15th Independent Special Forces Brigade
| 15th Independent Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения | |
Spetsnaz soldiers from the brigade during the Civil War, 1992. | |
| Active | 1963 |
| Country | Soviet Union Uzbekistan |
| Branch | Soviet Army Uzbek Ground Forces |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Role | Special operations Special reconnaissance |
| Part of | Uzbek Ground Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Chirchiq |
| Engagements | Soviet Union: ∟Peace enforcement ∟Soviet–Afghan War Uzbekistan: ∟Tajikistani Civil War |
| Battle honours | Order of the Red Banner (Afghanistan) |
The 15th Independent Special Forces Brigade (Russian: 15-я отдельная бригада специального назначения) is a spetsnaz (special forces) unit of the Uzbek Ground Forces, being the successor to its counterpart in the Soviet Army's GRU. This spetsnaz unit capable of conducting land, maritime, and air operations.