| 641st Naval Special Operations Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 641-ci Xüsusi Dəniz Əməliyyatları Briqadası | |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Branch |  Azerbaijani Navy |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Counter Terrorism Direct Action Unconventional Warfare |
| Part of | Azerbaijan Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Zikh (outskirts ofBaku) |
The641st Naval Special Operations Brigade (Azerbaijani:641-ci Xüsusi Dəniz Əməliyyatları Briqadası) is aspecial forces unit in theAzerbaijani Navy. It is currently based inZığ.[1] The unit has been described as an 'impressive new maritime special forces unit.[2] Its polygon is on Wulf Island in theBay of Baku.[3] The modern unit was established in 2001 with the cooperation of theTurkish Navy.[4]
The training and organization structure of the unit may be similar to Turkish special forces,Su Altı Taarruz andUnited States Special Forces who have a training relationship with them.[5] In 2004, aU.S. Navy SEAL team fromLittle Creek Amphibious Base, participated in joint exercises unit.[6] In 2005,Blackwater USA's Maritime Division was contracted to conduct interdiction training for the unit.[7] In addition, personnel of the unit have trained at the diving school of theLatvian Navy inLiepaja.[8] Exchanges of personnel have also been carried out with a number of foreign countries.[9]
The Marine Sabotage and Reconnaissance Center of Special Purpose is the training center of the unit.[10] The organizational and staff structure of the center in 1996 includes: 3 reconnaissance groups, 2 mountain groups and 1 diving group. Each group included 15-20 fighters each.[3] The personnel have participated in a number of joint military exercises with theTurkish Amphibious Marine Brigade andUnited States Marine Corps.
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