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What assault rifle does the Spetsnaz use?
The standard Spetsnaz weapon, according to Galeotti, is some version of the 5.45mm AK-74 rifle. Seen here is the AK-74M, which is also the standard issue for much of the Russian Army.
Is the Spetsnaz real?
As Spetsnaz is a Russian term, it is typically associated with the special units of Russia, but other post-Soviet states often refer to their special forces units by the term as well, since these nations also inherited their special purpose units from the now-defunct Soviet security agencies.
What does the Spetsnaz use?
The standard SpetsNaz weapon today is still the AK-74M (the “M” is for “Modernized”) in 5.45x39mm, while the newer, AK-104 (favored by MVD units and SVR Zaslon) and AK-105 (favored by FSB Alfa, the KSSO, and many other special units) compact carbines are beginning to eclipse the older, longer AK-74Ms in popularity.
What shotguns do Spetsnaz use?
Special Forces | Arms & Equipment
- 1996. Accuracy International AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum)
- 1997. Accuracy International L115.
- 1982. Accuracy International L96.
- 1975. APS (Avtomat Podvodny Spetsialny)
- 1987. AS Val (Avtomat Special’nyj)
- 2000. ASM-DT (AAR)
- 1963. Dragunov SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka sistemy Dragunova)
- 1939.
What is Spetsnaz and why is it so popular in Russia?
The comings and goings of surreptitious agencies thrive flying under the radar – in Russia, even more so. Spetsnaz (an acronym for Voyska spetsialnogo naznacheniya, Special Purpose Military Forces) is the umbrella term for all special forces carried out in Russia and the former satellite states of the Soviet Union.
How did the Green Berets get along with the Russian Spetsnaz?
The US Special Forces Captain, Giaconia’s Team Leader, was fluent in Russian and a graduate of the Defense Language Institute, which was a great help in allowing the Green Berets to build rapport with the Russians. The Special Forces and Spetsnaz men got along well and found that they had much in common.
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.
How does SPETSNAZ training work?
According to Spetsnaz, an account of the forces by a former member named Viktor Suvorov (who later defected): “The spetsnaz training battalion works on the principle that before you start giving orders, you have to learn to obey them.