1257th independent Pontoon-Bridge Battalion

1257-й отдельный понтонно-мостовой батальон

Military Unit: 45427; from 6.89: 52756

Activated 1968 in Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, from the 1257th independent Engineer-Sapper Battalion.

In 1.92 taken over by Belarus - disbanded 1993.

Headquarters:

• Olomouc, Czechoslovakia, 1968 - 20.6.89
• Slobudka, Brest Oblast, 20.6.89 - 1.92

Subordination:

• Central Group of Forces, 1968 - 6.89
• Belorussian Military District, 6.89 - 1.92

Battalion coordinates:

• Olomouc barracks: 49 36 08N, 17 16 13E
• Slobudka barracks: 52 30 55N, 24 31 19E