Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade

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The Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade (Kyrgyz: 25-чи Атайын Багыттагы "Скорпион" Бригадасы) or known simply as Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион) is a specialized Kyrgyz military unit in the country's Ground Forces. It is now considered to be one of the best armed formations in the armed forces.[3][4] Being special forces troops, they specialize in airborne combat, hand-to-hand combat, covert operations, as well as insurgent skills.

Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade
25-чи Атайын Багыттагы "Скорпион" Бригадасы
25-chi Ataiyn Bagyttagy "Skorpion" Brigadasy
Active31 March 1994 – present
Country Kyrgyzstan
Branch Kyrgyz Army
TypeSpetsnaz
RoleSpecial operations
SizeBrigade (800 personnel)
Garrison/HQTokmok
Nickname(s)Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион)
Colors  Gold
Anniversaries31 March
Engagements1994 Afghan War[1]
1999 Batken Conflict
2022 Kazakh protests
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Colonel Stanislav Kholodkov[2]
Insignia
Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia

History

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A Kyrgyz soldier from the brigade guarding the Almaty Power Station.

The brigade was founded on March 31, 1994, as the 525th Special Purpose company by order of the Minister of Defense Myrzakan Subanov.[5] Many officers in the company received combat experience in Tajikistan and Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. In 1995, a detachment of the company underwent monthly training sessions with the United States Army Rangers at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The company was eventually expanded into a battalion, and later into a brigade with its current name. Between 1999–2000, the brigade participated in the Batken Conflict, turning the tide of many battles with the militants.[6][7][8]

Training

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All officers who serve in the brigade are trained at the Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School. Also, instructors from Russia and the United States Army are often invited to the brigade.

Commanders

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  • Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Kholodkov (1994-1996)
  • Colonel Timur Dzhumanaliev (1996-1997)
  • Colonel Artur Temirov (1997-2000)
  • Colonel Akylbek Dononbaev (2000-2001)
  • Colonel Asanbek Alymkozhoev (2001-2002)
  • Colonel Taalaibek Omuraliev (2002-2004)
  • Commandeer Talant Talipov (2015-2022)

References

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  1. ^ http://www.desantura.de/ru/%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D0%B0%D1%84%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD.html
  2. ^ SlavicSac (21 May 2018). "Who is Funding Pro-Putin Paramilitary Formations in America?".
  3. ^ Куваль, Саша. "National security and armed forces in Kyrgyzstan" – via www.academia.edu. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Russia Offers Generous Support for the Kyrgyz Army - Jamestown".
  5. ^ "Спецназ «Скорпион» отметил свое 19-летие со дня образования :: Информационное Агентство Кабар". Archived from the original on 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
  6. ^ "Specnazopedia - всё о спецназе России". 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Это — спецназ! - "МСН" - новости Кыргызстана". www.msn.kg.
  8. ^ "tokmok.info - Diese Website steht zum Verkauf! - Informationen zum Thema tokmok". ww2.tokmok.info.