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Special Operations Regiment (North Macedonia)
The Special Operations Regiment () is the main special operations unit of the Army of North Macedonia. Under the command of the Special Operations Regiment are the Ranger Battalion as well as the Special Force Battalion "Wolves". The Wolves unit was formed on 1 March 1994. The Special Operations Regiment is responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of North Macedonia from foreign hostiles. This unit is fully compatible with NATO standards. History * On 1 March 1994 for the first time in the Army of the Republic of Macedonia a Special Purpose Unit was founded under the name of "the Wolves"; * It operated as Special Units Command from 2002 to 2003; * In December 2003 with the decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the Republic of Macedonia the unit is restructured into Special Purpose Squad; * In November 2006 the Unit is restructured into Special Operations Regiment (SOR). Mission Provides fully organized, trained and equipped units ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logo Of The Army Of The Republic Of North Macedonia
A logo (abbreviation of logotype; ) is a graphic mark, emblem, or symbol used to aid and promote public identification and recognition. It may be of an abstract or figurative design or include the text of the name that it represents, as in a wordmark. In the days of hot metal typesetting, a logotype was one word cast as a single piece of type (e.g. "The" in ATF Garamond), as opposed to a Typographic ligature, ligature, which is two or more letters joined, but not forming a word. By extension, the term was also used for a uniquely set and arranged typeface or colophon (publishing), colophon. At the level of mass communication and in common usage, a company's logo is today often synonymous with its trademark or brand.Wheeler, Alina. ''Designing Brand Identity'' © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (page 4) Etymology Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper's ''Online Etymology Dictionary'' states that the first surviving written record of the term 'logo' dates back to 1937, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army Of North Macedonia
The Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (, ARSM) is the military of North Macedonia. The army is organized, prepared and trained to conduct armed struggle and combat and other actions to achieve its constitutional function of defending the independence and territorial integrity of North Macedonia. The army consists of the ground forces and the air force, which are further divided into branches and services. The army has a permanent composition and reserve forces. Since 2005, it is a fully professional defense force compatible with NATO standards. On 27 March 2020, North Macedonia joined NATO as the 30th member. History The Republic of Macedonia became a sovereign and independent state in 1991, following the 1991 Macedonian independence referendum, 8 September referendum. On 17 November, the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia was promulgated, which established that the armed forces of the Republic are responsible for protecting its territorial integrity and independe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Units And Formations Of North Macedonia
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform. They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include other paramilitary forces such as armed police. Beyond warfare, the military may be employed in additional sanctioned and non-sanctioned functions within the state, including internal security threats, crowd control, promotion of political agendas, emergency services and reconstruction, pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Service For Security And Intelligence
The Military Service for Security and Intelligence of North Macedonia is an intelligence office within the Minister of Defense (North Macedonia), Ministry of Defence of North Macedonia. Mission :Planning, analyzing, processing and dissemination of intelligence data in order to protect the territorial integrity, independence and the border interests of the Republic of Macedonia in accordance with the Constitution, Law on defence and the national security and defence concept of the Republic of Macedonia :Planning, analyzing, processing and dissemination of intelligence data required to participate in peace support and NATO-led conflict prevention operations :Intelligence support of humanitarian operations and peace support operations in dealing with natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Tasks Military intelligence :Plans, organizes and conducts intelligence support required for the decision making process of the GS of ARM during ARM participation in various operations in Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Reserve Force (North Macedonia)
The Military Reserve Force () is a military unit of North Macedonia. It is part of Army of the Republic of Macedonia's Joint Operational Command. The organization was formed from the Territorial Defense units of the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia. Mission *Unit of the ARM from a priority reserve designed to defend the sovereignty and integrity of the Republic of North Macedonia *It provides carrying out of attack and defense actions on the entire territory of the Republic of North Macedonia *The 3rd Infantry Brigade personnel is professional and from the reserve Tasks *Continuation of the planned transformation and restructuring of the brigade and bringing the training close to NATO standards *Training of the brigade commands and units *Recruiting and equipping the brigade with material and technical resources and men 2001 Albanian Unrest Ten reservists were killed in the Karpalak Massacre and three were wounded. A monument was built in their home town of Prile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceremonial Guard Battalion
