The 1st Mechanized Brigade of general Ján Golian is a subordinate component of the Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic.

The headquarters of the 1st Mechanized Brigade is located in Topoľčany.

The main task of the 1st Mechanized Brigade is to "participate in the tasks of defense and protection of vital interests of Slovak republic and its allies against military and non-military threats by conducting military and non-military operations.

"[2][3] Small arms and portable artillery Armoured fighting vehicles Artillery vehicles Utility and transport vehicles Engineering and specialist vehicles The insignia of the 1st mechanized Brigade and its individual battalions includes coat of arms style emblems for each of the major components.

The 1st Mechanized Brigade also has an honorary battle flag.