5th Spetsnaz Brigade
| 5th Spetsnaz Brigade | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1963 – present |
| Country |
 Belarus (1992–present) |
| Branch |
Soviet Army (1963–1991) |
| Type | Special forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Marina Gorka |
| Motto(s) | Anywhere, anytime, any problem |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Alexey Popov |
Soviet Union (1963–1991)
Soviet Army (1963–1991)
The 5th Spetsnaz Brigade is a special forces brigade of the Armed Forces of Belarus, formerly part of the Soviet Spetsnaz GRU.
It was formed at Maryina Gorka, Minsk Oblast, 1 January 1963 as the 5th Special Forces Brigade GRU. It initially had two battalions. On 3 April 1978 renamed 5th independent Special Forces Brigade GRU. Took the oath of allegiance to Belarus on 31 December 1992, now part of the Special Forces of Belarus () along with two brigades formerly part of the 103rd Guards Airborne Division.
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