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|unit_name= Azerbaijani Special Forces |
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|caption=Azerbaijani Special Forces in 2008 |
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|dates= 2001-Present |
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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> |
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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> |
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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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==External links== |
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