Function
The 11 LMB is a highly disciplined, light infantry, rapid reaction force. It is trained to operate in any climatological and geological condition. The unit can be deployed in 7 days to 20 days (depending on deployment size), anywhere in the world.
Signalling the capabilities of its soldiers, the brigade is airborne qualified, the men of 11 LMB operators wear the maroon beret. 11 LMB soldiers can be deployed by helicopter (fast-rope and rappelling) and fixed-wing aircraft (parachute). The emphasis is on air assault operations (by helicopters and Air Landing Operations), but each battalion has a dedicated parachute trained company. The brigade reconnaissance unit and the battalions' reconnaissance platoons are all paratrooper.
The primary task of 11 LMB is to ensure the defense of the Netherlands and its NATO allies. Its second primary task is to be deployed worldwide as an expeditionary, peacekeeping and peace-enforcing formation. It has seen action in Bosnia, Macedonia, Cyprus, Kosovo, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is now deployed in Afghanistan.
Other than peace(-keeping) missions, the 11 LMB can also be deployed for humanitarian aid missions, evacuation, disaster relief and (combat) search and rescue (CSAR).
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