ROMANIAN GROUND ORDER-OF-BATTLE

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• Publication Date: September 1, 1982
• Content Type: REPORT

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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
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AA Antiaircraft
AAA Antiaircraft artillery
Abn Airborne
APC Armored personnel carrier
Arty Artillery
AT Antitank
Bde Brigade
Bks Barracks
Bn Battalion
Chem def Chemical defense
Co Company
DIA Defense Intelligence Agency
Div Division
Engr Engineer
Hq Headquarters
Maint Maintenance
MRB Motorized rifle battalion
MRD Motorized rifle division
MRL Multiple rocket launcher
MRR Motorized rifle regiment
MT Motor transport
Recon Reconnaissance
Regt Regiment
Sig Signal
SPAA Self-propelled antiaircraft
TD Tank division
TR Tank regiment
Trng Training
Unid Unidentified
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ROMANIAN GROUND ORDER-OF-BATTLE (S)
SUMMARY
1. (S/WN) This report provides an imagery-derived analysis of the recent reorganization, equipment
improvements, and order-of-battle of the Romanian ground forces. Information for this analysis was
obtained from imagery acquired throughOMilitary unit designators and subordination were
derived from a collateral document.' Activity observed indicates that the reorganization of the Romanian
Army, which was begun in 1980, is proceeding at a steady pace. Equipment seen indicates that some units
are being upgraded, some units are being reduced, and other units are better equipped than was
previously believed.'
2. (S/WN) The report includes five tables. Tables 1 through 4 provide a listing of units in each army
by nondivisional units, divisions, and training units. Table 5 lists the mountain infantry brigades and their
subordinate units. A location map (Figure 1) and 11 annotated photographs are also included in this
report.
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Unit Reorganizations
3. (S/WN) In April 1980, the Romanians reorganized their ground forces from two armies to four
armies-1st Army in Bucharest, 2nd Army in Buzau, 3rd Army in Craiova, and 4th Army in Cluj.4 This new
organization supports the announced policy of a defensive "peoples war."3 It does this by allowing
tighter control of units in each army area and by making a two-front defense easier. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Armies were created by resubordinating the seven divisions of the old 2nd Army. The 4th Army is
essentially the old 3rd Army renumbered.4,5 The 1st and 3rd Armies were strengthened by the establish-
ment of two new nondivisional artillery regiments and the transfer of other nondivisional units.
4. (S/WN) The unit structures of one MRR and one TR differ enough from the normal structures to
suggest that these regiments, subordinate to MRDs, are being converted into brigades. The TR of the 1st
MRD in Tirgoviste differs in several ways. Not only does it have 31 tanks per battalion instead of the
normal 21, it also has the only T-72 tanks in Romania. In addition, it has a full engineer battalion and an
SU-76 assault gun battery, neither of which is normally seen with a TR (Figure 2). The 26th MRR in Craiova
has four and possibly five MRBs, a tank battalion, and a probable second tank battalion (Figure 3). A
normal MRR has three MRBs and one tank battalion.
Unit and Equipment Improvements
5. (S/WN) Improvements have been noted in the structure and equipment of MRDs and TDs. The
most widespread improvement is the addition of 11 TAB-72 APCs to the MRBs. This brings the number of
APCs in a battalion to 42 (with 14 APCs per company), which seems to be the standard number the
Romanians intend for an MRB (Figure 4). Other improvements include the replacement of T-34 tanks
with new M-1978 tanks (Figure 5), the conversion of truck-equipped MRBs to APC-equipped MRBs, and
the addition of an MRL battalion to at least two divisional artillery regiments.
6. (S/WN) Equipment observed indicates that some divisional units are better equipped than was
previously reported.' Each MRD tank regiment has an organic self-propelled artillery battalion equipped
with 12 SU-100 assault guns (Figure 2). Tank regiments of TDs have no such battalion. The antitank
element of at least one MRD has been identified as a regiment rather than a battalion, and the same
appears to be true of other MRDs, which have more than a battalion of antitank guns but less than a full
regiment. The MRRs of both MRDs and TDs appear to have an organic 18-gun artillery battalion
equipped with either 122mm howitzers M-30 or 76mm field guns ZIS-3, rather than one battery of ZIS-3s
(Figure 6).
