3 separate brigade of special purpose GRU. Heroes of Russia

The InformNapalm.org team managed to identify and identify another Russian special forces soldier who went through a "Ukrainian mission" - a contract serviceman of the famous 3rd brigade of the GRU General Staff of the RF Armed Forces of military unit 21208 from Togliatti - Evgeny Kurnosov, Born on February 23, 1992, originally from Chelyabinsk.

Several profiles of Evgeny Kurnosov were found on social networks:
- "In contact with" https://vk.com/id116910598, archive https://archive.is/AxpQX;
- “My World” http://my.mail.ru/mail/kurnosov.2318/, archive https://archive.is/JsoB7;
- “Instagram” https://instagram.com/kurnosovevgeny/, archive https://archive.is/K92HI.

Unlike other Russian invaders, E. Kurnosov's information on VKontakte is minimal, although he is more active on alternative sources.
The most notable is his Instagram page, from which he was able to trace his "Ukrainian business trip", including determining the geography by geotags, according to which he managed to visit Ukraine in the city of Lugansk, as well as in Kamensk-Shakhtinsk and Millerovo of the Rostov region RF (where, according to our data, the base and transshipment camps of the Russian troops are deployed) - see the photo selection.

The fact that E. Kurnosov is a regular soldier of the RF Armed Forces and, in particular, of the 3rd Special Forces Brigade, confirms a number of signs:
- A friendly circle in which former and current contract servicemen of the 3rd brigade ( E. Kurnosov served in the same special forces unit in 2011, after which he signed a contract);

Videos from the performance of the propaganda brigade at the base camp of the occupation forces in the Rostov region with informal flags of the Airborne Forces / SPN (uploaded to Instagram 2 weeks ago);

A photo from the Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region (uploaded to “My World” on 06/26/2015, on Instagram on 06/30/2015), the airfield is actively used for transfer and rotation by the Russian invaders on which the Il-76 transport aircraft is fixed. According to the information we have clarified, this aircraft is on the balance sheet of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (as evidenced by the corresponding coloring in the form of a tricolor on the fuselage). According to the IL-76 register, a total of 12 units of these machines were on the balance of the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation, of which 2 aircraft (side numbers 76801 and 76825 crashed), 2 aircraft (side numbers 76802 and 76826) are in storage, of the remaining 8 units, one (side 76829) has a standard color, and the remaining 7 (side 86887, 86888, 86925, 76803, 73804, 76827, 76828) are painted in the colors of the Russian flag. Information on flights of Russian military aviation on the territory of the Russian Federation, especially flights from military airfields, is closed, but according to our data, since the beginning of 2015, an Il-76 with an onboard 76803 was recorded at the airfields of the Rostov region.

We remind you that according to the observations of informNapalm.org, in recent times the Russian military command has switched to a new tactic of using its troops in the Donbas. During the period of “the Minsk agreements”, the Russians abandoned the use of the usual tactical groups (BTGr / RTGr), since large military units in Donbas cannot remain unnoticed. The new tactics provides for the secondment of small groups (squad / platoon) of military personnel in the illegal armed formations of “novorossia” in the form of reinforcements and instructors, mostly narrow-profile specialists: scouts, snipers, who dissolve among illegal armed groups of militants.

Note: In May 2015, captured Russian servicemen of the 3rd brigade of the GRU special forces, Captain Erofeev and Sergeant Aleksandrov, as part of a consolidated unit, were carrying out combat missions in the Luhansk region. After their capture, the personnel of the sent special forces were hastily taken out of Ukraine, see:
- "Soldiers of the Togliatti special forces of the GRU were captured at Happiness"
- "The hasty withdrawal of a part of the Russian special forces from Lugansk is connected with the threat of a riot - a special forces officer of the 3rd Main Brigade of the Special Forces of the GRU of the Russian Federation"
We also remind you that at the beginning of June 2015 in Luhansk, Russian servicemen of the 22nd special forces brigade of the GRU (military unit 11659, item Stepnoy, Rostov region) were identified and identified.
- "The servicemen of the 22nd brigade of the Special Forces of the GRU of the Russian Federation, performing a combat mission in Lugansk, have been identified."

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3 Guards OBRSPN GRU GSh MO (military unit: 21208, previously 83149)−3rd Guards Separate Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov III degree brigade special purpose... (Samara, PrUVO) (military unit 21208, earlier military unit 83149).

