6th Rocket Brigade
Military unit
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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]
Active1962–1998
Country
Soviet Union (1962–1991)
Russia (1992–1998)
Soviet Union (1962–1991)
Russia (1992–1998)BranchSoviet Army (1962–1991)
Russian Ground Forces (1992–1998)
Russian Ground Forces (1992–1998)
TypeTactical Ballistic Missile Brigade
| 6th Rocket Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962–1998 |
| Country | Soviet Union (1962–1991) Russia (1992–1998) |
| Branch | Soviet Army (1962–1991) Russian Ground Forces (1992–1998) |
| Type | Tactical Ballistic Missile Brigade |
| Part of | 6th Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Pinozero |
History
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]