The history of the brigade began in 1990 with the dissolution of the GDR's National People's Army.

In 2001-2002 the brigade provided the bulk of the 4th German contingent to SFOR in Bosnia; 2003, the Panzerpionierkompanie 370 was disestablished in Doberlug-Kirchhain.

In 2006, the brigade provided forces for the 11th German ISAF rotation and took over Logistics Battalion 131 in Bad Frankenhausen.

The Jägerbataillon 371 was reclassified in July 2007 as Panzer Grenadier Battalion 371.

As of 1 April 2023 the brigade is organized as follows: Translated from the equivalent German article