The brigade's main area of operations was region of Lika and its headquarters were in town of Gospić.

The brigade was formed on 1 November 1992 and colonel Mirko Norac was appointed as its first commander.

[2] Its first major challenge was participation in Operation Maslenica in January 1993 when brigade took control of area in direction of Rovanjska - Jesenice - Tulove Grede.

[1] In September that same year the brigade was a main strike force in Operation Medak Pocket.

[2] During the Operation Storm in August 1995, the brigade had tasked to take the Udbina airport and advance eastwards towards border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.