7. (S/WN) The Romanians have introduced a number of new types of equipment in the past two
years. These include the Romanian M-1978 tank' (Figure 7), the Romanian 122mm MRL M1979 (Figure 8),
the Romanian PR-71 ponton bridge? (Figure 9), the Soviet 130mm field gun M-46, the Soviet 100mm AT
gun T-12, and the Soviet BIG FRED counter battery radar. The Romanian TAB-77 APC, a newer version of
the older TAB-72 is in production and has probably been deployed. However, its external appearance is
almost identical to that of the TAB-72, making it almost impossible to differentiate on satellite imagery.8
The Romanians have their own version of an SPAA gun. It consists of a probable ZU-23 AA gun mounted
in a cargo truck (Figure 10). A new Romanian truck-mounted bridge is under development9 (Figure 11).
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ROMANIAN GROUND ORDER-OF-BATTLE (S)
SUMMARY
1. (S/WN) This report provides an imagery-derived analysis of the recent reorganization, equipment
improvements, and order-of-battle of the Romanian ground forces. Information for this analysis was
obtained from imagery acquired throughOMilitary unit designators and subordination were
derived from a collateral document.' Activity observed indicates that the reorganization of the Romanian
Army, which was begun in 1980, is proceeding at a steady pace. Equipment seen indicates that some units
are being upgraded, some units are being reduced, and other units are better equipped than was
previously believed.'
2. (S/WN) The report includes five tables. Tables 1 through 4 provide a listing of units in each army
by nondivisional units, divisions, and training units. Table 5 lists the mountain infantry brigades and their
subordinate units. A location map (Figure 1) and 11 annotated photographs are also included in this
report.
DESCRIPTION
Unit Reorganizations
3. (S/WN) In April 1980, the Romanians reorganized their ground forces from two armies to four
armies-1st Army in Bucharest, 2nd Army in Buzau, 3rd Army in Craiova, and 4th Army in Cluj.4 This new
organization supports the announced policy of a defensive "peoples war."3 It does this by allowing
tighter control of units in each army area and by making a two-front defense easier. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Armies were created by resubordinating the seven divisions of the old 2nd Army. The 4th Army is
essentially the old 3rd Army renumbered.4,5 The 1st and 3rd Armies were strengthened by the establish-
ment of two new nondivisional artillery regiments and the transfer of other nondivisional units.
4. (S/WN) The unit structures of one MRR and one TR differ enough from the normal structures to
suggest that these regiments, subordinate to MRDs, are being converted into brigades. The TR of the 1st
MRD in Tirgoviste differs in several ways. Not only does it have 31 tanks per battalion instead of the
normal 21, it also has the only T-72 tanks in Romania. In addition, it has a full engineer battalion and an
SU-76 assault gun battery, neither of which is normally seen with a TR (Figure 2). The 26th MRR in Craiova
has four and possibly five MRBs, a tank battalion, and a probable second tank battalion (Figure 3). A
normal MRR has three MRBs and one tank battalion.
Unit and Equipment Improvements
5. (S/WN) Improvements have been noted in the structure and equipment of MRDs and TDs. The
most widespread improvement is the addition of 11 TAB-72 APCs to the MRBs. This brings the number of
APCs in a battalion to 42 (with 14 APCs per company), which seems to be the standard number the
Romanians intend for an MRB (Figure 4). Other improvements include the replacement of T-34 tanks
with new M-1978 tanks (Figure 5), the conversion of truck-equipped MRBs to APC-equipped MRBs, and
the addition of an MRL battalion to at least two divisional artillery regiments.
6. (S/WN) Equipment observed indicates that some divisional units are better equipped than was
previously reported.' Each MRD tank regiment has an organic self-propelled artillery battalion equipped
with 12 SU-100 assault guns (Figure 2). Tank regiments of TDs have no such battalion. The antitank
element of at least one MRD has been identified as a regiment rather than a battalion, and the same
appears to be true of other MRDs, which have more than a battalion of antitank guns but less than a full
regiment. The MRRs of both MRDs and TDs appear to have an organic 18-gun artillery battalion
equipped with either 122mm howitzers M-30 or 76mm field guns ZIS-3, rather than one battery of ZIS-3s
(Figure 6).
7. (S/WN) The Romanians have introduced a number of new types of equipment in the past two
years. These include the Romanian M-1978 tank' (Figure 7), the Romanian 122mm MRL M1979 (Figure 8),
the Romanian PR-71 ponton bridge? (Figure 9), the Soviet 130mm field gun M-46, the Soviet 100mm AT
gun T-12, and the Soviet BIG FRED counter battery radar. The Romanian TAB-77 APC, a newer version of
the older TAB-72 is in production and has probably been deployed. However, its external appearance is
almost identical to that of the TAB-72, making it almost impossible to differentiate on satellite imagery.8
The Romanians have their own version of an SPAA gun. It consists of a probable ZU-23 AA gun mounted
in a cargo truck (Figure 10). A new Romanian truck-mounted bridge is under development9 (Figure 11).