Formed in 1966 by the Directive of the Commander-in-Chief of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany on the funds of the 26th separate special-purpose battalion in the Werder Bremen garrison with the participation of personnel from the 27th separate special forces battalion of the Northern Group of Forces, 48 ​​and 166 separate reconnaissance battalions. The brigade began to be formed by Lieutenant Colonel R.P. Mosolov, appointed to the post of deputy commander of the brigade of the guard.

During the existence of the brigade, it was commanded by:

  • guards Colonel Grishakov Alexey Nikolaevich 11.1966-09.1971
  • guards Colonel Yatchenko Nikolay Mikhailovich 09.1971-11.1975
  • guards Colonel Zharov Oleg Mikhailovich 11.1975-09.1978
  • guards Colonel Bolshakov Vyacheslav Ivanovich 09.1978-11.1983
  • guards Colonel Starov Yuri Timofeevich 11.1983-01.1986
  • guards Colonel Manchenko Vladimir Andreevich 01.1986-11.1988
  • guards Colonel Ilyin Alexander Sergeevich 11.1989-01.1992
  • guards Lieutenant Colonel Chernetsky Alexander Artemievich 01.1992-09.1995
  • guards Colonel Kozlov Vladimir Andreevich 09.1995-02.2004
  • 83149, then 21208, then (possibly) 21353 - brigade management.
  • 21209 - 503rd ooSpN
  • 21353 - 509th ooSpN
  • 33473 - 330th ooSpN

Composition:

  • - brigade management
  • - 330th ooSpN (2nd bn)
  • - 501st ooSpN
  • - 503rd ooSpN
  • - 509th ooSpN (1st bn)
  • - 510th ooSpN
  • - 512th ooSpN
  • - school of junior specialists (shms)
  • - a logistics company (RMO)
  • - a company of special weapons (RSV). Recreated since 2000
  • - autorot

PPD: 1966-1992 - Neu-Timmen (Neu-Brandenburg district, former GDR), GSVG-ZGV. Until 1975, part of the brigade's units were located in Neusterlitz. Later, the city of Neutimen became the location of the brigade. January 1991-June 2002 - The 330th ooSpN was stationed in Riga, Latvia. Then he was taken to Russia in the village of Roshinsky. 1992-present - settlement Roshchinsky, garrison Chernorechye, Samara region, PURVO.

History:

The history of the brigade dates back to March 1944. The brigade began to be formed by Lieutenant Colonel R.P. Mosolov, appointed to the post of deputy commander of the guard brigade. In 1957, the 26th separate battalion of the Special Forces was formed in the GSVG (commander - Lieutenant Colonel R.P. Mosolov). The brigade was formed in 1966 by the Directive of the Commander-in-Chief of the GSVG on the funds of the 26th separate battalion of the Special Forces (which, in turn, was formed on the basis of the 26th Guards Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov, 3rd class motorcycle regiment) in the garrison of Werder with the participation of personnel from the 27th a separate battalion of the Special Forces of the SGV, the 48th and 166th separate reconnaissance battalions. In the 80s, one of the main tasks of special forces groups was the detection and destruction of enemy missiles. In addition, the SPN collected information for the GRU. Only the brigade could deploy about 48 reconnaissance groups. In addition to scouts, signalmen and sappers were included in the groups (depending on the tasks assigned). The brigade was one of the first in the GSVG to switch to the form of the Airborne Forces (vests and berets). In May 1990, from the city of Furstenberg (Neu-Timmen) of the GDR, the brigade was relocated to the Chernorechensky military town, the village of Roshchinsky, Chernorechye of the Volzhsky district of Samara. Part day - March 26.

