Counter-terrorist Battalion of MP Serbian Special Brigade
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The Counter-terrorist Battalion nicknamed: "Sokolovi" (Falcons) is a battalion within the Special Brigade
unit of the Serbian Army
. In the near past it was brigade-size, with 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion
, and together was named 72 Special Brigade. It has the status of a battalion within the restructured Serbian Army. Its main task is Counter-terrorism
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The unit was formed in 1992 and is based in Pančevo
. The symbol of the Unit is the Falcon
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Special Brigade
The Special Brigade is the main and the most elite special forces unit of the Serbian Land Forces. It consist from counter-terrorist, recon units, commando units, paratroopers and diving units....
unit of the Serbian Army
Serbian Army
-Objectives:The Serbian Army is responsible for:* deterring armed threats* defending Serbia's territory* participation in peacekeeping operations* providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief-Personnel:...
. In the near past it was brigade-size, with 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion
72nd Reconnaissance-commando Battalion
The 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion is a battalion within the Special Brigade unit in the Serbian Army. In the past it was brigade-size, and included the CT "Hawks" Battalion , and was known as the 72 Special Brigade. Currently it has the status of a battalion within the restructured...
, and together was named 72 Special Brigade. It has the status of a battalion within the restructured Serbian Army. Its main task is Counter-terrorism
Counter-terrorism
Counter-terrorism is the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt to prevent or in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.The tactic of terrorism is available to insurgents and governments...
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The unit was formed in 1992 and is based in Pančevo
Pancevo
Pančevo is a city and municipality located in the southern part of Serbian province of Vojvodina, 15 km northeast from Belgrade. In 2002, the city had a total population of 77,087, while municipality of Pančevo had 127,162 inhabitants. It is the administrative center of the South Banat...
. The symbol of the Unit is the Falcon
Falcon
A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco. The genus contains 37 species, widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America....
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See also
- Special BrigadeSpecial BrigadeThe Special Brigade is the main and the most elite special forces unit of the Serbian Land Forces. It consist from counter-terrorist, recon units, commando units, paratroopers and diving units....
- 63rd Parachute Battalion
- 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion72nd Reconnaissance-commando BattalionThe 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion is a battalion within the Special Brigade unit in the Serbian Army. In the past it was brigade-size, and included the CT "Hawks" Battalion , and was known as the 72 Special Brigade. Currently it has the status of a battalion within the restructured...