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| The '''Azerbaijani Special Forces''' ({{lang-az|Xüsusi Təyinatli Dəstə}}) are the special operations unit of the ]. In 2001, Azerbaijan created the special forces unit which was established with cooperation with the ]. The '''641st Special Warfare Naval Unit''' of the Azeri Navy, headquartered in ], has conducted joint training with ] from SEAL Team 2.<ref>Donna Mills, , American Forces Press Service, June 10, 2004</ref> They have been described as a 'impressive new maritime special forces unit.'<ref>Richard Giragosian, </ref> | The '''Azerbaijani Special Forces''' ({{lang-az|Xüsusi Təyinatli Dəstə}}) are the special operations unit of the ]. In 2001, Azerbaijan created the special forces unit which was established with cooperation with the ]. The '''641st Special Warfare Naval Unit''' of the Azeri Navy, headquartered in ], has conducted joint training with ] from SEAL Team 2.<ref>Donna Mills, , American Forces Press Service, June 10, 2004</ref> They have been described as a 'impressive new maritime special forces unit.'<ref>Richard Giragosian, </ref> | ||
| The training and organisation structure of the Tigers is similar to Turkish special forces, ] and ] |
The training and organisation structure of the Tigers is similar to Turkish special forces, ] and ] SEALs who have a training relationship with them. The first Tiger units were in ] following a joint training program with Turkey. | ||
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| Azerbaijani Special Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2001-Present |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Branch | Azerbaijani Navy |
| Type | Commando |
The Azerbaijani Special Forces (Template:Lang-az) are the special operations unit of the Azerbaijani Navy. In 2001, Azerbaijan created the special forces unit which was established with cooperation with the Turkish Navy. The 641st Special Warfare Naval Unit of the Azeri Navy, headquartered in Baku, has conducted joint training with United States Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 2. They have been described as a 'impressive new maritime special forces unit.'
The training and organisation structure of the Tigers is similar to Turkish special forces, Su Altı Taarruz and United States Navy SEALs who have a training relationship with them. The first Tiger units were in Ganja following a joint training program with Turkey.
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References
- Donna Mills, Navy Special Ops Demos Training in Azerbaijan, American Forces Press Service, June 10, 2004
- Richard Giragosian,
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