16th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade
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The 16th Separate Guards Spetsnaz Brigade (Russian: 16-я отдельная гвардейская бригада специального назначения) is a spetsnaz military formation of the Russian Federation subordinate to the Spetsnaz GRU. It is garrisoned in Tambov, Tambov Oblast. Its military unit number is 54607.[1][2]
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16th Separate Guards Spetsnaz Brigade | |
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16-я отдельная гвардейская бригада специального назначения | |
Active | 1963-present |
Country | Soviet Union (1963–1991) Russia (1991-present) |
Branch | Spetsnaz GRU |
Garrison/HQ | Tambov, Tambov Oblast |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Konstantin Bushuyev |
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On January 26, 2019, the unit was given the title of "Guards" by presidential decree.[3]