Commanders: 09.1971-11.1975 - Guards. Colonel Yatchenko Nikolai Mikhailovich 11.1975-09.1978 - Guards. Colonel Zharov Oleg Mikhailovich 09.1978-11.1983 - Guards. Colonel Bolshakov Vyacheslav Ivanovich 11.1983-01.1986 - Guards. Colonel Starov Yuri Timofeevich 01.1986-11.1988 - Guards. Colonel Manchenko Vladimir Andreevich 11.1988-01.1992 - Guards. Colonel Ilyin Alexander Sergeevich 01.1992-09.1995 - Guards. Lieutenant Colonel Chernetsky Alexander Artemievich 09.1995-2003 - Guards. Colonel, Major General Vladimir Kozlov 2003-present - Guards Colonel (from 2005 - Major General) Kersov Alexey Nikolaevich

Management: The brigade commander is Major General Aleksey Nikolaevich Kersov, Deputy. brigade commander Colonel Vydrov deputy. brigade commander for educational work Antonov Yuri Anatolyevich

Heroes of Russia: 1. Guards. Sergeant Major Ushakov A.B. (1972-1995), posthumous. 2. Guards. Art. l-t Dergunov A.V. (1979-2003), posthumously.

THE USSR: The brigade was deployed around the wartime state. 1985-1990: 3 reconnaissance. Bat-na, 1 Bat-n communications, autorot, headquarters company, rmo, special weapons platoon, special mines company.

Tajikistan From September 1992 to March 1993, the brigade took part in hostilities in Tajikistan. Dushanbe, Kulyab. Detachments "Pyanj", "Moskovsky", also the Dusti region and partly Kalaikhumb. SM together with RU FPS in the interests of the group, protection of the ambassador and family members, events for the Vovchiks and the most radical Yurchiks.

Losses in Kosovo: Andrey Kuzovov (Ulyanovsk), died in Kosovo, May 2001.

1H: From January to June 1995, the 509th separate special-purpose detachment of the brigade fought in Chechnya. On January 17, 1995, the 509th separate special-purpose detachment of the 3rd separate special-purpose brigade on the Il-76 was transferred from Samara to Mozdok, and then to Khankala on the BMP-1, in a column. The detachment was engaged in reconnaissance of the vicinity of the city of Argun, even when the battles for Grozny were just going on. The reconnaissance group reconnoitered the ford across the Argun River, where after that the equipment was transported to encircle the city. Serious trials fell on the detachment near the village of Komsomolskoye (near Argun), where the detachment stormed a skyscraper for a marine regiment. On the night of March 20-21, 1995, the troops of the Joint Grouping "North" launched an operation to disarm illegal armed groups in the area of ​​Argun and Mesker-Yurt. By night operations, the detachment and reconnaissance company of the 165th infantry battalion moved forward and by 6.00 captured the elevation. 236.7 (Goiten Court). From 6.00 165 pm, two battalions crossed the Argun River and began to create the outer and inner ring of the encirclement. Subsequently, the detachment fought near Gudermes and Shali. In late May - early June 1995, the detachment was withdrawn to the point of permanent deployment. For military distinctions 176 brigade men were awarded orders and medals, and Sergeant Major Anton Borisovich Ushakov was awarded the title of Hero Russian Federation(posthumously). 4 people died in Chechnya.

The first special-purpose military units were created back in 1764 at the suggestions of A. Suvorov, M. Kutuzov, P. Panin. These units were called jaegers. The soldiers were engaged in tactical exercises, conducted military operations in the mountains, carried out ambushes and raids.

How did it all begin?

In 1811, the Separate Corps of Internal Guard was created, which was engaged in the protection and restoration of order within the state. In 1817, thanks to the actions of Alexander I, a rapid reaction detachment of mounted gendarmes was opened. The year 1842 was marked by the appearance of battalions of plastuns from the Cossacks, who, with their military actions, trained many generations of the future special forces.

Spetsnaz in the XX century

The twentieth century began with the creation of the People's Commissariat for Military Affairs - GUGSH (Main Directorate of the General Staff). In 1918, intelligence and special-purpose units were formed under the command of the Cheka. In the 30s, airborne troops and sabotage squads were created.

The new special detachments were faced with serious tasks: reconnaissance, sabotage, the fight against terror, disruption of communications, power supply, transport, and much more. Of course, the fighters were supplied with the best uniforms and new equipment. The preparation was serious, individual programs were used. The special forces were classified.

In 1953, mouths occurred. And only 4 years later, 5 separate special-purpose companies were created, to which the remnants of the old ones joined in 1962. In 1968, they began to train professional intelligence officers, then, by the way, the well-known company number 9 appeared. Gradually, the special forces turned into a powerful force standing in the defense of their state.

these days

Now the GRU is a special body of the foreign intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the purpose of which is to provide intelligence information, necessary conditions implementation of a successful policy, as well as assistance in the economic, military-technical development of the Russian Federation.

