Soviet special forces

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Soviet_military_intelligence
Cold War espionage
Soviet_military_doctrine
gptkbp:disbanded 1991
gptkbp:engagesIn guerrilla warfare
urban warfare
direct action missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Soviet special forces
gptkbp:includes Spetsnaz
gptkbp:influenced modern special operations forces
gptkbp:knownFor intelligence operations
covert operations
reconnaissance missions
psychological operations
counter-terrorism
intimidation tactics
advanced weaponry
elite status
use of advanced technology
sabotage missions
psychological warfare tactics
highly specialized training
tactical innovations
extensive training programs
high-risk missions
use of deception tactics
exfiltration operations
use of psychological operations
high mobility operations
covert infiltration
training foreign military units
high operational secrecy
integration with conventional forces
participation in proxy wars
use of unconventional warfare tactics
gptkbp:legacy influence on global special forces tactics
Spetsnaz_units_in_post-Soviet_states
gptkbp:operates direct_command_of_the_Soviet_leadership
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkb:Central_Asia
Caucasus region
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Soviet_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:recruitment intelligence agencies
various branches of military
gptkbp:training intelligence gathering
hand-to-hand combat
parachuting
demolitions
gptkbp:utilizes gptkb:KGB
gptkb:GRU
gptkb:Chechen_Wars
various conflicts
Soviet-Afghan War
rescue operations
hostage situations
political assassinations