The 5th Armored Brigade (Korean: 제5기갑여단) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The brigade is subordinated to the V Corps.[4][5]
| 5th Armored Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 제5기갑여단 | |
 | |
| Active | 1 December 1990 – present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Armored |
| Role | Mobile force |
| Size | 2,000 personnel (as of 2018)[1] |
| Part of | V Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Yangju, Gyeonggi Province[2] |
| Nickname(s) | 철풍 (Cheolpung / Iron Storm) |
| Equipment | K1, K200 KIFV, K30 Biho |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Oh Seong-dae[3] |
Organization
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In 2020, K1E1 tank battalions of the brigade was equipped with maneuvering and combat shooting training system.[6]
- Headquarters:[7]
- Headquarters Company
- Air Defense Artillery Battery (K30 Biho)[8]
- Armored Engineer Company
- Chemical Company
- Armored Reconnaissance Company
- Signal Company
- Combat Support Battalion
- Intelligence Company
- 38th Armored Battalion (K1E1)
- 39th Armored Battalion (K1E1)
- 55th Armored Battalion (K1E1)
- 113th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (K200)
- 126th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (K200)
- 665th Artillery Battalion (K55A1)