The GRU includes 13 main departments, as well as 8 auxiliary ones. The first, second, third and fourth main Directorates deal with issues of interaction with different countries... The Fifth Directorate is a point of operational intelligence. The sixth department deals with the seventh division solves the issues that have arisen with NATO. The remaining six departments of the GRU are engaged in sabotage, the development of military technology, the management of the military economy, strategic doctrines, nuclear weapons and information warfare. Also in the intelligence department there are two research institutes, which are located in Moscow.

Special Forces Brigades

The GRU special forces brigades are considered the most trained units in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. In 1962, the first special forces detachment of the GRU was formed, whose tasks included the destruction of nuclear missiles and deep reconnaissance.

The second separate brigade was formed in the period from September 1962 to March 1963 in the city of Pskov. The composition successfully participated in the exercises "Horizon-74" and "Ocean-70" and in many others. The commandos of the second brigade were the first to take part in the airborne training "Dozor-86"; they went through the Afghan and Chechen wars. One of the detachments took part in the settlement of the conflict in South Ossetia from 2008 to 2009. Permanent location - Pskov and Murmansk regions.

In 1966, the 3rd Guards Separate Special Forces Brigade of the GRU was created. The composition took part in the battles in Tajikistan, in the Chechen wars, in Afghanistan, in the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Since 2010, the brigade has been located in the military town of Togliatti.

In the city of Stary Krym in 1962, the 10th GRU special forces brigade was formed. The military took part in the Chechen wars, in the 2008 Georgian-Ossetian conflict. In 2011, the brigade was awarded a state award for merit in the development and conduct of military operations. The place of deployment is the Krasnodar Territory.

The 14th brigade, which was created in 1963, is located in. The personnel were repeatedly expressed gratitude for the excellent conduct of the exercises, for their participation in the hostilities in Afghanistan, the Chechen wars.

The 16th Special Forces Brigade of the GRU was formed in 1963. In 1972, its staff participated in extinguishing fires in the Central Black Earth Zone, for which it was awarded the Certificate of Honor of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR. In 1992, a detachment of the brigade was engaged in the protection of state facilities on the territory of Tajikistan. The 16th Special Forces Brigade took part in the Chechen wars, peacekeeping operations in Kosovo, performed ostentatious exercises in Jordan and Slovakia. The place of deployment is the city of Tambov.

The year 1976 was marked by the appearance of the 22nd Guards Separate Special Forces Brigade of the GRU. The location is the Rostov region. The composition participated in the Chechen and Afghan wars, in the Baku events of 1989, in the settlement of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

In the Chita region in 1977, the 24th separate brigade was formed. Spetsnaz took part in the Chechen war, several units fought in Afghanistan. By orders of the heads of the Soviet Union in the 80-90s. the brigade carried out covert operations in hot spots. At the moment, the train is located in the city of Novosibirsk.

In 1984, on the basis of the 791st company, the 67th separate special forces brigade was created. The personnel took part in hostilities in Chechnya, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Karabakh. Previously, the unit was located in Kemerovo, now they are talking about its disbandment.

Special Forces of the GRU of Russia. Primary selection

How to get into the GRU? Spetsnaz is the dream of many boys. Dexterous, fearless warriors, it would seem, are capable of anything. Let's face it, joining a special forces unit is difficult, but possible.

The main condition for the possibility of considering a candidate is military service. Then a series of selections begins. Basically, officers and warrant officers are taken to the special forces of the GRU of the Russian Federation. The officer must have a higher education. Recommendations from reputable employees are also needed. It is advisable for the candidate to be no older than 28 years old and have a height of at least 175 cm. But there are always exceptions. As for physical fitness, the quality of its implementation is strictly monitored, rest is minimized.

Basic requirements for the physical fitness of the applicant

The physical standards that must be passed successfully are as follows:

  1. Run 3 km in 10 minutes.
  2. One hundred meters in 12 seconds.
  3. Pulling up on the bar - 25 times.
  4. Exercises for the press - 90 times in 2 minutes.
  5. Push-ups - 90 times.
  6. A set of exercises: press, push-ups, jumping up from the squatting position, transition from the support by squatting to the support while lying down and back. Each individual exercise is done 15 times in 10 seconds. The complex is performed 7 times.
  7. Hand-to-hand combat.

