Active 1963 – present Garrison/HQ Marina Gorka | Type Special forces | |
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Country Soviet Union (1963–1991)
Belarus (1992–present) Branch Soviet Army (1963–1991)
Special Forces of Belarus (1992–present) Motto(s) Anywhere, anytime, any problem | ||
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. 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
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