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Can Americans join the Spetsnaz?
Although not patently illegal, a U.S. citizen cannot be recruited by a foreign military force on U.S. soil, although a Supreme Court ruling allows citizens to go abroad for the purpose of joining a foreign army.
What weapon do the Spetsnaz use?
AK-74 rifle The standard issue 5.45mm AK-74 is used by both Spetsnaz and the regular troops. The AK-74 family of assault rifles are the modernised version of the AK-47.
What LMG does the Spetsnaz use?
This Russian SSO (Special Operations Forces) operator carries the RPK16 light machine gun, the support variant of the AK-12 and shares the same ammunition.
What was the structure of the Spetsnaz?
Naval Spetsnaz, which trained for maritime warfare, consisted of a headquarters group, three battalions of combat swimmers, and a parachute battalion. Midget submarines were also assigned to the brigade.
Do Spetsnaz have any contracts in Russia?
No contracts. Because there are different Spetsnaz (Special forces) divisions in Russia, they have a bunch of mottos, both general and specific to a particular unit. The most famous one is the general motto of the Soviet/Russian Paratroopers: “Nobody but us!” (“Никто кроме нас!”).
Is this the only joint US-Russian Spetsnaz mission in history?
One such example comes in the form of what is believed to be the only joint US Special Forces-Russian Spetsnaz combat mission in history. It happened in the winter and into the spring of 2001, months prior to the events of September 11th, which of course changed the trajectory of US Special Operations Forces forever.
Who are the best trained Spetsnaz troops?
Vympel troops are the best trained of any Spetsnaz unit, with each man specializing in different areas, such as piloting, medicine, driving various armored vehicles, martial arts, expert marksmen, and language fluency.