15th Independent Special Forces Brigade | |
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15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения | |
![]() Spetsnaz soldiers from the brigade during the Civil War, 1992. | |
Active | 1963 |
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Type | Spetsnaz |
Role | Special operations Special reconnaissance |
Part of | Uzbek Ground Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Chirchiq |
Engagements | Soviet Union: ∟Peace enforcement ∟Soviet–Afghan War Uzbekistan: ∟Tajikistani Civil War |
Battle honours | ![]() |
The 15th Independent Special Forces Brigade (Russian: 15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения) is a tier one spetsnaz (special forces) unit of the Uzbek Ground Forces, being the successor to its counterpart in the Soviet Army's GRU. This spetsnaz unit capable of conducting land, maritime, and air operations.