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Croatian Special Operations Forces Command

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consisted of one command section and five companies, each specialized for a different variety of missions: 1st Special Operations Company specialized for airborne and pathfinder operations, 2nd Special Operations Company specialized for alpine and mountain operations, 3rd Special Operations Company
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The operational element consists of the Special Forces Groups, one ground group (SO(L)TG) and one naval group (SO(M)TG), intended for planning and implementation of special operations, independently without support or with the support of other components of CROSOFCOM and the Croatian Armed Forces.
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A subsequent reorganization of the CROSOFCOM followed in mid 2019 which saw an additional creation of three new Special Forces Groups, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Special Forces Groups respectively. Alongside the CROSOFCOM reorganization, the 194th Multipurpose Helicopter Squadron of the 91st Wing of the
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The support element is the holder of all forms of administrative and logistical support that are necessary for the daily functioning, life and work of the CROSOFCOM, and if necessary strengthens the Special Forces Group with the necessary support elements such as EOD specialists, K9 handlers etc.
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The command element prepares and directs individuals, units and commands to operations / special operations or activities that have the character of operations. The command element is in support of the CAF chain of command in the planning and implementation of special operations, preparation and
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Special Forces Groups consist of a Command with S-1 to S-6 functions, Special Operations Task Units(SOTU), and a combat support platoon with combat support elements. Special Operations Forces teams are composed of 12 members who, in accordance with their tasks, develop the ability of (separate)
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started and led to the subsequent establishment of the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command (CROSOFCOM) in February 2015. The goal of the reorganization was the creation of interoperable and quickly deployable special operations forces that would be able to respond to current and future
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specialized for naval and amphibious operations, 4th Special Operations Company specialized for urban and anti-terrorist operations and Fire Support Company specialized for sniper and mortar training and fire support with snipers to other four BSD companies.
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independent action and reorganization of up to 24 members. The operational element also has a part of the forces grouped in the Commando Company which carries out operations independently or as part of other operational forces.
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The training element is the holder of Special Forces training, which includes selection and the qualification course, and training of advanced skills to Special Operations Forces operatives.
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The 1. HGZ was disbanded in 2000 and its constituents were reorganized. A part of the HGZ was amalgamated with the Special Combat Skills Centre in Å epurine to form the
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training of forces, strengthening the command at the strategic and operational level and performing other tasks of interest to the functioning of the CAF.
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The Special Operations Forces Command combines capabilities through four complementary elements: command, operational, support and training elements.
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In early February 2015, the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command was established, then consisting of five organizational units.
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Battalion, Ferdo Sučić Battalion, Alpha Battalion and parts of 8th Light Assault Brigade of the Croatian Military Police forming the
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The anniversary day of the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command is honored to the organization and the formation of the first
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reorganization and transformation into the Croatian Special Operations Forces Command was completed in February 2015.
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81st Guards Battalion, the 1. HGZ was deployed to the rear of the battalion, tasked with intervening in case of any
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claimed as part of its own territory. As the two brigades turned over the positions north and west of
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in June, 1991. In August Filipović took over command of the battalion from Roso. The same month, the
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troops of Croatian origin. The most senior among the former legionnaires was Ante Roso, previously a
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for operations in defense of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of the
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in early May 1995. By this time, the HGZ also commanded its own artillery and
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was deployed for the first time on June 15, 1991. It was stationed in
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The Croatian Special Operations Forces Command was created from the
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was amalgamated with parts of other special forces units of the
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following additional recruitment and training of volunteers the
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and advanced east to capture the villages of MuŔkovac and
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The 1.HGZ took part in several important battles of the
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The Yugoslav Wars (1): Slovenia & Croatia 1991ā€“95
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and organization and training of volunteer troops in
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Index

Special Operations Command (Croatia)
Croatian
Croatia
Armed Forces of Croatia
Special operations forces
direct action
special reconnaissance
hostage rescue
unconventional warfare
Military aid
Delnice
Udbina
Lora
lat.
War in Afghanistan
EUFOR Tchad/RCA
NATO Response Force
EU NAVFOR Somalia
Takuba Task Force
Order of Ban Jelačić
Brigadier
Brigadier general
Croatian
Croatian Armed Forces
General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia
special operations forces
Republic of Croatia
NATO
Special Operations Battalion
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