Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade

The Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade (Russian: 25-я бригада специального назначения Скорпион) 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.[2][3] 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-я бригада специального назначения Скорпион
Members of the Scorpion Brigade in 2013
Active31 March 1994 – present
Country Kyrgyzstan
Branch Kyrgyz Army
TypeSpetsnaz
RoleAir assault
Airborne forces
Close protection
Close quarters combat
Counter-insurgency
Covert operation
Counter-Terrorism
Direct Action
High-value target
Hostage rescue
Jungle warfare
Mountain warfare
Special operations
Security forces assistance
Unconventional Warfare
SizeBrigade (800 personnel)
Garrison/HQTokmok
Nickname(s)Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион)
Colors  Green
Anniversaries31 March
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Colonel Stanislav Kholodkov[1]

History

The brigade was founded on March 31, 1994, as the 525th Special Purpose company by order of the Minister of Defense Myrzakan Subanov.[4] 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 in the state of 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.[5][6][7]

Training

All officers who come to serve in this 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
  • 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)

References
  1. SlavicSac (21 May 2018). "Who is Funding Pro-Putin Paramilitary Formations in America?".
  2. Куваль, Саша. "National security and armed forces in Kyrgyzstan" – via www.academia.edu. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. https://jamestown.org/program/russia-offers-generous-support-for-the-kyrgyz-army/
  4. http://old.kabar.kg/rus/society/full/52401
  5. "Specnazopedia - всё о спецназе России". 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014.
  6. "Это — спецназ! - «МСН» - новости Кыргызстана". www.msn.kg.
  7. "tokmok.info - Diese Website steht zum Verkauf! - Informationen zum Thema tokmok". ww2.tokmok.info.
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