Czech Land Forces
The Czech Land Forces (Czech: Pozemní síly) are the land warfare forces of the Czech Republic. The Land Forces consisting of various types of arms and services complemented by air and special operations forces constitute the core of the Czech Armed Forces. Land Forces Command is located in Olomouc.
| Czech Land Forces | |
|---|---|
| Pozemní síly | |
Emblem of the Czech Land Forces | |
| Founded | 1 January 1993 (31 years, 3 months) |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 13,000 soldiers |
| Part of | Czech Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Olomouc |
| Engagements | IFOR SFOR Kosovo Force War in Iraq War in Afghanistan EUTM Mali |
| Website | Official Website |
| Commanders | |
| Land Forces Commander | Major general Roman Náhončík |
| Insignia | |
| National emblem | |
| Flag | |
Peacetime structure comprises two mechanized brigades, an airborne regiment and specialized regiments of artillery, logistics, engineers, CBRN defence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Mechanized brigades are equipped with various types of combat vehicles to ensure the execution of different combat operations.
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