14.05.2020.
"Griffins" successfully conducted training at the "Kajtasovo" lock
Minister Vulin: The 72nd Special Operations Brigade in the same league as the best special units in the world
Today, the Minister of Defence, Aleksandar Vulin, attended the training of the "Griffins" Special Operations Battalion of the 72nd Special Operations Brigade, which is conducting training in performing counter-terrorist actions at the “Kajtasovo” lock.
Members of the 72nd Special Operations Brigade also showed how valuable they are during the fight against Covid 19, the Minister of Defence pointed out.
- Just as they distinguished themselves during the fight against Covid, for which I sincerely thank them, so they also showed that their return to the barracks, to everyday life, happened very quickly and without any problems. They have already started drills, continuing their daily preparations and training, and they show that the 72nd Special Operations Brigade has no reason to be ashamed when compared to any other special unit in the world - the Minister of Defence pointed out and added that they are equipped with the most modern weapons, the best and the latest equipment, and that the entire Serbian Armed Forces can be proud of the quality of these people.
The Commander of the "Griffons" Special Operations Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Dragan Kužet, pointed out that this unit is intended for performing special operations on all types of terrains and in all weather conditions.
- In the past four days, we conducted training on the Danube-Tisa-Danube canal, i.e. at the "Kajtasovo" lock, where we combined all forms of training, which showed that we are able to respond on land, water, underwater and in the air. At the training itself, it could be seen that the members of the battalion were trained to perform designated tasks, which the state of Serbia can be proud of and rest assured that every task placed before the battalion will be completed - Lieutenant Colonel Kužet emphasized.
The landing of divers from aircraft and boats on the water, the landing using the rapid descent technique and carrying out an assault on river traffic facilities, as well as waterway evacuation, are the activities that were shown during today's training, which was attended by the Commander of the 72nd Special Operations Brigade, Brigadier General Miroslav Talijan.
During the training, the 82nd Company of River Commandos was engaged, in coordination with the Second Company for Special Operations and the Helicopter Unit of the Air Force and Air Defence.
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