Capital Artillery Brigade
Unit of the Republic of Korea Army
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The Capital Artillery Brigade (Korean: 수도포병여단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the Capital Corps.[1]
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1 December 1991 – present (as Capital Artillery Brigade)
South Korea
Republic of Korea Army| Capital Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 수도포병여단 | |
K9 SPH's of Capital Artillery Brigade during fire exercise | |
| Active | 1 March 1974 (as Capital Corps Artillery Group) 1 December 1991 – present (as Capital Artillery Brigade) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Branch | Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Capital Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Siheung, Gyeonggi Province |
| Nickname | Loyal |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Lim Tae-ho |
History
The brigade founded as the Capital Corps Artillery Group on 1 March 1974 and changed to its current name as Capital Artillery Brigade on 1 December 1991.[2]
The brigade headquarters is located in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, and subordinate battalions are distributed throughout Incheon and Gimpo. The brigade headquarters is located at the rear, and subordinate battalions are located almost at the front. The size of the unit is the smallest among artillery brigades in ROKA. There are a total of five subordinate battalions and headquarters units.[3]