In addition to passing the standards, work is carried out with a psychologist, a complete medical examination, research on the "lie detector". It is imperative that all relatives are checked, in addition, written consent for the candidate's service will need to be obtained from the parents. So how to get into the GRU (special forces)? The answer is simple - you need to prepare from childhood. Sport must firmly enter the life of the future fighter.

I'm in the special forces. What's in store for me? The psychological side

From the first day to the soldier by all possible ways suggest that he is the best. As the coaches say, this is the most important point... In the barracks itself, the fighters often arrange secret checks of each other, which helps to always be on alert.

To strengthen the spirit and form the character, the recruit is taught hand-to-hand combat. From time to time he is put into battle against a stronger opponent in order to teach him how to fight even with an opponent who is obviously superior in preparation. Also, soldiers are taught to fight using all kinds of improvised means, up to a tightly rolled newspaper. Only after a warrior has mastered such materials does he train on striking technique.

Every six months, fighters are checked for readiness for further service. The soldier is left without food for a week. Warriors are in constant motion, they are not allowed to sleep all the time. Thus, many fighters are screened out.

The physical side of the service

The warrior trains every day, without days off and holidays. Every day you need to run 10 km in less than an hour, with additional weight on your shoulders (about 50 kg).

On arrival, it takes 40 minutes. This includes push-ups on the fingers, on the fists, and jumping up from a sitting position. Basically, each exercise is repeated 20-30 times. At the end of each cycle, the fighter pumps the press a maximum of times. Hand-to-hand combat training takes place every day. The blows are practiced, dexterity and endurance are brought up. The training of the GRU spetsnaz is serious, hard work.

Special forces outfit

The GRU special forces uniform has different types, to match the ongoing tasks. At the moment, the important parts of a fighter's "wardrobe" include belts, as well as shoulder-belt systems. Functional vests include several types of equipment pouches. The belt can be adjusted in volume; a synthetic insert is used to increase its strength. The shoulder strap system includes shoulder straps and straps that are designed to distribute the load between the hip joint and the shoulders. Of course, this whole unloading system goes in addition to everyday uniform and body armor.

How to get into the GRU (special forces)?

Only guys with excellent health and excellent physical fitness get into the special forces. A good help to the conscript will be the presence of the mark "Good for the Airborne Forces". Some experienced fighters to the question: "How to get into the GRU (special forces)?" answer that you need to go soon Intelligence Directorate and declare yourself.

For officers, general military training is conducted at the Novosibirsk Higher Military Command School, and special training is held at the Military Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The Academy includes Postgraduate Studies and Higher Academic Courses. Higher education is a mandatory requirement for inclusion in the ranks of officers.

The location of military unit 21208, or the 3rd separate Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov, 3rd degree, of the special forces brigade is the city of Togliatti, Samara region. The unit belongs to the GRU special forces formations, which are subordinate to the Ministry of Defense. These formations are engaged in reconnaissance, sabotage activities and take part in various military operations.

History

The unit, currently known as military unit 21208, dates back to 1966. It was formed in Germany on the basis of two special forces battalions stationed in the Werder Bremen garrison and several reconnaissance battalions. The predecessor of the 3rd spetsnaz brigade was the 48th separate motorized rifle battalion, which became reconnaissance battalion in November 1948.

Banner of the 3rd Guards Special Purpose Brigade

The name of the brigade - Warsaw-Berlin - is closely related to the events of World War II. Then the 48th battalion of motorized riflemen took part in attacks on the capital of Poland.
The successful completion of combat missions was marked with the name "Varshavsky" (February 1945). The unit received the second part of the name after the surrender of Germany, in May 1945, for special services during the capture of Berlin. Even before the end of the war, the battalion received the Order of Suvorov, 3rd degree.
From October 1945 to May 1990, the unit was located in Germany, in the city of Tiefenbrunn, and then in Fürstenbreg. These settlements were part of the friendly USSR republic of the GDR.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1991, the 3rd special forces brigade changed its place of deployment to the Volga Military District, namely, the village of Roshchinskoye. Since 2010, military unit 21208 has been located in the city of Togliatti.


