Rangers Battalion (North Macedonia)
| The Rangers Battalion | |
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| Active | 2004 |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | Army of North Macedonia |
| Branch | Special Operations Regiment |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Nickname | Rangers (Macedonian: Ренџери) |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Besnik Emini |
The Rangers Battalion is a main one of two unit of the Special Operations Regiment of the Army of North Macedonia. It consists of the former Reconnaissance battalion and the Parachuting squad as well as servicemen from other units.[1]
The Rangers Battalion is designed to quick deploy and execute response military special operations missions throughout the Army of North Macedonia areas of operations.
Generally, the main mission of this unit is to conduct air assault and airborne operations in the event of an emergency requiring military force as a rapid deployment force (RDF), clandestine operations, counterinsurgency, direct action on key targets, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, operating in difficult to access terrains and dangerous areas, special reconnaissance, support hostage rescue, and tactical international counterterrorism operations.
Awards
In 2011 the President and the Supreme Commander of the armed forces awarded the Rangers Battalion the medal of military merits for a successful accomplishment of their tasks and challenges.
See also
Special Operations Regiment (North Macedonia)
Ceremonial Guard Battalion
Military Reserve Force (Macedonia)
North Macedonia Air Brigade
Army of the Republic of North Macedonia- Military Service for Security and Intelligence
North Macedonia
References
- ^ "The Rangers Battalion page at the Army of Republic of Macedonia (now North Macedonia) website". Army of North Macedonia. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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The Rangers Battalion is part of Special Operations Regiment
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