61 Surface-to-Air Missile Group

The task of 61 Surface-to-Air Missile Group is to ensure ground-based short-range and very short-range air defense. With the MANTISModular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) weapon system, the light air defense system and the air surveillance radar, 61 Surface-to-Air Missile Group complements the capabilities of the Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando stationed in Vredepeel, Netherlands. Its mission includes protecting mobile land forces as well as objects and areas from threats from the air.