12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile)
The 12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile) (Portuguese: 12.ª Brigada de Infantaria Leve (Aeromóvel), 12ª Bda Inf L (Amv)) is a large unit of the Brazilian Army based in Caçapava, São Paulo. It is subordinated to the 2nd Army Division. Since 1995 its elements have been transported by Army Aviation helicopters, being able to quickly operate in any part of Brazil's territory.
| 12th Light Infantry Brigade (Airmobile) | |
|---|---|
| 12.ª Brigada de Infantaria Leve (Aeromóvel) | |
The brigade's insignia | |
| Active | 1995 - present |
| Country | Brazil |
| Branch | Brazilian Army |
| Part of | 2nd Army Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Caçapava, São Paulo |
| Nickname(s) | Fornovo di Taro Brigade |
| Colors | Beige (beret) |
| Website | bdaamv |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Rodrigo Ferraz Silva |
Its troops can be infiltrated on the front lines, with different risks, in the enemy rear in airmobile assaults. The brigade has participated in several political-military events in Brazil's history, and some of its personnel was part of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II, giving rise to its name "Brigada Fornovo di Taro" (Fornovo di Taro Brigade) in honor of the homonymous battle.