Special Police Squad "Bosna"

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Special Police Squad "Bosna"
Odred specijalne policije "Bosna"
Active1992–1995
Disbanded1995
Country Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1998).svg Bosnia and Herzegovina
Type Special Forces
Role Special reconnaissance
Direct action
Part of Logo of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Garrison/HQ Sarajevo
Colors  
MarchVojnik sreće (Soldier of Fortune)
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Dragan Vikić
Kemal Ademović
Insignia
Identification
symbol
Lightning strike
Rub el Hizb

Special Police Squad "Bosna" was a special forces unit of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a part of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official military of the wartime government of Bosnia. [1]

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History

The special unit of the Ministry of Interior grew out of the pre-war Republican special unit established in 1982. Like most European police special units, which were created in response to the tide of terrorism, this unit was formed from the above-average age of police officers, modernly equipped, and specially trained and to be ready to effectively act against terrorism. [2]

The unit played a key role in the defense of Sarajevo during the siege. Some of the heaviest battles were fought by the unit, most battles ended in their favor which gained them enormous popularity. The members of the unit were informally called Vikićevi, meaning "the guys from commander Dragan Vikić." [3]

The unit was mostly under the direct command of the presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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References

  1. "The special force "Bosna" of the Ministry of Interior of RBIH (In Bosnian)" . Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "Background and creation of the unit. (In Bosnian)". veterani-bosna.com. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. "The Special Police Squad "Bosna" saved Sarajevo from 1992 to 1995" . Retrieved 22 August 2016.