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Royal Netherlands Army
The Royal Netherlands Army (Koninklijke Landmacht) is the land forces element of the Military of the Netherlands. The core fighting element of the army is divided into four separate brigades, three mechanised and one airborne.
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Structure of the Army
| 11 Luchtmobile Brigade | 13 Gemechaniseerde Brigade | 41 Gemechaniseerde Brigade | 43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade |
| 11 Infanteriebataljon Garde Grenadiers en Jagers | 17 Pantserinfanteriebataljon Garde Fusiliers Prinses Irene | 42 Pantserinfanteriebataljon Limburgse Jagers | 17 Pantserinfanteriebataljon Johan Willem Friso |
| 12 Infanteriebataljon Regiment Van Heutsz | 11 Tankbataljon Regiment Huzaren Van Sytzama | 101 Tankbataljon Regiment Huzaren Prins Alexander | 11 Tankbataljon Regiment Huzaren Prins van Oranje |
| 13 Infanteriebataljon Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard | 42 Brigadeverkenningseskardon Regiment Huzaren van Boreel | 41 Brigadeverkenningseskardon Regiment Huzaren van Boreel | 43 Brigadeverkenningseskardon Regiment Huzaren van Boreel |
| 11 Mortarcompagnie 'Margriet' | 11 Afdeling Rijdende Artillerie | 41 Afdeling Veldartillerie | 14 Afdeling Veldartillerie |
| 11 Luchtverdedigingscompagnie 'Samarinde' | 13 Pantserluchtdoelartilleriebatterij | 11 Pantserluchtdoelartilleriebatterij | 14 Pantserluchtdoelartilleriebatterij |
| 11 Geniecompagnie | 13 Pantsergeniecompagnie | 41 Pantsergeniecompagnie Zwaar | 43 Pantsergeniecompagine |
| 11 Herstelcompagnie | 13 Herstelcompagnie | 41 Herstelcompagnie | 43 Herstelcompagnie |
| 11 Bevoorradingscompagnie | 13 Bevocompagnie | 41 Bevocompagnie | 43 Bevocompagnie |
| 11 Geneeskundigecompagnie | 13 Geneeskundigecompagnie | 41 Geneeskundigecompagnie | 43 Geneeskundigecompagnie |
| 11 Stafstafcompagnie | 13 Stafstafcompagnie | 41 Stafstafcompagnie | 43 Stafstafcompagnie |
Separate from the four brigades is the Korps Commandotroepen, the army's commando trained soldiers. The KCT itself is essentially another infantry battalion, with three fighting companies and an HQ/support company. It is used for special operations as needed.
The Divisie Logistiek Commando is the organisation responsible for overseeing the army's combat support services, with logistics and transport, ordnance and medical services coming under its control.
Units of the Royal Netherlands Army
Cavalry
- Regiment Huzaren Prins van Oranje
- Regiment Huzaren Van Boreel
- Regiment Huzaren Prins Alexander
- Regiment Huzaren Van Sytzama
Infantry
Each infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army consists of a single battalion:
Guards
Line Infantry
- Regiment Infanterie Johan Willem Friso
- Regiment Limburgse Jagers
- Regiment Van Heutsz
- Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard
Commando
Support Arms
- Korps Veldartillerie - Field Artillery
- Korps Rijdende Artillerie - Horse Artillery
- Korps Luchtdoelartillerie - Air Defence Artillery
- Regiment Genietroepen - Engineers
- Regiment Verbindingstroepen - Signals
Services
- Regiment Bevoorradings-en Transporttroepen - Transport and Logistics
- Regiment Geneeskundige Troepen - Medical
- Regiment Technische Troepen - Electrical/Mechanical Engineers
- Korps Militaire Administratie - Administration
- Koninklijke Militaire Academie - Royal Military Academy
- Koninklijke Militaire School - Royal Military School
Equipment
Armour
- Leopard 2A5/2A6 Main Battle Tank
- YPR-765 Armoured Personnel Carrier
- Fennek Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
- XA-188 Armoured Personnel Carrier (wheeled)
Other Armoured Vehicles
- Leopard 1 Bridgelayer
- Leopard 1 Engineering Tank
- Leopard 2 Recovery Tank
- Fuchs 2 NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
Artillery
Personal Weapons
- GLOCK 17 9 mm pistol
- Diemaco C7 5.56 mm assault rifle
- L16A2 81 mm mortar
- 120 mm mortar
- M136 anti-tank weapon
- TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile system) anti-tank weapon
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