6th Rocket Brigade

The 6th Rocket Brigade was a Tactical [ballistic missile] brigade of the Soviet Army. The brigade was activated in 1962 with the 6th [Army (Soviet Union)|6th Army] and disbanded in 1998.

History

The 6th Missile Brigade was activated in 1962 at Pinozero with the 6th Army. It included three separate missile battalions and a technical battery. It was equipped with R-11 Zemlya tactical ballistic missiles. In December 1991, the brigade received newer OTR-21 Tochka tactical ballistic missiles. The brigade was disbanded in 1998.