| Battalion for Special Operations "Griffins" | |
|---|---|
| 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 US Navy SEALs.
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