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New Unit Identifications
8. (S/WN) Two new nondivisional artillery regiments were established in late 1981 or early 1982.
One is in the 1st Army at Mihai Bravu and the other is in the 3rd Army at Lugoj (Figure 12). Each regiment
is equipped with two battalions of 152mm gun howitzers ML-20 and one battalion of 130mm field guns
M-46. The regiment at Mihai Bravu also has a battery of 122mm MRL M1979. A previously unknown
nondivisional artillery regiment has been identified at Medgidia in the 2nd Army. This regiment, present
since at least 1972, has one battalion of ML-20s and two battalions of 122mm howitzers M-30.
9. (S/WN) A new, probable nondivisional AT regiment was identified in May 1982 at Sighisoara
Army Barracks in the 4th Army. The regiment is equipped with 72 probable 76mm field
guns ZIS-3. Construction of this installation began in early 1980 and was almost complete in May 1982.
10. (S/WN) In October 1981, a nondivisional AAA regiment was newly identified at Tirgoviste in the
1st Army. This new regiment is probably the AAA regiment that departed Lugoj in the 3rd Army some-
time in 1981. The equipment types of the AAA regiment at Tirgoviste is essentially identical to those of
the regiment missing from Lugoj.
11. (S/WN) A probable reserve MRR was newly identified in 1981 collocated with the 227th MRR at
Cluj in the 4th Army. This unit, present since at least 1978, consists of three MRBs with 24 TAB-72s each, a
truck-mounted SPAA battery, and a battalion-sized support unit (Figure 7).
Mountain Infantry Brigades
12. (S/WN) Little information has been obtained about the organization and equipment of the
Romanian mountain infantry brigades. However, an analysis of units identified in the DIA Ground Order-
of-Battle' as mountain infantry suggests that each brigade is composed of from four to seven battalions.
Each battalion consists of 40 to 50 cargo trucks, 20 to 25 ARO-240 scout cars, and at least one battery of
mortars. The one confirmed mountain artillery battalion is equipped with probable Yugoslavian 76mm
mountain guns. Some mountain infantry battalions appear to have reserve or militia units collocated with
them. Although the headquarters of the three mountain infantry brigades are in the 3rd and 4th Armies,
their subordinate battalions are in all four armies. Therefore, no subordination above brigade level has
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Table 1.
1st Army
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Unid arty regt
29th AT Regt
Unid AAA regt
Unid ponton bridge regt
Unid ponton bridge regt
Unid sig regt
Unid sig refit
Unid chem def bn
Bucurest Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
Mihai Bravu Army Bks 002
Alexandria Army Bks 001
Tirgoviste Army Bks 003
Giurgiu Army Barracks N 003
Turnu Magurele Engr Bks 1
Bucuresti Sig Bks 033
Bucuresti Army Bks N Otopeni 37
Mihai Bravu Army Bks 002
1st Motorized Rifle Division
1st MRR Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
3rd MRR
7th MRR
Unid tank regt
Caracal Army Bks 001/004
Ploiesti Army Bks & Trng Area S 005
Tirgoviste Army Bks 001
Unid arty regt
Unid AAA bn
Unid recon bn
Unid engr bn
Unid maint bn
Unid MT bn
Unid chem def co
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Tirgoviste Army Bks 003
Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Slat Fac 006
Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
Bucuresti Army Bks/Hq MRD/SAM
Spt Fac 006
Equipment
2 bns ML-20, 1 bn M-46,
1 btry 122mm MRL M1979
85mm and 76mm AT guns
72 heavy AA guns
150 PR-71 pontons
5 PR-71 pontons
2 MR Bs (42 APCs per bn),
1 MRB (truck), T-34 bn,
SU-76 btry, prob ZIS-3 bn
2 MRBs (42 APCs per bn), T-34 bn,
SU-76 btry. ZIS-3 bn
2 MRBs (prob 42 APCs per bn),
T-34 bn, SU-76 btry, SPAA bn
1 T-72 bn (31 tanks),
1 T-55/M-1978 bn (31 tanks),
1 poss mixed T-34 & T-55/M-1978 bn
(31 tanks), SU-100 bn, SU-76 btry,
engr bn
1 bn 122mm MRL M1979 (12 MRLs),
1 bn M-30, 2 unid arty bns
18 57mm S-60 AA guns
Bucuresti Army Bks/Div Hq
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Table 1. (continued)
43rd Arty Regt
33rd AAA Bn
Unid recon bn
Training Units
Arty tac SSM school
Bucuresti Army Bks/Div Hq
62/63/64
Mihai Bravu Army Bks 002
Bucuresti Army Bks 070
Bucuresti Army Bks/Div Hq
62/63/64
Bucuresti Army Bks/Div Hq
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Equipment
2 bns M-30, 1 bn ZIS-3
18 57mm S-60 AA guns
10 TAB-72s
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Table 2.
