Soviet Naval Infantry Brigade

Modern

by Alden Ross

Troop Quality: ELITE, Morale: 10

BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, with:

    1 Command Stand
    1 BTR-60/70PU
    1 TOC Van

BRIGADE AA BATTERY, with:
    1 SA-9
    1 ZSU-23-4

BRIGADE ANTITANK MISSILE BATTERY, with:
    2 BDRM/AT-5

BRIGADE RECON COMPANY, with:
    1 Recon BDRM-2
    1 Recon PT-76

BRIGADE MORTAR PLATOON, with:
    1 BTR-60
    1 Vasilek 82mm automortar

BRIGADE ENGINEER COMPANY, with
    1 Command Engineer Stand
    1 MTU Bridge
    1 Medium Truck
    1 K-61 amphibian vehicle

BRIGADE MAINTENANCE COMPANY, with:
    2 Maintence Vans
    1 ARV

BRIGADE MOTOR TRANSPORT COMPANY, with:
    3 Heavy Ammo Trucks

3 to 5 NAVAL INFANTRY BATTALIONS, each with:

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS, with:
      1 Command Stand
      1 BRDM- 2/MU
      1 Heavy Ammo Truck

    3 RIFLE COMPANIES, each with:

      3 BTR-60/70
      1 Command Infantry Stand
      2 Infantry Stands

    1 MORTAR BATTERY, with:

      1 120mm Mortar
      1 Gun Crew Stand (DS)
      1 Medium Truck

    1 ANTITANK PLATOON, with:

      1 BTR-60/70
      1 AT-4 Stand

1 to 2 TANK BATTALIONS, each with:

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS, with:
      1 Command MBT
      1 Heavy Ammo Truck with Trailer
      1 Maintence Van

    3 TANK COMPANIES, each with:

      1 Command PT-76
      2 PT- 76s

    1 TANK COMPANY, with:

      1 Command MBT
      2 MBT

1 ARTILLERY BATTALION, with:

    BATTALION HEADQUARTERS, with:
      1 COP Stand
      1 ACRV-1
      1 ACRV-2 TOC
      1 Heavy Truck with Trader

    3 BATTERIES, each with:

      1 ZS1 122mm SP Howitzer
      1 Medium Ammo Truck

1 ROCKET LAUNCHER BATTALIONS, with:

    BATTALION HEADQUARTES, with:
      1 COP Stand
      1 Van
      2 Heavy Trucks with Trailers

    3 BATTERIES, each with:

      1 BM-21 Rocket Launcher
      1 Medium Truck with Trailer

Notes

1. According to U.S. Intelligence, three of the four Soviet Naval Infantry units are possibly regiments/brigades, while the one stationed on the Pacific coast is considered a Brigade/ Division.

2. A Naval Infantry Regiment is like a BTR Regiment of a Motorized Rifle Regiment, while the Brigade has two additional infantry battalions, one additional Link battalion, and a BM-21 Rocket Launcher Battalion.

3. In the Tank Battalion, the MBT Company is either a T-55 or a T-72. If the T-55 company is present, one Link is equipped as a flamethrower.

4. At least one infantry battalion is parachute trained, while all of the remaining infantry battalions are trained to be able to carry out air assault missions. Wheriplaying Combined Arms, consider the Naval Infantry as Airborne Infantry for weapons and abilities.

5. As of yet the Soviet Naval Infantry has not yet been equipped with the BTR-80.

References

10 MILLION BAYONETS, David Isby
SOVIET BLOC ELITE FORCES, Steve Zologa

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