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6th Rocket Brigade

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6th Rocket Brigade
Active1962–1998
Country Soviet Union (1962–1991)
 Russia (1992–1998)
BranchSoviet Army (1962–1991)
Russian Ground Forces (1992–1998)
TypeTactical Ballistic Missile Brigade
Part of6th Army
Garrison/HQPinozero

The 6th Rocket Brigade was a Tactical ballistic missile brigade of the Soviet Army. The brigade was activated in 1962 with the 6th Army and disbanded in 1998.[1]

History

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The 6th Missile Brigade was activated in 1962 at Pinozero with the 6th Army. It included three separate missile battalions and a technical battery. It was equipped with R-11 Zemlya (SS-1B Scud A) tactical ballistic missiles. In December 1991, the brigade received newer OTR-21 Tochka tactical ballistic missiles. The brigade was disbanded in 1998.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Holm, Michael. "6th Missile Brigade". www.ww2.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-16.