UK–Dutch Battlegroup

The UK–Dutch Battlegroup^[3] or UK/NL EUBG 2010 (Dutch: Brits-Nederlandse Battlegroup^[4] or Nederlands-Britse Battlegroup)^[5] is an EU Battlegroup led by the United Kingdom, in which the Netherlands also participate. It was on standby during the first half of 2010, simultaneously with Battlegroup I-2010.^[1][2]

UK–Dutch Battlegroup UK/NL EUBG 2010
Active	1 January 2010 – 30 June 2010[1][2]
Country	United Kingdom Netherlands
Allegiance	European Union
Branch	EU Battlegroup
Type	Rapid reaction force
Size	1500
Part of	European Union Military Staff
Garrison/HQ	London, United Kingdom

The core of the battlegroup was formed by the United Kingdom/Netherlands Amphibious Force (UK/NL AF), that has existed since 1972.^[4][6][7]

Composition and equipment

The Dutch provided the 11th Infantry Company of the Korps Mariniers, mortar support, medical support, a logistics detachment, a senior national representative and personnel for a combined headquarters staff. Within the battlegroup, the marines company is embedded in the 42 Commando Royal Marines.^[5]

Exercise

In late November 2009, UK/NL EUBG 2010 conducted exercises, codenamed "Orange Marauder" in the Salisbury Plain Training Area. Evacuation operations, convoy escorting and patrolling, as well as staff functioning, were trained.^[5]