The 6th Light Armoured Brigade is one of the eight inter-arm brigades which are at the disposition of the Commandement des Forces Terrestres. The headquarters of the brigade is situated in Nîmes. The brigade is capable of deploying to any exterior theatre of operation while delivering fire power, agility, and mobility.

History

The brigade is heir to the 6th Cavalry Division of 1914, the 6th Light Cavalry Division of 1940, and the 6th Armoured Division, stationed in Compiègne (1951-1957) and then in Strasbourg (1977-1984) In 1984, the formation was reorganised as the 6th Light Armoured Division (6e DLB) and was part of the Rapid Action Force (1984-1999). The division then was formed of 7 regiments, 5 professionals out which 3 are part of the Foreign Legion:

Structure in 2007

Following Army reorganisation in 1999, the division was renamed the 6th Light Armoured Brigade. It consists of 6000 service personnel with 2100 wheeled vehicles, and includes 6 regiments and one transmission company: It includes significant numbers of the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine.

Organization in 2009

Strong with 6000 service personnel, legionnaires and Troupes de Marine the brigade is composed of:

Organization in 2016

Mostly manned with troops from the Foreign Legion and Troupes de Marine, the brigade is composed of:

Division & Brigade Commanders

(1984 - 1999)

(1999 - present)