| Armoured Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Panserbataljonen | |
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| Active | 1987–present |
| Country |  Norway |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Dragoons |
| Role | Mechanised infantry |
| Size | One battlegroup |
| Part of | Brigade Nord |
| Garrison/HQ | Setermoen |
| Nickname(s) | "Panser" |
| Motto(s) | Bitit Fyrst (Strike First) |
| Colors | Black beret, Yellow and green |
| Mascot(s) | Den sorte mink (The Black Mink) |
| Anniversaries | Saint George's Day |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant colonel Lars Jansen |
The Armoured Battalion (Norwegian: Panserbataljonen) is the first battalion and an infantry unit of the Norwegian Army. Although it is categorised as an armoured unit, the battalion (strictly a battlegroup) primarily serves in the mechanised infantry role. As with the Telemark Bataljon it also has a tank squadron equipped with the Leopard 2 main battle tank. It was formed in 1987 and has participated in several international operations in the Balkans (KFOR) and in Afghanistan (ISAF). The battalion is recognised as a cavalry unit for ceremonial purposes, so its conscripted soldiers are referred to as dragoons as opposed to privates, as is the case in most of the Norwegian Army.