1st Maneuver Support Brigade "Argedava" | |
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Brigada 1 Sprijin Manevră "Argedava" | |
Active | 1 April 1909–1947 (as the 36th Infantry Regiment) 1 June 2005–present (current form) |
Country | Romania |
Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
Part of | Romanian General Headquarters |
Garrison/HQ | Bucharest |
Anniversaries | 1 April |
Engagements | Second Balkan War First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Ovidiu Lungu |
The 1st Maneuver Support Brigade "Argedava" (Brigada 1 Sprijin Manevră "Argedava") is a brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. It was initially formed as the 36th Infantry Regiment, and named after the Moldavian Voivode Vasile Lupu.
The brigade is considered the best and most modern infantry brigade in the Romanian Land Forces; its headquarters are located in Bucharest. The 1st Brigade is formed around a command with a multifunctional staff, intended to ensure the conduct of operations in the rear area and includes structures of paratroopers, CBRN, CIMIC, engineering, military police, anti-aircraft defense, as well as logistical support. The unit is under structural reorganization which is set to complete in 2024.[1]