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|native_name=Батаљон за специјалне операције "Грифони" |
|native_name=Батаљон за специјалне операције "Грифони" |
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|type= [[Special operations forces]] |
|type= [[Special operations forces]] |
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|role = [[Reconnaissance]]-[[Commando]] |
|role = [[Reconnaissance]]-[[Commando]] |
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|branch= [[72nd Brigade for Special |
|branch= [[72nd Brigade for Special Operations]] |
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|dates= June 12, 1992 |
|dates= June 12, 1992 |
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|country= {{Flag|Serbia}} |
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The '''Battalion for Special Operations " |
The '''Battalion for Special Operations "Griffins"''' ({{langx|sr|Батаљон за специјалне операције "Грифони"|Bataljon za specijalne operacije "Grifoni"}}) is part of [[72nd Brigade for Special Operations]] of the [[Serbian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/444464/Ponovo-postoje-63-padobranska-i-72-specijalna-brigada| title = Ponovo postoje 63. padobranska i 72. specijalna brigada}} </ref> Its main tasks are reconnaissance, commando actions and sabotage and demolition. The symbol of the unit is the [[griffin]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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With establishment of 72nd Special Brigade in 1992 there were 1st reconnaissance-commando battalion and 2nd reconnaissance-commando battalion. Those two battalions merged in 2006 into single reconnaissance-commando battalion " |
With establishment of 72nd Special Brigade in 1992 there were 1st reconnaissance-commando battalion and 2nd reconnaissance-commando battalion. Those two battalions merged in 2006 into single reconnaissance-commando battalion "Griffins". |
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==Training== |
==Training== |
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* Training complex action tactics of special operations |
* Training complex action tactics of special operations |
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* Training in parachuting, diving, swimming, climbing and rescue services |
* Training in parachuting, diving, swimming, climbing and rescue services |
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==82nd River Underwater Demolition Company== |
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Part of the battalion is 82nd River Underwater Demolition Company (frogmen, river reconnaissance, underwater demolition and sabotage) diving unit. It is derived from 82nd Marine Center "Shadows" - Yugoslavia's version of the Navy SEALs. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[72nd Brigade for Special |
*[[72nd Brigade for Special Operations]] |
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*[[Battalion " |
*[[Battalion "Hawks"]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Battalion for Special Operations "Griffins" | |
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| Батаљон за специјалне операције "Грифони" | |
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| Active | June 12, 1992 |
| Country |  Serbia |
| Branch | 72nd Brigade for Special Operations |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | Reconnaissance-Commando |
| Garrison/HQ | Pančevo |
The Battalion for Special Operations "Griffins" (Serbian: Батаљон за специјалне операције "Грифони", romanized: Bataljon za specijalne operacije "Grifoni") is part of 72nd Brigade for Special Operations of the Serbian Armed Forces.[1] Its main tasks are reconnaissance, commando actions and sabotage and demolition. The symbol of the unit is the griffin.
History
[edit]With establishment of 72nd Special Brigade in 1992 there were 1st reconnaissance-commando battalion and 2nd reconnaissance-commando battalion. Those two battalions merged in 2006 into single reconnaissance-commando battalion "Griffins".
Training
[edit]Range of combat training is very broad and includes tactical, fire and physical training of the highest professional risk. In addition to a very demanding selective training, further training is conducted:
- Training in the use of cold weapons, the implementation of martial art skills, the use of weapons with high firepower
- Training complex action tactics of special operations
- Training in parachuting, diving, swimming, climbing and rescue services
82nd River Underwater Demolition Company
[edit]Part of the battalion is 82nd River Underwater Demolition Company (frogmen, river reconnaissance, underwater demolition and sabotage) diving unit. It is derived from 82nd Marine Center "Shadows" - Yugoslavia's version of the Navy SEALs.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
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