Sarajevo-Romanija Corps
| Sarajevo-Romanija Corps Сарајевско-романијски корпус | |
|---|---|
| Active | 22 May 1992 — 1996 |
| Country | Republika Srpska |
| Allegiance | Army of Republika Srpska |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Mountain Armoured |
| Role | The protection of the central parts of Republika Srpska |
| Size | 23,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Pale |
| Anniversaries | 22 May |
| Equipment | 60 tanks, 30 armored vehicles |
| Engagements | Bosnian War: |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Tomislav Šipčić (1992) Stanislav Galić (1992-94) Dragomir Milošević (1994-1996) |
Sarajevo-Romanija Corps (Serbian: Сарајевско-романијски корпус, Sarajevsko-romanijski korpus) was one of the six corps of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS),[1] established on 22 May 1992. Before implementation into the Army of Republika Srpska, the corps was known as 4th Sarajevo Corps of Yugoslav People's Army.[2] Commanders of the corps were Tomislav Šipčić, Stanislav Galić and Dragomir Milošević.[2] The corps numbered 23,000 soldiers. During the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina around 4,000 soldiers died.[3]
Organization
The headquarters of the Sarajevo-Romanija Corps was in Pale. Responsibility zone of the Sarajevo-Romanija Corps was determined by Nišići, Ilijaš, Hadžići, Vogošća, Istočno Sarajevo, Ilidža, Treskavica and Goražde, over 150 km2 of front (1993). Sarajevo-Romanija Corps participated in operations Ilidža, Lukavica, Sedrenik, Tekbir and more.[4][2][5][6]
Sarajevo–Romanija Corps Units
War-time organization
Brigades
- 1st Sarajevo Mechanized Brigade, HQ Lukavica
- 2nd Sarajevo Light Infantry Brigade, HQ Vojkovići
- 3rd Sarajevo Infantry Brigade, HQ Vogošća
- 4th Sarajevo Light Infantry Brigade, HQ Pale
- 1st Romanija Infantry Brigade, HQ Han Pijesak
- 1st Ilijaš Infantry Brigade, HQ Ilijaš
- 1st Ilidža Infantry Brigade, HQ Ilidža
- 1st Igman Infantry Brigade, HQ Hadžići
Other Units
- 4th Reconnaissance-Sabotage Detachment “White Wolves”, HQ Pale
- 4th Military Police Battalion, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Communications Battalion, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Mixed Antitank Artillery Regiment, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Mixed Artillery Regiment, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Light Air Defence Artillery Regiment, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Engineer Battalion, HQ Pale
- 4th Auto-transport Battalion, HQ Lukavica
- 4th Medical Battalion, HQ Pale
References
- ^ "Military Structure of the Army of the Republika Srpska ("VRS")". www.icty.org. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ a b c Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ za SRBIN. info, dopisnik (2017-05-12). "DVADEST PETI ROĐENDAN Vojske Republike Srbije". SRBIN.info (in Serbian). Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "osnovna". kokosar.com. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Stanišić, Dušanka. "Sarajevsko-romanijski korpus simbol hrabrosti i patriotizma". Politika Online. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ "Sarajevsko-romanijski korpus - sami protiv svih (FOTO) | Katera". katera.news (in Serbian (Latin script)). Retrieved 2025-02-20.