About the subdivision | Third Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade
Third Mechanized Battalion

3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade

A mechanized battalion with a systematic approach to training, management and task performance.

who we are

On duty: June 25, 2024 — Today
Number: 500 - 700 military personnel
Military unit: A4977
Motto: Faith and weapons
Base point: Lviv region
Type: Mechanized battalion

The third mechanized battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade is a combat unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine. We build our service on training, systematicity, teamwork and professional development of personnel.

We strive for each member of the military to occupy a position where their experience, skills and motivation bring the greatest benefit to the unit. Training, adaptation and interaction are an integral part of the service.

Soldiers of the battalion in combat training
Soldiers of the battalion in position
Soldiers of the battalion during exercises
Soldiers of the battalion

Command

“The commander of the 3rd mechanized battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade is convinced that professionalism saves lives. That is why special attention is paid to the training, organization, interaction and support of military personnel. Under his leadership, the division develops as a team in which competence, responsibility and mutual trust are the basis of daily work."

Commander 3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade

Commander of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion 160th Mechanized Brigade

How the battalion is organized

The structure of the battalion is built according to modern military standards to ensure maximum autonomy and combat capability of each unit.

3 mechanized mouths

The basis of the battalion: assault actions, defense and maintenance of frontiers

Rota UAV

Aerial reconnaissance, attack FPV drones and night bombers

Mortar battery

Fire support of the mouth: suppressing the enemy and covering the maneuver

Communications platoon

Secure digital communication and uninterrupted management of units

3 separate fire platoons

Platoons of machine gun, grenade launcher and anti-tank missile systems

Anti-aircraft missile platoon

Covering units from enemy aircraft and UAV strikes

Platoon EW

Electronic warfare: suppression of enemy drones and defense of positions

Engineering and sapper platoon

Fortification of positions, engineering barriers and demining

Reconnaissance platoon

Detection of the enemy, observation and transfer of coordinates

Material support platoon

Supply of ammunition, fuel and provisions to the position

Technical support platoon

Repair and evacuation of wheeled and tracked equipment

Medical point

Combat medics, evacuation (CASEVAC) and stabilization of the wounded

Principles of work

The rules by which the battalion operates during planning, management and execution of combat missions.

01

Intelligence before action

No operation begins blindly. Complete knowledge of the enemy, terrain and safe routes is a prerequisite for every combat order.

02

Complex cover of infantry

The infantry is never alone. Each group has constant drone support in the air, a EW dome, reliable communications and planned fire support.

03

Analysis of actions (After Action Review)

Detailed analysis of each mission after completion. Fixing errors, improving tactical schemes and quickly transferring combat experience to the entire unit.

04

Professional service

Man in his place. Distribution of duties taking into account civilian experience, technical competences and personal motivation of each serviceman.

05

Discipline of communication and masking

Strict adherence to radio silence, cyber hygiene and masking of positions. Invisibility to enemy intelligence is the basis for saving the lives of personnel.

06

Institute of sergeants

A sergeant is a leader on the battlefield and a support of the fighter. Commanders' confidence in the decisions of the sergeant corps in the field and continuous feedback from the bottom up.

05 / Preparation and training

Training and education guarantees

We invest in each fighter: from basic training to mastering high-tech military specialties. You will get real skills for confident and safe service.

Basic training Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT)

Basic military training

Basic Combined Arms Training (BCAT) - mandatory quality course for recruits: tactics, fire training, tactical medicine (TCCC), engineering safety and survival in modern combat conditions.

Professional training

Vocational training from scratch

In-depth mastery of the chosen specialty: piloting UAV, systems EW, communication, mine work, technical support on modern simulators and training grounds.

Team coordination

Team coordination

Integration into the unit, anchoring under an experienced sergeant-mentor and practicing coordinated actions in crews before performing tasks.

Continuous development

Continuous development

Continuous professional development, mastering the latest technological samples of technology and UAV, support and accompaniment of commanders at every stage.

Specializations of the battalion

Anchoring group

Mechanized companies, securing and maintaining boundaries, surveillance, enemy detection

Unmanned systems

Aerial reconnaissance, bombers, FPV attack drones, parcel delivery

Logistics

Uninterrupted supply of ammunition, fuel, provisions and material resources

Communication and analytics

Secure digital communications, Delta situational awareness and headquarters analytics

Communication with the battalion

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