Defend the Czech Republic
Protect the country’s territory, sovereignty, population and critical assets.
About the Czech Land Forces
Czech Armed Forces
Ready to defend, prepared to support
The Czech Land Forces are the principal combat component of the Czech Armed Forces. They defend the Czech Republic, maintain readiness for demanding operations, fulfil allied commitments and support civil authorities when the country needs military assistance.
Our mission
Contribute to collective defence
Provide capable forces for NATO commitments, multinational formations and operations with allies.
Build combat readiness
Train personnel, develop capabilities and prepare units to operate in complex and high-intensity environments.
Support citizens at home
Assist the Integrated Rescue System and other authorities during emergencies, disasters and other serious threats.
How we operate
The Land Forces combine manoeuvre units with artillery, engineering, logistics, CBRN defence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare capabilities. This structure allows them to form mission-tailored task forces for national defence and for operations within allied formations.
Training with NATO partners, common procedures and the ability to exchange information are essential to interoperability. Czech units regularly prepare to operate alongside allied forces under a shared command.
Main formations
The Land Forces Command directs the preparation and development of eight principal combat and combat-support formations. Select a formation to see its role within the force.
Manoeuvre4th Rapid Deployment BrigadeRapidly deployable combined-arms forces.Manoeuvre7th Mechanised BrigadeHeavy mechanised combat power.Airborne43rd Airborne RegimentHigh-readiness airborne forces.Fire support13th Artillery RegimentArtillery and coordinated fire support.Sustainment14th Logistic Support RegimentLogistics for sustained operations.Engineering15th Engineer RegimentMobility, counter-mobility and EOD support.CBRN defence31st CBRN Defence RegimentSpecialist protection against CBRN threats.Information advantage53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare RegimentReconnaissance, surveillance and electronic warfare.
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