Special Forces of Azerbaijan

The Special Forces of Azerbaijan is a military unit of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[1][2] It was established in April 1999 under the Ministry of Defense. Typically 30 out of 500 candidates earn the "Maroon beret" certificate.

Members of the Azerbaijani Special Forces during a military parade in Baku 2011

Cadets are taught to survive and execute their mission, even if they are hungry and thirsty for days. They are taught to eat whatever they find, such as frogs and snakes. They receive weapons training covering firearms and explosives. Officers operate under the rank of ensign.

See also

References
  1. "Xüsusi Təyinatlı Qüvvələrin yeni yaradılan hərbi hissələrinə döyüş bayraqları təqdim olunub". Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan (in Azerbaijani). 29 April 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  2. "Bu gün Azərbaycan Xüsusi Təyinatlı Qüvvələrinin yaranma günüdür – FOTOLAR". Azeri Defence (in Azerbaijani). 30 April 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
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