27th Mountain Infantry Brigade (France)
The 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade (French: 27e Brigade d'Infanterie de Montagne, 27e BIM) is a mountain infantry formation of the French Army. The brigade is subordinated to the 1st Armored Division and specializes in mountain warfare.
27th Mountain Infantry Brigade | |
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27e Brigade d'Infanterie de Montagne | |
Badge of the 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade | |
Active | 1888–present |
Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Mountain infantry |
Size | ~6,500 |
Part of | 1st Division |
Garrison/HQ | Varces, France |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jean Vallette d'Osia Jacques Faure Alain Le Ray |
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