Structure of the Royal Danish Army


This article lists the structure of the Royal Danish Army in 1989 and in November 2025:

Organization 1989

The army headquarters was located in Karup and tasked to train, maintain and prepare the army for war. However operational control in peacetime rested with the Western and the Eastern Regional Command. In wartime the former would have transferred its units to LANDJUT, while the latter would have become the LANDZEALAND command.

Western Regional Command

The Western Regional Command was based in Aarhus and commanded by a major general. In case of war it would have transferred command of all its units to NATO's Commander, Allied Land Forces Schleswig-Holstein and Jutland. The command was responsible for the South Jutland, Ribe, Vejle, Ringkjøbing, Viborg, North Jutland and Aarhus counties, which together form the Danish part of the Jutland peninsula, and also for the island of Funen, which with the surrounding islands formed the Funen County.Western Regional Command, Aarhus
  • * Jutland Division, Fredericia
  • ** 3rd Signal Battalion
  • ** 1st Jutland Brigade, Fredericia
  • *** 1st Brigade Staff Company
  • *** 1st Battalion, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • *** 1st Battalion, Kongens Jyske fodregiment
  • *** 1st Battalion, Fynske Livregiment,
  • *** 6th Artillery Battalion, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment,
  • *** 1st Armoured Engineer Company
  • *** 1st Logistic Battalion
  • *** 1st Military Police Detachment
  • ** 2nd Jutland Brigade, Skive
  • *** 2nd Brigade Staff Company
  • *** 2nd Battalion, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • *** 1st Battalion, Dronningens Livregiment,
  • *** 2nd Battalion, Dronningens Livregiment,
  • *** 3rd Artillery Battalion, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment,
  • *** 2nd Armoured Engineer Company
  • *** 3rd Logistic Battalion
  • *** 2nd Military Police Detachment
  • ** 3rd Jutland Brigade, Haderslev
  • *** 3rd Brigade Staff Company
  • *** 3rd Battalion, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • *** 1st Battalion, Prinsens Livregiment,
  • *** 2nd Battalion, Prinsens Livregiment,
  • *** 7th Artillery Battalion, Sønderjyske Artilleriregiment,
  • *** 3rd Armoured Engineer Company
  • *** 7th Logistic Battalion
  • *** 3rd Military Police Detachment
  • ** Divisional Artillery Regiment, Skive
  • *** Staff and Target Acquisition Battery
  • *** 23rd Artillery Battalion,
  • *** 24th Artillery Battalion,
  • *** 18th Heavy Battery,
  • *** 19th Heavy Battery,
  • ** 4th Battalion, Fynske Livregiment,
  • ** 5th Battalion, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • ** 6th Battalion, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • ** 33rd Artillery Battalion, Skive, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment
  • ** 14th Air Defence Battalion,
  • ** 3rd Engineer Battalion
  • ** 8th Logistic Battalion
  • ** Long Range Reconnaissance Company, Dronningens Livregiment
  • ** Electronic Warfare Company
  • ** Heavy Transport Company
  • ** 1st Military Police CompanyJutland Battle Group, Holstebro
  • * 7th Staff Company
  • * 4th Btn, Jydske Dragonregiment,
  • * 3rd Btn, Kongens Jyske Fodregiment,
  • * 4th Btn, Prinsens Livregiment,
  • * 8th Artillery Btn, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment,
  • * 7th Engineer Company
  • * 5th Logistic Battalion
  • * 7th Military Police DetachmentTerritorial Command Jutland and Funen in Fredericia
  • * 5th Signal Battalion
  • * 5th Engineer Battalion
  • * LRRP Company
  • * Host and Support Battalion
  • * Rear and Sustainment Battalion
  • * Logistics Support Group West
  • ** Supply Battalion
  • ** Transport Battalion
  • ** Medical Battalion
  • ** Maintenance Battalion
  • ** Field Replacement Commando
  • * 1st Territorial Region in Aalborg
  • ** 3rd Btn, Dronningens Livregiment,
  • ** 15th Light Battery, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment
  • ** Engineer Company
  • ** 6 × Homeguard Districts
  • *** 6 × Homeguard Staff Companies
  • *** 31 × Area Companies
  • *** 6 × Homeguard Military Police Companies
  • * 2nd Territorial Region in Viborg
  • ** 3rd Btn, Prinsens Livregiment,
  • ** 9th Light Battery, Nørrejyske Artilleriregiment
  • ** Engineer Company
  • ** 10 × Homeguard Districts
  • *** 10 × Homeguard Staff Companies
  • *** 56 × Area Companies
  • *** 10 × Homeguard Military Police Companies
  • * 3rd Territorial Region in Haderslev
  • ** 2nd Btn, Kongens Jyske Fodregiment,
  • ** 3rd Btn, Slesvigske Fodregiment,
  • ** 10th Artillery Battalion, Varde, Sønderjyske Artilleriregiment
  • ** Engineer Company
  • ** 11 × Homeguard Districts
  • *** 11 × Homeguard Staff companies
  • *** 53 × Area Companies
  • *** 11 × Homeguard Military Police Companies
  • * 4th Territorial Region in Odense
  • ** 2nd Btn, Fynske Livregiment, incl Two Tank destroyer Squadron,
  • ** 3rd Btn, Fynske Livregiment,
  • ** 11th Artillery Battalion, Varde, Sønderjyske Artilleriregiment
  • ** Engineer Company
  • ** 5 × Homeguard Districts
  • *** 5 × Homeguard staff companies
  • *** 32 × Area Companies
  • *** 5 × Homeguard Military Police Companies