 Awards for participation in sporting events

The brigade performed various military and government missions.
In particular, servicemen participated in the evacuation of foreign embassies from Tajikistan in 1992, carried out peacekeeping missions during the armed conflict in Chechnya (1995), and various missions in Kosovo (1999).
At the moment, the training of GRU special forces in Togliatti is carried out on the basis of the former military engineering university. Soldiers of military unit 21208 now not only master the skills of long-range and close combat, but also swimming, cryptography, and the ability to work with radio equipment. Fighters study mathematics in depth, foreign languages and know how to navigate the latest developments in military and computer technology.

Eyewitness impressions

It is interesting that military unit 21208 is not isolated from the urban population. Most of the contract officers and soldiers who have families rent housing in the nearest neighborhoods - 10, 12 and 15.


 Living conditions in the unit. Rest room and barracks of the 3rd brigade

The rest live in well-equipped cockpit barracks with a gym, a recreation room and a kitchen for two cockpits. There are no illegal relations and hazing in the unit, and the unit itself is called, if not elite, then exemplary.
On the territory of the garrison there are such infrastructure facilities as a post office, a bathhouse, hairdressing salons, shops, schools, kindergartens and hotels.
The process of training GRU spetsnaz fighters, as eyewitnesses say, differs from that in ordinary units. The employees take exams of increased complexity in military affairs, and at the Roshchinsky training ground there is an obstacle course that imitates the mountainous terrain. In the field exercises, real weapons, mines and grenades are used, and soldiers also master numerous martial arts.
Civilians work in the canteen of military unit 21208; servicemen are not involved in cooking. The menu is quite extensive - there are two first courses and two second courses to choose from.


 Drone training room

On the territory of the unit there is a swimming pool with a 25-meter track, which, by subscription, can also be visited by civilians.
The daily routine of servicemen, with the exception of enhanced combat and military training, is the same as in combined arms units: duty, guards, orders and checks. The latter are held no more often than once every 2 months.
Soldiers of military unit 21208 take the oath on Sunday. On this day, the soldier is allowed leave until 21.00, the rest of the time he must notify the arrival of relatives in writing.
As a mobile operator, you can choose Megafon or MTS. The first operator is convenient when the fighter is at the range, and the second - in his free time from field exercises, from 19.00 to 21.00 on weekends. You can also communicate through social networks.


 Practicing parachute flying skills

It is better for servicemen to make money transfers to a VTB Bank or Sberbank card. The first ATM is at the checkpoint.
Applicants are allowed to contract service in the GRU special forces, namely in military unit 21208:

  1. With a complete secondary education (at least 11 classes);
  2. Age from 18 to 35 years old;
  3. Passed a medical commission (certificate form A-1);
  4. Trained in the Airborne Forces, as well as drivers of categories "C", "D" and "E".

Information for mom

Parcels and letters

Of the Armed Forces of the USSR).
3rd Separate Guards Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov Special Purpose Brigade

Before the Victory Day Parade, Togliatti (2011).
Years of existence - n. v.
Country the USSR →
Subordination Main Directorate General Staff of the RF Armed Forces
Included in CVO
Type of reconnaissance and sabotage formations
Includes military units
Function Special intelligence
Part brigade
Dislocation Samara region, Togliatti
Mascot Wolf
Participation in War in Tajikistan,
First Chechen War,
War in Kosovo,
Second Chechen war
Marks of Excellence

History

Background

Despite the fact that the brigade itself appeared in 1966, the individual units from which it was formed have a longer history.

Traditionally, the chronology in the brigade is counted from the 5th separate motorcycle regiment. The regiment was created by a directive of the General Staff of the USSR Armed Forces on the basis of the 238th Tank Brigade on March 26, 1944. From July 14, 1944, the regiment took part in hostilities, fighting as part of the 1st Belorussian Front.

For the exemplary performance of the command assignments, for the capture of the cities of Lublin, Garwolin, Zhelechuv, by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 9, 1944, the regiment was awarded the Order of the Red Banner. On December 1, 1944, the regiment was given the honorary name "Guards".

For the successful fulfillment of the command's assignments for the liberation of Warsaw, by order of the Commander-in-Chief of February 10, 1945, the regiment was named "Warsaw".

For the exemplary performance of combat missions of the command, for the capture of the cities of Voldenberg, Tseden, by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of April 26, 1945, the regiment was awarded the Order of Suvorov, III degree.

