2nd Mountain Troops Brigade (Romania)
| 2nd Mountain Troops Brigade "Sarmizegetusa" | |
|---|---|
| Brigada 2 Vânători de munte "Sarmizegetusa" | |
Soldiers from the 206th Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Mountain Troops Brigade, and the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade during Operation Wolf Strike | |
| Active | 1 July 1923 – present |
| Country | Romania |
| Branch | Romanian Land Forces |
| Type | Mountain troops |
| Size | 6 battalions + other supporting companies |
| Part of | 4th Infantry Division "Gemina" |
| Garrison/HQ | Brașov, Romania |
| Nickname | Divizia de cremene (Flint Division – during World War II) |
| Anniversaries | 1 July |
| Engagements | World War II
Iraq War Afghanistan War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier general Traian Maghercă |
| Notable commanders | Lieutenant general Ioan Dumitrache |
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The 2nd Mountain Troops Brigade "Sarmizegetusa" (Brigada 2 Vânători de Munte "Sarmizegetusa") is a mountain troops brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. The brigade was initially formed as the 2nd Mountain Troops Division on 1 July 1923. The unit distinguished itself in the campaigns of World War II from 1941 to 1945, receiving the nickname "Flint Division" (Divizia de cremene). It is now named after the most important Dacian military, religious and political centre. The 2nd Mountain Troops Brigade is currently subordinated to the 4th Infantry Division and has its headquarters in Brașov.