Combat Pioneer Company*
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A Combat Pioneet Company consists of a command and logistics platoon, two pioneer platoons and an equipment platoon with 2 bridge layers and 2 mine-clearing vehicles.*
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The combat pioneers are used mainly in attack to support the tank and pzjaeger/jaeger companies in breaching enemy obstacles as well as crossing streams. Usually a company is attached to each attacking battalion, and this company forms 2 detachments with bridging and breaching ability.*
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The pioneers also have the ability to quickly construct obstacles, minefields and even barriers, but this is not done in a large scale during attack.*
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This formation belongs to a Readiness Brigade, or a Motorized Battlegroup, and is equiped with XA-series of APCs for transportation.*