Rapid Reaction Brigade (Albania)
| Albanian Army Rapid Reaction Brigade Brigada e Reagimit të Shpejtë | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 January 2001 |
| Country |  Albania |
| Branch | Albanian Land Forces |
| Part of | Albanian Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Tirana |
The Albanian Rapid Reaction Brigade was created on 6 January 2001. It is the core unit of the Albanian Land Forces. In January 2003 there was the first structural reorganization[1] and since November 2006 we have the current organization. It is considered a first priority unit of the Albanian Armed Forces.
Mission
The Brigade carries out offensive and defensive operations, Peace Support Operations and humanitarian assistance.
Equipment
- TT pistol
- Makarov pistol
- Heckler & Koch MP5
- AK-47
- Type 54 HMG
- RPD machine gun
- Dragunov sniper rifle
- 60 mm mortar
- 81 mm mortar
- 120 mm mortar
- Type 66 152 mm towed gun-howitzer
- RPG-7
Peacetime Structure
The Rapid Reaction Brigade has its Command and HQ, 3 Infantry battalions, 1 Logistic Battalion, 1 Artillery Battalion, 1 Engineer Battalion, and 4 Subordinate Companies（Reconnaissance, NBC Protection, Signal, Military Police.
See also
References
- ↑ Europe, United States Congress Commission on Security and Cooperation in (2006). Advancing Democracy in Albania: Hearing Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, July 20, 2004. U.S. Government Printing Office. ISBN 978-0-16-076186-7. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