Eastern Regional Command

The Eastern Regional Command was based in Ringsted and commanded by a major general, who in case of war would have become Commander, Allied Land Forces Zealand. The command was responsible for the Copenhagen and Frederiksberg municipalities, and the Copenhagen, Frederiksborg, Roskilde, West Zealand and Storstrøm counties.Eastern Regional Command, Ringsted
  • * 1st Signal Battalion
  • * 1st Zealand Brigade
  • ** 4th Brigade Staff Company
  • ** 1st Btn, Gardehusarregimentet,, 21 × M113
  • ** 2nd Btn, Danske Livregiment,, 32 × M113
  • ** 1st Btn, Den Kongelige Livgarde,, 32 × M113
  • ** 1st Btn, Kongens Artilleriregiment,
  • ** 4th Armoured Engineer Company
  • ** 2nd Logistic Battalion
  • ** 4th Military Police Detachment
  • * 2nd Zealand Brigade
  • ** 5th Brigade Staff Company
  • ** 2nd Btn, Sjællandske Livregiment,, 21 × M113,
  • ** 1st Btn, Danske Livregiment,, 32 × M113
  • ** 1st Btn, Sjællandske Livregiment,, 32 × M113
  • ** 5th Btn, Kongens Artilleriregiment,
  • ** 5th Armoured Engineer Company
  • ** 4th Logistic Battalion
  • ** 5th Military Police Detachment
  • * Corps Artillery
  • ** Staff and Target Acquisition Battery
  • ** 2nd Artillery Battalion,
  • ** 32nd Artillery Battalion,
  • ** 17th Heavy Battery,
  • * 3rd Btn, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 13th Air Defence Battalion,
  • * 1st Engineer Battalion
  • * 6th Logistic Battalion
  • * Electronic Warfare Company
  • * 6th Military Police Company1st Zealand Battle Group
  • * 1st Antitank Squadron Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 2nd Btn, Den Kongelige Livgarde,
  • * 3rd Btn, Den Kongelige Livgarde,
  • * 16th Artillery Battalion, 2nd Zealand Battle Group
  • * 2nd Antitank Squadron, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 2nd Btn, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 4th Btn, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 22nd Artillery Battalion, 3rd Zealand Battle Group
  • * 3rd Antitank Squadron Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 3rd Btn, Danske Livregiment,
  • * 4th Btn, Danske Livregiment,
  • * 21st Artillery Battalion, 4th Zealand Battle Group
  • * 4th Antitank Squadron, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 3rd Btn, Sjællandske Livregiment,
  • * 4th Btn, Sjællandske Livregiment,
  • * 14th Artillery Battalion,
Territorial Command Zealand
  • 4th Signal battalion
  • LRRP Company
  • Host and Support Battalion
  • Rear and Sustainment Battalion
  • Logistics Support Group East
  • * Supply Battalion
  • * Transport Company
  • * Medical Battalion
  • * Maintenance Battalion
  • * Field Replacement Commando5th Territorial Region in Ringsted
  • * 5th Btn Den Sjællandske Livregiment,
  • * 5th Region Engineer Company
  • * 9 × Homeguard Districts
  • ** 9 × Homeguard Staff Companies
  • ** 50 × Area Companies
  • ** 9 × Homeguard Military Police Companies6th Territorial Region in Copenhagen
  • * 4th Btn Den Kongelige Livgarde,
  • * [Royal Royal Guard Company (Denmark)|Guard Company (Denmark)|Guard Company], Den Kongelige Livgarde,
  • * Mounted Hussar Squadron, Gardehusarregimentet,
  • * 6th Region Engineer Company
  • * 4 × Homeguard Districts
  • ** 4 × Homeguard Staff Companies
  • ** 15 × Area Companies
  • ** 4 × Homeguard Military Police Companies