For participation in the assault and capture of Berlin by order of the Supreme Command of May 11, 1945, the regiment was named "Berlin". Since October 1945, the 5th Separate Guards Motorcycle Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov Regiment of the 2nd Guards Tank Army was in the military town of Tiefenbrunn.

On April 1, 1947, the 5th Separate Guards Motorcycle Regiment was disbanded, and the 48th Separate Guards Motorcycle Battalion was created on its base. And in accordance with the directive of the General Staff No. Org / 267486 of September 20, 1954, in order to improve the organization of reconnaissance units, on November 28, 1954, the 48th separate guards motorcycle battalion was reorganized into the 48th separate guards reconnaissance battalion.

By directive of the General Staff No. Org / 6/111560 of July 9, 1966, the 48th separate guards reconnaissance Warsaw-Berlin Red Banner Order of Suvorov battalion was disbanded.

The 3rd Separate Guards Special Purpose Brigade was created in 1966 on the basis of the Directive of the Commander-in-Chief of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany (GSVG).

It was formed in the Werder (Havel) garrison on the basis of the 26th separate special-purpose battalion, as well as the 27th separate special-purpose battalion and, 48th separate guards and the 166th separate reconnaissance battalions.

The brigade was stationed in the city of Fürstenberg. Until 1975, part of the brigade's units were stationed in Neustrelitz, then in the city of Neutimen.

One of the main tasks of the brigade in the 1960s-1980s was the detection and destruction of potential enemy mobile missile systems.

From 1981 to 1985, the team as the best part was awarded the Challenge Red Banner of the GSVG Military Council.

In 1990, the brigade won first place at the annual review of mass sports work in the ground forces.

From January 1991 to June 1992, the 330th ooSpN was stationed in Riga (Latvia).

In April 1991, on the basis of directive of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR No. 314/1/01500 of November 7, 1990, the brigade was redeployed to the village of Roshinsky, Samara region, and subordinated to the commander of the URVO.

Federal period

In 2001, on the basis of the brigade, competitions in tactical and special training for the championship of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were held with the participation of representatives of the armed forces of Belarus.

In 2007, the 512th separate special forces unit took part in the Peace Mission exercise.

In 2010, the brigade was relocated from Roshchinsky to Togliatti (Central Military District), where it was located in the military town of the disbanded one.

Composition

  • brigade management (military unit 21208, earlier military unit no.83149),
    • detachment of special radio communications (oSRS),
    • school of junior specialists (shms),
    • material support company (RMO),
    • company of special weapons (rsv, recreated in 2000),
    • automobile company;
  • 330th separate special-purpose detachment (330 ooSpN, military unit 33473);
  • 501st separate special-purpose detachment (501 ooSpN);
  • 503rd separate special-purpose detachment (503 ooSpN, military unit 21209);
  • 509th separate special-purpose detachment (509 ooSpN, military unit 21353);
  • 510th separate special-purpose detachment (510 ooSpN);
  • 512th separate special-purpose detachment (512 ooSpN).

Combat operations

Tajikistan

From September 28, 1992 to November 24, 1992, an operational group from the brigade participated in hostilities in Tajikistan. The brigade's soldiers ensured the deployment of the 201st motorized rifle division, guarded military and government facilities, covered the evacuation of the American embassy, ​​and accompanied the convoys with humanitarian supplies.

First Chechen war

On January 17, 1995, the 1st battalion (509th ooSpN) of the 3rd brigade was transferred to Mozdok with the help of Il-76 aircraft, after which it advanced in a column to Khankala on the BMP-1.

The battalion was engaged in reconnaissance of the surroundings of the city of Argun, including finding a ford, along which equipment was later transported to encircle the city. In the area of ​​the village of Komsomolskoye, the battalion was storming a height controlled by the enemy.

On the night of March 20-21, 1995, the battalion, together with the reconnaissance company of the 165th Marine Regiment, captured Hill 236.7 (Mount Goyten Court), so the operation to disarm illegal formations in the area began. settlements Argun and Mesker-Yurt.

In the future, the detachment fought near Gudermes and Shali. On May 31, 1995, the detachment was withdrawn to the place of permanent deployment.

Kosovo

The combined squadron of the brigade took part in the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo from July 1999 to October 2001.

Second Chechen war

Subdivisions of the brigade took part in hostilities from April 2002 to January 2007.

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