15th Independent Special Forces Brigade
The 15th Independent Special Forces Brigade (Russian: 15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения) is a tier one spetsnaz (special forces) unit of the Uzbek Ground Forces, being the successor to its counterpart in the Soviet Army's GRU. This spetsnaz unit capable of conducting land, maritime, and air operations.
| 15th Independent Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения | |
Spetsnaz soldiers from the brigade during the Civil War, 1992. | |
| Active | 1963 |
| Country | Soviet Union Uzbekistan |
| Branch | Soviet Army Uzbek Ground Forces |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Role | Air assault Amphibious reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Black operation Bomb disposal Clandestine operation Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Combat search and rescue Counterterrorism Covert operation Desert warfare Direct action Executive protection Force protection Forward air control Hostage rescue HUMINT Irregular warfare ISTAR Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Manhunt Maneuver warfare Military intelligence Mountain warfare Patrolling Parachuting PSYWAR Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Urban warfare |
| Part of | Uzbek Ground Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Chirchiq |
| Engagements | Soviet Union: ∟Peace enforcement ∟Soviet–Afghan War Uzbekistan: ∟Tajikistani Civil War |
| Battle honours | Order of the Red Banner (Afghanistan) |
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