17th Infantry Brigade (South Korea)
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17th Infantry Brigade | |
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제17보병여단 | |
Active | November 12, 1948 – current |
Country | South Korea |
Branch | Republic of Korea Army |
Type | Brigade |
Role | Guard unit |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 12th Infantry Division |
Garrison/HQ | Inje, Gangwon Province |
Nickname(s) | "Ssangho" (means double tigers) |
Engagements |
The 17th Infantry Brigade (Korean: 제17보병연대; Hanja: 第十二步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army
History
The Brigade was established on 20 November 1948 as an independent 17th Infantry Regiment part of Capital Defence Command.
During Korean War, 17th Infantry Regiment participated in Battle of Ongjin, Battle of Kyongju,[1] Battle of Pusan Perimeter , Battle of Inchon,[2][unreliable source] Second Battle of Seoul and so on.
In November 1950, attached to 2nd Infantry Division.[citation needed]
In October 2019, attached to 12th Infantry Division.[3]
In December 2020, reorganized into as the 17th Infantry Brigade.[4]
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