French 9th Marine Infantry Brigade (former 9th Light Armoured Marine Brigade) The 9th Marine Infantry Brigade (, 9e BIMa) is a Marine infantry brigade which is one of the two designated amphibious brigades in France. It is unique in being the only 'All Marine' Brigade in the French Army; the other amphibious brigade, 6th Light Armoured Brigade (, 6e BLB), is composed of a mix of cap badges. 9e BIMa is also a light armoured brigade, formed of two Marine infantry regiments (2e RIMa and 3e RIMa — ) and a tank battalion.
French 9th Marine Infantry Brigade (former 9th Light Armoured Marine Brigade) The 9th Marine Infantry Brigade (, 9e BIMa) is a Marine infantry brigade which is one of the two designated amphibious b,rigades in France. It is unique in being the only 'All Marine' Brigade in the French Army; the other amphibious brigade 6th Light Armoured Brigade (, 6e BLB), is composed of a mix of cap badges. 9e BIMa is also a light armoured brigade, formed of two Marine infantry regiments (2e RIMa and 3e RIMa — ) and a tank battalion.