Czech Land Forces

Czech Land Forces
Pozemní síly
Emblem of the Czech Land Forces
Founded1 January 1993
(32 years, 5 months)
CountryCzech Republic
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size13,000 soldiers
Part ofArmy of the Czech Republic
HeadquartersOlomouc
EngagementsIFOR
SFOR
Kosovo Force
War in Iraq
War in Afghanistan
EUTM Mali
WebsiteOfficial Website
Commanders
CommanderBrigadier General Josef Trojánek
Deputy CommanderBrigadier General Róbert Dziak
Insignia
National emblem
Flag

The Czech Land Forces (Czech: Pozemní síly) are the land warfare forces of the Czech Republic. The Land Forces consisting of various types of arms and services complemented by air and special operations forces constitute the core of the Army of the Czech Republic. Land Forces Command is located in Olomouc.

Peacetime structure comprises two mechanized brigades, an airborne regiment and specialized regiments of artillery, logistics, engineers, CBRN defence, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Mechanized brigades are equipped with various types of combat vehicles to ensure the execution of different combat operations.