Bornholms Værn

In wartime the island of Bornholm was, due to the long distance from Zealand, an independent command. Furthermore, agreements signed after World War II forbade the stationing on Bornholm or reinforcing of Bornholm, by foreign troops. Therefore, the island was only guarded by one Battle Group with a single active light infantry battalion. However, during the transition to war this Battle Group would have been augmented and reinforced by local reservists.
  • Bornholms Værn's Battle Group
  • * Staff and Signal Company
  • * 1st Battalion, Bornholms Værn
  • * 2nd Battalion, Bornholms Værn
  • * 3rd Battalion, Bornholms Værn
  • * Light Tank Squadron, "Bornholm Dragoons"
  • * Light Reconnaissance Squadron
  • * 12th Artillery Battalion
  • * Air Defence Battery
  • * Motorized Engineer Company
  • * Maintenance & Logistic Company

Organization 2025

The Army Command is one of seven staffs of the Danish military's Joint Defense Command in Karup and headed by the Chief of the Army. The command controls all units of the Royal Danish Army and consists of about 110 persons, 40 of which are part of the Army Command's Army Support Unit.Army Command, in Karup
  • * Army Command's Army Support Unit, in Karup

Multinational Division North

The NATO-assigned Multinational Division North is a joint Danish, Estonian and Latvian higher headquarters based in Ādaži near Latvia's capital Riga. In case of a crisis in the Baltic Region the division would take command of NATO reinforcements deployed to the region.Multinational Division North, in Ādaži
  • * Division Staff, in Ādaži
  • ** Forward HQ Element, in Ādaži
  • ** Rear HQ Element, in Slagelse
  • * Command Support Battalion, Command Support Regiment, in Ādaži and Fredericia
  • ** Multinational Staff, in Ādaži
  • ** Command Support Company, in Fredericia
  • ** Force Protection Company
  • ** Logistic Support Company, in Ādaži

1st Brigade

The 1st Brigade is based in Holstebro and is the army's reaction force. Assigned to NATO's Response Force the brigade is able to deploy on short notice for international peace-making and peace-keeping operations.1st Brigade, in Holstebro

2nd Brigade

The 2nd Brigade is based in Slagelse and consists of five battalions. The brigade is responsible for the training and tactical development of the army's reconnaissance, tank and light infantry formations, and the training of the army's reserve personnel.2nd Brigade, in Slagelse

Danish Artillery Regiment

The Danish Artillery Regiment provides the army with artillery units and manages the ammunition development. The regiment is also developing new air-defense capabilities for the army.Danish Artillery Regiment, in Oksbøl
  • * 1st Artillery Battalion, in Oksbøl — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * 2nd Combat Capacity Battalion, in Oksbøl
  • ** 1st Training Battery
  • ** 4th Air-defense Battery
  • ** 5th Artillery Training Battery
  • ** Combat and Simulation Section
  • * 3rd Safety and Ballistics Battalion, in Oksbøl
  • ** Direct Fire Ammunition Section
  • ** Indirect Fire Ammunition Section
  • ** Shooting Range Inspectorate
  • * 5th Reserve Battalion, in Oksbøl
  • * Artillery Service Inspector Element
  • * Fire Support Coordination Element
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Engineer Regiment

The Engineer Regiment trains troops and provides units in the combat engineers, ordnance disposal, construction, geospatial and CBRN Defense specialities.Engineer Regiment, in Skive

Command Support Regiment

The Command Support Regiment provides headquarters and communication information system capabilities to the Royal Danish Army, Royal Danish Air Force, Royal Danish Navy, Joint Arctic Command, Special Operations Command and NATO.Command Support Regiment, in Fredericia
  • * 1st Command Support Battalion, in Fredericia — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * 2nd Command Support Battalion, in Fredericia
  • ** 1st DCM-E Company
  • ** 2nd CIS Company
  • ** 3rd Training Company
  • * 3rd CIS Operations Support Battalion, in Fredericia
  • ** Implementation
  • ** Frequency Section
  • ** Joint Communication
  • ** CIS Operations Centre
  • ** Federated Mission Networking
  • ** Training
  • * Command Support Battalion, in Ādaži and Fredericia — assigned to Multinational Division North
  • * Command Support Service Inspector Element
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Intelligence Regiment

