier General Leen Noordzij
1324:1998 – 2000: Brigadier General Rein van Vels
1321:1996 – 1998: Brigadier General J.R. Karssing
1312:1990 – 1993: Brigadier General L.G. Dijkstra
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522:RNLAF CH-47 Chinook lifting a German
1910:Dienstvak Militair Juridische Dienst
1844:Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard
1642:"Gevechtsondersteuning en logistiek"
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891:Insignia of the Grenadiers' regiment
839:11 Brigade Reconnaissance Squadron "
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1667:Oosthoek, Jack (4 July 2019).
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248:Division Schnelle Kräfte
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1500:Schoeman, J.R. (2017).
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647:Oranje Barracks, in
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395:Sergeant First Class
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1839:Regiment van Heutsz
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1506:Militaire Spectator
1412:7DecemberDivisie.nl
1386:english.defensie.nl
1238:, the E Company in
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