2nd Army
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1 7th Arty Bde
8th Arty Bde
Unid arty regt
79th AT Regt
Unid AAA regt
161st Abn Regt
Unid ponton bridge regt
3rd Engr Regt
47th Sig Regt
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001/002
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
Medgidia Army Bks 002
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
Tecuci Tac SSM Bks 001
Rimnicu Sarat Bks & Storage Depot
Buzau Army Bks 006
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
Buzau Bks 004
Buzau Army Bks 1/2/5
Buzau Army Bks 006
Constanta Army Bks SW
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Equipment
1 bn ML-20, 1 bn M-30,
1 bn prob 160mm mortars
2 bns ML-20, 1 bn M-30,
(all 12-gun bns), 24 TAR
tracked prime movers
2 bns ML-20 (12-gun bns),
24 TAR tracked prime movers
1 bn ML-20 (18 guns),
2 bns M-30 (18 guns each)
2 bns T-12, 24 DAC-665T prime
movers
3 bns prob ZIS-3
72 prob 85mm AA guns
176 PR-71 pontons,
10 DAC-665T ponton carriers
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Table 2. (continued)
Location/BE No
Equipment
Mihail Kogalniceanu Army Bks 001/
Trng Area
1 MRB (42 APCs), 2 MRBs (truck),
M-1978 bn, ZIS-3 bn
3 MRBs (31 APCs per bn),
M-1978 bn, SU-76 btry
1 MRB (42 APCs), 2 MRBs (truck),
M-1978 bn, T-34 bn (in storage),
SU-76 btry
18th Tank Regt
Murfatlar Army Bks 001
2 M-1978 bns, 1 SU-100 bn (21).
1 SU-100 bn (12)
13th Arty Regt
Medgidia Army Bks 002
3 bns M-30
Unid AT Regt
Medgidia Army Bks 002
3 bns ZIS-3
Unid AAA bn
Constanta Military Instl 001
18 57mm AA guns S-60
Unid recon bn
Constanta Military Instl 001
10 TAB-72s, 2 BRDM-2s,
21 ARO-240s
Unid sig bn
Constanta Army Bks 010
18th Engr bn
Constanta Military Instl 001
Unid maint bn
Constanta Military Instl 001
Unid MT bn
Constanta Military Instl 001
Unid chem def co
Constanta Army Bks 010
10 ARS-14s, 4 DDA-53s,
2 BTR-152s
Unid aslt gun bn
Constanta Prob Military Hq
18 SU-76s
15th MRR
Iasi Army Bks E 002
1 MRB (prob APC), 2 MRBs (truck),
T-34 bn, ZIS-3 bn
33rd MRR
Botosani Army Bks 006
3 MRBs (truck), T-34 bn
38th MRR
Piatra Neamt Army Bks 001
1 MRB (42 APCs), 2 MRBs
(31 APCs), 2 MRBs (31 APCs per bn),
T-34 bn, ZIS-3bn, SU-76 btry
Unid tank regt
Bacau Army Bks 3/4/5/6
2 T-55 bns, 1 T-34 bn, SU-100 bn
Unid arty regt
Bacau Army Bks 3/4/5/6
1 bn 122mm MRL M1979, 3 bn M-30s
Unid AT regt
Bacau Army Bks 3/4/5/6
Prob ZIS-3
Unid AAA bn
Botosani Army Bks NW 001
18 57mm AA guns S-60
101st Recon Bn
Piatra Neamt Army Bks 001
11 TAB-72s, 4 BRDMs
Unid sig bn
Iasi Army Bks/MRD Hq 004/010
Unid engr bn
Roman Army Bks N 002
Unid maint bn
Iasi Army Bks/MRD Hq 004/010
Prob chem def co
Iasi Army Bks/MRD Hq 004/010
2 MRBs (42 APCs per bn), T-34 bn,
9 SU-76s, 6 ZIS-3s
3 MRBs (42 APCs per bn), T-34 bn,
9 SU-76s, ZIS-3 bn
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Table 2. (continued)
Equipment
Rimnicu Sarat Bks &
Storage Depot
2 MRBs (42 APCs per bn), 1 MRB
(truck), T-34 bn, 4 SU-76s
Unid tank regt
Galati Army Bks W 003
3 T-55 bns
Unid arty regt
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
2 M-30 bns, 1 BIG FRED
Unid AT regt
Galati Army Bks 004
1 T-12 bn, 1 ZIS-3 bn
Unid AAA bn
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
18 57mm AA guns S-60
Unid recon bn
Galati Army Bks 001
11 TAB-72s, 5 ARO-240s
Unid sig bn
Braila Div Hq/Army Bks 006
55th Engr bn
Braila Army Bks 1/2/4
30 PR-60 pontons
Unid maint bn
Galati Army Bks W 003
Unid chem def co
Braila Army Bks E Central
4 ARS-12/14s, 3 DDA-53s
Training Units
92nd Tank Trng Regt
Combination of T-34 & T-55
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Table 3.