The Intelligence Regiment based in Varde provides the army with military intelligence, and tactical and strategic reconnaissance capabilities.Intelligence Regiment, in Varde
  • * 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Battalion, in Varde — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, in Varde
  • ** Information Activities Company
  • ** Human Intelligence Company
  • ** Training Company
  • ** Intelligence Fusion Cell
  • *** Collection, Coordination & Intelligence Requirements Management section
  • *** All Source Analysis Cell
  • *** Exploitation section
  • * Military Intelligence Service Inspector Element
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Logistic Regiment

The Logistic Regiment based in Aalborg is the military logistics regiment of the Royal Danish Army, providing supply, transport, and medical services.Logistic Regiment, in Aalborg
  • * 1st Logistic Battalion, in Aalborg — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * 2nd Logistic Battalion, in Aalborg
  • ** 1st Training Company
  • ** 2nd Training Company
  • ** 3rd Logistic Training Company
  • * 4th National Support Battalion, in Vordingborg
  • ** 1st National Support Element
  • ** 2nd National Support Element
  • ** 3rd National Support Element
  • ** 4th National Support Element
  • ** 5th National Support Element
  • * Military Police, in Aalborg
  • ** 1st Military Police Company — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • ** 2nd Military Police Company
  • ** Military Police School
  • ** Military Police Guards
  • * Defense Traffic Center, in Aalborg
  • ** Traffic Section
  • ** Defense Vehicle Inspection
  • ** Defense Driving School
  • * Logistic Service Inspector Element
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Royal Life Guards

The Royal Life Guards is a regiment based in Høvelte and consists of two battalions and one company. The regiment's I Battalion is operationally assigned to the 1st Brigade, while the II Battalion is a training unit. The regiment's Guard Company is based at the Rosenborg Barracks on Gothersgade street in central Copenhagen and guards the Danish royal family's residences.Royal Life Guards, in Høvelte

Guard Hussar Regiment

The Guard Hussar Regiment is based in Slagelse and consists of three battalions, I and II Battalions which are operationally assigned to the 1st Brigade, and V Battalion, which is assigned to the 2nd Brigade. The regiment's III Battalion is the army's only reconnaissance unit. The regiment's Mounted Squadron provides mounted escorts for the Danish royal family and for Royal Danish Army ceremonies.Guard Hussar Regiment, in Slagelse
  • * I Armoured Infantry Battalion, Guard Hussar Regiment, in Slagelse — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * III Reconnaissance Battalion, Guard Hussar Regiment, in Varde — assigned to 2nd Brigade
  • * V Training Battalion, Guard Hussar Regiment, in Slagelse — assigned to 2nd Brigade
  • * Horse Squadron, in Slagelse
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Jutland Dragoon Regiment

The Jutland Dragoon Regiment is based in Holstebro and consists of three battalions, which are operationally assigned to 1st Brigade respectively 2nd Brigade. The regiment's I Armoured Battalion is the army's only unit equipped with main battle tanks.Jutland Dragoon Regiment, in Holstebro
  • * I Armoured Battalion, Jutland Dragoon Regiment, in Holstebro — assigned to 2nd Brigade
  • * II Armoured Infantry Battalion, Jutland Dragoon Regiment, in Holstebro — assigned to 1st Brigade
  • * V Training Battalion, Jutland Dragoon Regiment, in Holstebro — assigned to 2nd Brigade
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Schleswig Regiment of Foot

The Schleswig Regiment of Foot was reactivated on 1 January 2019 to manage the military base in Haderslev, home of the regiment's XIII Battalion, which is operationally assigned to the 2nd Brigade. As of 2024, XIII Battalion is no longer a training battalion, and is now a light infantry battalion. Schleswig Regiment of Foot, in Haderslev
  • * XIII Light Infantry Battalion, Schleswig Regiment of Foot, in Haderslev — assigned to 2nd Brigade
  • * XXII Reserve Battalion, Schleswig Regiment of Foot, in Haderslev
  • * Schleswig Music Corps, in Haderslev
  • * Infantry Service Inspector Element
  • * Garrison Support Unit

Bornholm Regiment

The Bornholm Regiment was reactivated on 12 June 2025 to strengthen the defence of Bornholm island.Bornholm Regiment, in Rønne