084th Special Task Battalion

The 084th Special Task Battalion named (Mongolian: Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р анги) named after former Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Shagalyn Jadambaa also known as the Parachute Special Forces Battalion is a military unit of the Armed Forces of Mongolia. It specializes in direct action unconventional warfare as well as air assault operations. It serves to engage in counter terrorism, counter insurgency and special reconnaissance. It also conducts hostage rescue and provides security for high-level visitors and facilities.[1][2] Operatively, it reports to the Chief of General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, being deployed in the city of Ulaanbaatar.[3]

084th Special Task Battalion
Active1965 (1965)
Country Mongolia
Branch Mongolian Ground Force
Typespecial land forces and airborne unit
Garrison/HQUlaanbaatar
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Batdelger Khash-Erdene

History

It was established in 1965. Its inception came as an "Army Intelligence Company". In its history, it has met the requirements for the title of "Excellent Unit" three times and "Leading Unit" seventeen times.

The battalion took part in the invasion of Iraq by coalition forces in 2003. Were under the operational control of the Polish contingent. At present, the unit's fighters are guarding the Marmal military base of the Bundeswehr in the Afghan province of Kunduz.

More than 1,000 personnel of the unit have served in international peacekeeping operations in Iraq, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Chad, Sudan and South Sudan.[4] On 10 May 2016, to he unit was awarded with the Order of Military Merit by the Head of the Office of the President P. Tsagaan and Defence Minister Tserendashiin Tsolmon.[5][6][7]

Activities

Many members of the unit have been trained by the United States Army (specifically the 1st Special Forces Group).[8][9] It has also taken part in joint exercises with the Indian Punjab Regiment.[10][11] In August 2018, it took part in the National Parachuting Championshipbin Nalaikh, where it took the second place prize.[12] Previously in 2016, it took the first place prize at the traditional "Mongolian Military Progress" on Chinggis Square.[13][14][15] During the 2020 Moscow Victory Day Parade, the commander of the unit Colonel Batdelger Hasherdene led the combined Mongolian contingent on Red Square.[16][17]

See also

References
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  6. "Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р ангийг Цэргийн гавьяаны одонгоор шагнав". MONTSAME News Agency.
  7. iKon.mn, А. Төгөлдөр (May 10, 2016). "Зэвсэгт хүчний 084 дүгээр ангийг Цэргийн гавьяаны одонгоор шагналаа". ikon.mn.
  8. "Asia Pacific Defense Forum". Commander ofthe U.S. Pacific Command. January 24, 1999 – via Google Books.
  9. "Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt's Remarks at Balance Magic Closing Ceremony". U.S. Embassy in Mongolia. 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  10. Experts, Disha. "THE MEGA YEARBOOK 2019 - Current Affairs & General Knowledge for Competitive Exams - 4th Edition". Disha Publications – via Google Books.
  11. "India commences joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' with Mongolia | Headlines". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  12. "National parachuting champions selected". MONTSAME News Agency.
  13. "084 ДҮГЭЭР АНГИ ТҮРҮҮЛЛЭЭ". www.control.mn.
  14. "084 дүгээр ангийн захирагчийг байраар шагналаа". www.shuud.mn.
  15. "Ш.Жадамбаа генералын нэрэмжит Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р анги одтой байлаа". news.zindaa.mn.
  16. "ТЭД УЛААН ТАЛБАЙД ..." https://gsmaf.gov.mn. External link in |website= (help)
  17. "ASU.mn - Ялалтын парадад алхсан алба хаагчид эх орондоо ирлээ". asu.mn.
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