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Equipment
1 bn 100mm AA guns,
1 bn 57mm AA guns,
1 bn 37mm AA guns,
1 bn unid AA guns
26th MRR
31st MRR
144th MRR
68th Tank Regt
9th Arty Regt
Unid AAA bn
Unid recon bn
Craiova Army Bks SE/Hq MRD 001/003
Plenita Army Bks W 001
Vinju Mare Army Bks 001
Caracal Army Bks 002
Turnu Severin Army Bks W 001
Craiova Army Bks SE Hq MRD 001/003
Craiova Army Bks 009
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4 MRBs (30-36 APCs per bn),
1 poss MRB (10 APCs), T-34 bn (21),
prob T-34 bn (13). SU-76 btry
2 MRBs (42 APCs per bn),
1 MRB (truck), T-34 bn,
4 SU-76s, 6 ZIS-3s
2 MRBs (42 APCs per bn), 1 MRB
(truck) T-34 bn, 6 SU-76s
2 T-55 bns, 1 T-34 bn.
SU-100 bn
3 bns M-30
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Table 3. (continued)
Equipment
Prob sig bn
Craiova Army Bks NW 002
Unid engr bn
Craiova Army Bks SE Hq MRD 001/003
Unid maint bn
Craiova Army Bks 009
Unid MT bn
Caracal Army Bks S 003
18th MRR
Caransebes Army Bks 001
2 MRBs (36 APCs per bn),
1 MRB (truck), T-34 bn
32nd MRR
Timisoara Army Bks Chisoda 011
2 MRBs (31 APCs per bn),
1 MRB (truck),prob T-34 bn
90th M R R
Lugoj Army Bks N 001
2 MRBs (42.APCs per bn),
1 MRB (truck), T-34 bn
44th Tank Regt
Timisoara Army Bks 012
3 T-55 bns,?1 SU-100 bn
39th Arty Regt
Timisoara Army Bks Chisoda 011
Prob FROG bn
Lugoj Army Bks N 001
Unid AT regt
Lugoj Army Bks N 001
18th AAA Bn
Timisoara Arm Bks 012
18 57mm AA guns S-60,
18 AT-L tracked prime movers
Unid recon bn
Timisoara Army Bks 012
6 TAB-72s, 4 BRDM-2s
Unid sig bn
Timisoara Arm Bks 001/006
Unid engr bn
Timisoara Army Bks 001/006
Unid maint bn
Timisoara Army Bks 012
Prob MT bn
Timisoara Arm Bks Chisoda 011
Prob chem def co
Timisoara Army Bks 001/006
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Simleu Silvaniei Army Bks 001
Baia Mare Army Bks S 001
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Table 4. (continued)
45th Engr Regt
35th Sig Regt
Prob reserve MRR
Deva Army Bks 001
Cluj Army Bks Someseni 002
Cluj Army Bks Someseni 002
Equipment
1 bn 100mm AA guns,
1 bn 57mm AA guns,
1 bn 37mm AA guns,
1 bn unid AA guns
3 MRBs (24 APCs per bn),
SPAA btry, spt unit
19th MRR
21st MRR
23rd MRR
21st Tank Regt
26th Arty Regt
Prob FROG bn
Unid AT bn
Unid AAA bn
Unid recon bn
Unid engr bn
Prob maint bn
Prob MT bn
Unid chem def co
Arad Army Bks Zitadella 001
Oradea Army Bks 001
Beius Army Bks 001
Oradea MAI.School
Ineu Army Bks 001
2 MRBs (31 APCs per bn),
1 MRB truck, T-34 bn
1 MRB (42 APCs), 1 MRB (36 APCs),
1 MRB (truck), T-34 bn, SU-76 btry
1 MRB (42 APCs), 2 MRBs
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3 T-34 bns, SU-100 bn
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Oradea Army Bks 003
Oradea Army Bks 003
Oradea Army Bks 003
Arad Army Bks 006
