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1st Guards Tank Army

Russia (Asia)

Russian Ground Forces

Actor Notes

The 1st Guards Tank Army can be traced back to WW2 where it was formed twice throughout the war as the 1st Tank Army. The Army was reformed in November 2014 to act as the main Russian ground forces manoeuvre and reserve operational formation of the Western Military District. It is considered to be amongst the elite of the Russian Ground Forces. It is comprised of the 2nd Motorized Division and the 4th Tank Division which are considered to be elite divisions consisting of elite regiments. They are garrisoned closest to Moscow and are considered highly prestigious postings. The regiments and units within the divisions are given the most up-to-date state of the art software and tech and are known as the 'household' divisions of the Russian Army. The 1st Guards Tank Army is composed of 500-600 tanks, 600-800 infantry fighting vehicles, 300-400 field artillery units and 35,000-50,000 soldiers.

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    1st Tank Army last sighted operating in this area


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    1st Guards Tank Army base established at this location.


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    1st Guards Tank Army headquarters established here.


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    1st Guards Tank Army headquarters established at this location.


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    1st Guards Tank Army headquarters established here.


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    1st tank army sighted here.


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    1st Guards Tank Army base established at this location.


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    1st Guards Tank Army base established at this location.


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    1st Guards Tank Army base established at this location.


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    1st Guards Tank Army headquarters at this location.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Guards Tank Army base established.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Tank Army sighted.


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    1st Guards Tank Army headquarters established.


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    1st Guards Tank Regiment headquarters established.


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    1st Guards Tank Regiment headquarters established.


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    What is thought to be elements of the 1st Guards Tank Army including Msta-B Howitzers, MT-LB, BMP-2, TOS-1A thermobaric MLRS, T-72B3, Tigr-M, 9P149 Shtrrm-S ATGM and R-149MA1 support vehicles have been filmed in Volchansk, Kharkiv.


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    x10 T-72B3M have been sighted near Krasnaya Yaruga.


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    T-80BV and T-72B3 Main Battle Tanks stationed alongside BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.


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    Battalion Tactical Group analysis has located this group in this area.


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    1st Guards Tank Army camp containing 5-6 BTGs supported by Iskander-M, CBRN, and artillery battalions and an air defence battery.


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    Movement (Mechanised)

    Staff training of the 1st Tank Army of the Western Military District has begun in 5 regions of the Russia.