Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade
| Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 25-я бригада специального назначения Скорпион | |
 Members of the Scorpion Brigade in 2013 | |
| Active | 31 March 1994 – present |
| Country |  Kyrgyzstan |
| Branch |  Kyrgyz Army |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Role | Air 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 |
| Size | Brigade (800 personnel) |
| Garrison/HQ | Tokmok |
| Nickname(s) | Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион) |
| Colors | Green |
| Anniversaries | 31 March |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Stanislav Kholodkov[1] |
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.
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
- ^ SlavicSac (21 May 2018). "Who is Funding Pro-Putin Paramilitary Formations in America?".
- ^ Куваль, Саша. "National security and armed forces in Kyrgyzstan" – via www.academia.edu.
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- ^ http://old.kabar.kg/rus/society/full/52401
- ^ "Specnazopedia - всё о спецназе России". 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014.
- ^ "Это — спецназ! - «МСН» - новости Кыргызстана". www.msn.kg.
- ^ "tokmok.info - Diese Website steht zum Verkauf! - Informationen zum Thema tokmok". ww2.tokmok.info.