1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
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1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1CMBG) is a Canadian Forces brigade group that is part of Land Forces Western Area of the Canadian army. It is currently based in CFB Edmonton, Alberta with some units at CFB Shilo, and consists of nine regular force units:
| Unit | Home | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery | Shilo, Manitoba | Mechanized artillery |
| Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) | Edmonton, Alberta | Armoured, has an infantry contingent |
| 1 Combat Engineer Regiment | Edmonton, Alberta | Combat engineers |
| 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron | Edmonton, Alberta | Brigade Group HQ, communications |
| 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Edmonton, Alberta | Mechanized infantry |
| 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Shilo, Manitoba | Mechanized infantry |
| 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Edmonton, Alberta | Light infantry, has a parachute company |
| 1 Service Battalion | Edmonton, Alberta | Service and support |
| 1 Military Police Platoon | Edmonton, Alberta | Military law enforcement, base jurisdiction |
Two regular force units of other formations (408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron of 1 Wing and 1 Field Ambulance of Canadian Forces Medical Group) are collocated with 1 CMBG at CFB Edmonton and work closely with the brigade group, but are not officially a part of it.
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