The Ceremonial Guard Battalion (), also known as the Honour Battalion () is a military unit of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia, Macedonian Military. The mission of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion is to perform military honors for all events regulated by the rules of engagement in ARNM, as well as maintaining the combat readiness of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion units at the highest level. History After the departure of Yugoslav People Army's from Macedonia, the ''Ceremonial Guard Battalion'' became an official regiment on March 26, 1992, as part of the ''First Guard Brigade''. On July 22, 2002, the ''Honour and Serving Guards Battalion'' was designated as the main guard of honour for Macedonia. On March 1, 2006, it was renamed as the ''Honour and Serving Battalion''. It has officially been entitled the Ceremonial Guard Battalion since April 1, 2012. The battalion provided honours for the state funerals of President Boris Trajkovski and songwriter Toše Proeski. Structure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (North Macedonia)
The 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (MIB) is a higher joint-tactical unit that represents a major combat force of the Army of North Macedonia. It provides forces for protection, national interest, support during natural disasters, epidemics and other dangers. Outside North Macedonia, the declared units participate in peacekeeping operations and fulfill international military responsibilities. History The 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade's predecessor was the 14th MMNABr, which was formed on 18th September 1944 to repel fascists troops, where they conducted an operation in Vinica Following this, they advanced toward Kochani, Shtip, and Sveti Nikole. Later in the war, the brigade participated in the operation to capture Skopje and engaged enemy forces near Tetovo. On January 12, 1945, it fought on the Sremski Front in the area between Šid and the Danube River, where it sustained considerable losses. On May 26, it operated near Celje, Slovenia, and on its return, it was involved i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangers Battalion (North Macedonia)
The Rangers Battalion is a special operations force in the Special Operations Regiment (North Macedonia). It consists of the former Reconnaissance battalion and the Parachuting squad as well as servicemen from other units. 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 North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo to the northwest and Serbia to the n ... References Gallery File:Полк за спец ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Macedonia Air Brigade
The North Macedonia Air Brigade () is the Air force, air warfare and air defense force of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia. History The development of the Macedonian Air Brigade began in 1992. The Utva 66, UTVA-66 and UTVA-75 were the first aircraft types to be introduced into the Macedonian Air Warfare and Air Defence Forces. Upon its creation, the Macedonian Air Warfare and Air Defence Forces operated one Utva 66, UTVA-66 and four UTVA 75, UTVA-75 A21 two-seat trainers, all leased from the Macedonian Aeronautical Union (). After full-scale conflict began in 1991 in the newly independent republics of Croatia and Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution, requesting an immediate UN arms embargo on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the Serbia and Montenegro, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, North Macedonia, Macedonia and Slovenia. This resolution was viewed by Mace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gjorge Ivanov
Gjorge Ivanov (, ; born 2 May 1960) is a Macedonian academic and politician, who served as the President of (North) Macedonia from 2009 to 2019. Early life and education Ivanov was born in Valandovo on 2 May 1960. He finished primary and secondary school in his hometown. Ivanov graduated from the Law Faculty of the University of Skopje in 1982, received his master's degree in 1994 and his doctorate in 1998 with the thesis "Democracy in Divided Societies, with Special Review for the Republic of Macedonia". Political and academic career Ivanov has been politically active since the Yugoslav era, when he pushed for political pluralism and market economy. Until 1990, he was an activist in the League of Socialist Youth of Yugoslavia and a member of the last presidency of the organisation. His political orientation was left-wing. Ivanov has been an expert on civil society, specialising in political management. He is the founder and honorary president of the Macedonian Political S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ; , OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental organization, intergovernmental Transnationalism, transnational military alliance of 32 Member states of NATO, member states—30 European and 2 North American. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April 1949. NATO is a collective security system: its independent member states agree to defend each other against attacks by third parties. During the Cold War, NATO operated as a check on the threat posed by the Soviet Union. The alliance remained in place after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, and has been involved in military operations in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The organization's motto is . The organization's strategic concepts include Deterrence theory, deterrence. NATO headquarters, NATO's main headquarter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Operations
Special operations or special ops are military activities conducted, according to NATO, by "specially designated, organized, selected, trained, and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment." Special operations may include reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and counterterrorism, and are typically conducted by small groups of highly trained personnel, emphasizing sufficiency, stealth, speed, and tactical coordination, commonly known as ''special forces'' (SF) or ''special operations forces'' (SOF). History Australia In World War II, following advice from the British, Australia began raising special forces. The first units to be formed were independent companies, which began training at Wilson's Promontory in Victoria in early 1941 under the tutelage of British instructors. With an establishment of 17 officers and 256 men, the independent companies were trained as "stay behind" forces, a role that they were later employed in against the Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
