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Pass-in-Review along Maaherrankatu at 13

Army
Publication date 22.11.2018 8.39
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The pass-in-review will be conducted along Maaherrankatu starting at 13 with its line of departure at the phase line of Vuorikatu.

The dismounted detachments marching on foot will be followed by the motorised detachments. Overall, the pass-in-review will be participated by approximately 700 persons as well as 51 vehicles and 18 aircraft in total. The motorised detachments will feature equipment of Finnish Army readiness units.

Those looking to attend are advised to be on time on either side of Maaherrankatu well in advance to be able to observe the pass-in-review.

In front of the AVI Eastern Finland, the pass-in-review will be reviewed by Commander of the Finnish Army Lieutenant General Petri Hulkko, accompanied by the representative of the War Veterans Mr Kalevi Raatikainen, and Chair of the Mikkeli Town Council Ms Seija Kuikka.

ORDER OF PASS-IN-REVIEW

Parade Troops’ Commander
Swallow-Tailed State Flag
Jaeger Flag
Veterans’ Mass Standards
Finnish Army Colour Party, Army Academy
Finnish Navy Colour Party, Coastal Brigade
Finnish Air Force Colour Party, Karelia Air Command
Finnish Border Guard
National Defence University
Army Command Finland
Local Defence Company
The National Defence Training Association of Finland
Peacekeepers’ Association Finland
Soldiers’ Home Association
Women’s National Emergency Preparedness Association
Women’s National Defence Union
Massed Standards of National Defence Organisations

Motorised troops:

1. Karelia Brigade’s Readiness Unit

4 * CV9030 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
2 * Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tank
2 * CV9030 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
2 * ITO 05 Surface-to-Air Missile
1 * Leopard 2R Armoured Mine Clearing Vehicle
1 * Leopard 2 L Armoured Bridge Layer Vehicle
1 * XA361 AMOS Armoured Mortar Vehicle
1* XA202 Armoured Signals Vehicle
2 * 155K98 Field Gun + Heavy Sisu Military Truck

2. Armoured Brigade’s Readiness Unit

2 * Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tank
2 * BMP2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
2 * Surface-to-Air Missile 12 NASAMS II FIN
1 * K9 Armoured Howitzer
1 * MT-LBV Armoured Personnel Carrier
1 * MT-LB Armoured Personnel Carrier

3. Pori Brigade’s Readiness Unit

1 * XA360 Armoured Personnel Carrier
1 * XA202 FCP/Command Post Vehicle
2 * XA185 Armoured Personnel Carrier
1 * XA361 AMOS Armoured Mortar Vehicle
4 * XA203 Armoured Personnel Carrier
2 * RG32 Heavy Patrol Vehicle
2 * XA180M Armoured Personnel Carrier
2 * 155K98 Field Gun
1 * 298 Heavy Rocket Launcher

4. Guard Jaeger Regiment’s Readiness Unit

5 * XA185 Armoured Personnel Carrier
2 * Quad Bike All-Terrain Vehicle
2 * Military Truck Sisu A2045
1 * Signal Station SYSADM M18 Sprinter

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