Czech–Slovak Battlegroup

The Czech–Slovak Battlegroup^[2] also, incorrectly, called the Czech–Slovak Battle Group^[3] is an EU Battlegroup, led by the Czech Republic, in which Slovakia also participates.

Czech–Slovak Battlegroup
Active	1 July – 31 December 2009
Country	Czech Republic Slovakia
Allegiance	European Union
Branch	EU Battlegroup
Type	Regiment
Size	2,600[1]
Part of	European Union Military Staff

History

The decision to form the CSB (Czech-Slovak Battlegroup), was made in 2005, and developed in 2006.^[4] Between 2006 and 2008, the details of the chain of command were negotiated.^[5] The group was active in 2009, and was at full preparedness from 1 July 2009 until 31 December 2009.^[1]

Structure

The CSB consists of 2,600 soldiers, 2,200 of which are Czechs, and 400 Slovaks.^[1] When at full preparedness, the CSB is capable of rapid deployment to anywhere within 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi) of Brussels.^[5]

See also

• Visegrád Battlegroup