July the 29th, 2023 – A new generation of Croatian commandos has come to fruition following the completion of their special forces training.
As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, a ceremony was recently held at the “Josip Jović” barracks in Udbina, marking the completion of the Basic Training for Special Operations of the HV (Croatian Army) Special Forces Command. The members of the ZSS who successfully completed the training, said the commando prayer, and were presented with their diplomas, green berets and commando insignia.
Minister of Defence Mario Banožić congratulated the new generation of Croatian commandos, saying that the commando badge, along with their superior abilities and skills, also brings enormous responsibility.
“First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate you all for finding the desire, will and strength within yourselves. You had a true motive that, even when faced with the very demanding tasks that were set before you, saw you emerge as winners – as the flagship of the Croatian Army, as members of its special forces”, the minister stated.
He emphasised that it is not just a duty in the Croatian Army, but that being Croatian commandos means having this honourable duty as an entire way of life.
“I believe that you understand the depth of what you have become and that you will never forget that despite the self-confidence you have gained, the strength of a powerful Croatian soldier, a commando, lies in humility! Please, respected special forces, always remain faithful and loyal to Croatia and the Croatian people!”, the minister added.
After selection, members of Basic Training for Special Operations undergo individual training through basic and advanced skills, survival training and basic parachute training. This is followed by training for working in teams, and then Commando training, which is the final and most demanding part of the Basic Training for Special Operations and includes training in extreme conditions, the Ministry of Defence explained.