Oradea Army Bks 001
Oradea Army Bks/Hq MRD 002
Beius Army Bks 001
81st Motorized Rifle Division
Unid MRR Dej Div Hq/Army Bks 003
Unid MRR
4th MRR
230th Tank Regt
315th Arty Regt
Unid AT regt
55th AAA Bn
Prob recon bn
Prob sig bn
Unid engr bn
Unid maint bn
Prob MT bn
Prob chem def co
Bistrita Army Bks
Zalau Army Bks N 001
Baia Mare Army Bks S 001
Simleu Silvaniei Army Bks 001
Baia Mare Army Bks S 001
Dej Div Hq/Army Bks 003
Dej Div Hq/Army Bks 003
Dej Army Bks S 002
Dej Div Hq/Army Bks 003
Baia Mare Arm Bks S 001
Dej Army Bks S 002
Dej Army Bks S 002
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18 57mm AA guns S-60
11 TAB-72s
50 PR-60 pontons
3 MRBs (31 APCs per bn), T-34 bn,
SU-76 btry
2 MRBs (31 APCs per bn), 1 MRB
(truck), T-34 bn, SU-76 btry
3 MRBs (31 APCs per bn),
SU-76 btry, arty bn
3 T-55 bns, SU-100 bn
2 bns M-30
85mm & 122mm AT guns
18 57mm AA guns S-60
4 TAB-72s, 4 BRDMs
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Table 4. (continued)
Location/BE No
Equipment
5th Tank Regt
Turda Army Bks S 001
3 T-55 bns
6th Tank Regt
Turda Army Bks S 001
3 T-55 bns
2nd Tank Regt
Tirgu Mures Army Bks SW 008
3 T-55 bns
227th MRR
Cluj Army Bks Someseni 002
3 MRBs (21 APCs per bn), T-55 bn,
SU-76 btry, ZIS-3 bn
Unid AAA bn
Turda Army Bks 002
18 prob 57mm AA guns S-60
Unid recon bn
Cluj Army Bks Someseni 002
10 TAB-72s, 10 BRDMs
Unid sig bn
Tirgu Mures Army Bks/Hq Tank
Div 002
78 PR-60 pontons
Training Units
Lipova Army Bks & Res Officer
School
T-34 bn, troop housing
Lipova Army Bks 004
3 MRBs (31 APCs per bn)
Alba lulia Army Bks Citadel 002
Alba lulia Army Depot WSW 507
Fagaras Army Bks 004
1 MRB (36 APCs),
2 MRBs (truck).
1 tank bn (T-34/T-55)
Table 5.
Mountain Infantry Brigades
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Location/BE No
2nd Mountain Infantry Brigade - Brasov
2 mtn inf bns
2 mtn inf bns
Unid bn-sized unit
Unid bn-sized unit
Prob mtn arty bn
Brasov Army Bks 007
Ghimbav Army Bks NE 001
Predeal Army Bks 001
Sfintu Gheorghe Army Bks 001
Halchia Army Bks NW
4th Mountain Infantry Brigade - Curtea de Argas
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Table 5. (continued)
Unit Location/BE No
2 prob mtn inf bns Rimnicu Vilcea Engr School W 002
1 mtn inf bn Tirgu Jiu Army Bks 001
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Poss MT co Curtea de Argas Army Bks S
Unidentified Mountain Infantry Brigade - Bistrita
1 mtn inf bn Bistrita Army Bks Central
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2 prob mtn inf bns Prundul Birgaului Army Bks
Prob mtn inf bn Vatra Dornei Army Bks 001 Argustrau
Prob MT bn Prundul Birgaului Army Bks
IMAGERY
(S/WN) All relevant satellite imagery acquired through was used in the preparation of this report.
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