Battalion "Sokolovi"
The Вattalion "Sokolovi" (Serbian: Батаљон Соколови, tr. Bataljon Sokolovi), known as the Hawks (Sokolovi) is a battalion within the 72nd Brigade for Special operations of the Serbian Army. In the near past it was brigade-size, with 72nd Reconnaissance-Commando Battalion, and together was named 72 Special Brigade. It has the status of a battalion within the restructured Serbian Army under 72nd brigade for special operations. Its main task is Counter-terrorism. The unit was formed in 1992 and is based in Pančevo. The symbol of the Unit is the falcon.
| Battalion "Sokolovi" | |
|---|---|
| Батаљон Соколови | |
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| Active | September 29, 1992 |
| Country | Serbia |
| Branch | 72nd Brigade for Special operations |
| Type | Counter-terrorism Hostage rescue Special operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Pančevo |
Counter-terrorist battalion "Sokolovi" (Hawks) at Batajnica Air Base during the Belgrade liberation day celebration and "Sloboda 2017" military exercise.
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