# Danish brigade staff moves from Holstebro to Fredericia

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- Published: 2026-07-08 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Land · Country: denmark
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- Primary source: https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/nyheder/2026/1brigades-stab-flytter-til-fredericia/
- Tags: danish armed forces, 1st brigade, holstebro, fredericia, ryes kaserne, føringsstøtteregimentet

> The staff of the Danish Army's 1st Brigade will move from Holstebro to Ryes Kaserne in Fredericia from the start of 2027, according to the Danish Defence.

The headquarters of the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, around 50 soldiers, will move from Holstebro (western Denmark) to Ryes Kaserne in Fredericia (southern Denmark) from the beginning of 2027, according to [Forsvaret](https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/nyheder/2026/1brigades-stab-flytter-til-fredericia/) (Danish Defence).

The purpose is to position the headquarters closer to the Føringsstøtteregimentet (Combat Support Regiment) in Fredericia, which supports command functions with communications and staff support. According to Danish Defence, the new location will also make it possible to staff the headquarters more quickly by recruiting from regiments across Denmark.

## FAQ

**What does the relocation of the staff of the Army's 1st Brigade entail?**

The staff of the Danish Army's 1st Brigade is relocating from Holstebro to Ryes Kaserne in Fredericia. The staff consists of around 50 soldiers who previously had their permanent posting in Holstebro. The move involves a new physical location for the brigade's command function. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Why is the staff of the 1st Brigade being relocated to Fredericia?**

The purpose is to place the staff closer to the Command Support Regiment (Føringsstøtteregimentet) in Fredericia, which supports command functions with communications and staff support. Brigadier General Michael Thøgersen says that the proximity provides more and better training for everyone involved. The move also enables faster staffing through recruitment from regiments across Denmark. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**When will the relocation to Ryes Kaserne in Fredericia begin?**

The relocation of the 1st Brigade's staff from Holstebro to Fredericia will begin from early 2027, according to information from the Danish Defence. The new location at Ryes Kaserne will be near the Command Support Regiment to improve cooperation. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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