04Rapid deployment
4th Rapid Deployment Brigade
A highly mobile combined-arms formation prepared for rapid national and allied deployment across the full spectrum of operations.
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Units & Capabilities
Organisation and operational capability
Built to fight, support and sustain
The Czech Land Forces combine manoeuvre, fire support, engineering, CBRN defence, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and logistics in a single integrated force. Their formations protect the Czech Republic, contribute to NATO collective defence and support citizens during emergencies.
Organisation
Main formations
Eight major formations provide the combat, combat-support and sustainment capabilities of the Czech Land Forces.
07Heavy manoeuvre
7th Mechanised Brigade
The heavy mechanised core of the Land Forces, designed for high-intensity combat and the development of the Czech heavy brigade.
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43Airborne forces
43rd Airborne Regiment
A high-readiness airborne formation capable of rapid insertion, independent action and operations in demanding environments.
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13Fires
13th Artillery Regiment
Provides coordinated indirect fire support to Land Forces units and allied formations during training and operations.
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14Sustainment
14th Logistic Support Regiment
Ensures transport, supply, maintenance and other essential support that keeps units operational at home and abroad.
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15Engineer support
15th Engineer Regiment
Delivers mobility, counter-mobility, bridging, EOD and general engineering support to military units and civil authorities.
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31CBRN defence
31st CBRN Defence Regiment
Detects, identifies and monitors CBRN hazards, provides warning and conducts decontamination of personnel and equipment.
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53Information advantage
53rd Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Regiment
Provides reconnaissance, surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities that support commanders’ decisions and force protection.
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Operational effect
Core capabilities
The formations train and operate as an integrated system, combining their specialist roles to create effective and sustainable land combat power.
Manoeuvre and close combat
Mechanised, motorised and airborne units seize and hold terrain, protect critical areas and defeat hostile forces.
4th Rapid Deployment Brigade · 7th Mechanised Brigade · 43rd Airborne Regiment
Fires
Artillery delivers timely and coordinated fire support for Czech and allied manoeuvre formations.
Engineer support
Military engineers enable movement, create and breach obstacles, build crossings and remove explosive threats.
CBRN defence
Specialists provide reconnaissance, detection, warning, sampling and decontamination in hazardous environments.
Reconnaissance and electronic warfare
Reconnaissance, surveillance and electronic warfare create information advantage and help protect the force.
Logistics and sustainment
Transport, supply, maintenance and repair capabilities keep personnel and equipment ready for prolonged operations.
Training and operations
Capabilities in Action
See how Czech Land Forces capabilities are developed and tested in practice.
Manoeuvre and close combat
Czech Soldiers Train in Moving-Vehicle Firing and Close Quarters Battle at Lešť
Training by personnel from the 42nd Mechanised Battalion and the 44th Light Motorised Battalion.
Engineer support
Bridging the Elbe: Czech Military Engineers Train in River-Crossing Operations
River-crossing training by the 152nd Engineer Battalion.
Information and emerging technology
Drone Shield 2026: The Army Tests Technologies Reshaping the Battlefield
Testing uncrewed systems and technologies reshaping the battlefield.
CBRN defence
Yellow Cross 2026 Tested Allied CBRN Readiness
Multinational training in CBRN defence and allied readiness.
Ready for national and collective defence
The Czech Land Forces train with NATO allies, maintain deployable units and continuously modernise equipment, command systems and training for the demands of contemporary operations.
