5th Spetsnaz Brigade
5th Spetsnaz Brigade | |
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Active | 1963 – present |
Country |
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Branch |
Soviet Army (1963–1991) |
Type | Special forces |
Garrison/HQ | Marina Gorka |
Motto(s) | Anywhere, anytime, any problem |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Alexey Popov |
The 5th Spetsnaz Brigade is a special forces brigade of the Armed Forces of Belarus, formerly part of the Soviet Spetsnaz GRU.
History
It was formed at Maryina Gorka, Minsk Oblast, 1 January 1963 as the 5th Special Forces Brigade GRU. It initially had two battalions. On 3 April 1978 renamed 5th independent Special Forces Brigade GRU.[1] Took the oath of allegiance to Belarus on 31 December 1992, now part of the Special Forces of Belarus (ru:Силы специальных операций ВС РБ) along with two brigades formerly part of the 103rd Guards Airborne Division.
References
- ↑ Michael Holm, 5th independent Special Forces Brigade, accessed 2014.
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