The 084th Special Task Battalion (Mongolian: Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р анги), named after former Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Shagalyn Jadambaa and also known as the Parachute Special Forces Battalion is the only tier one special force unit of the Mongolian Ground Force. It specializes in clandestine operation, counterterrorism, direct action, executive protection, hostage rescue, long-range penetration, and special warfare as well as air assault and airborne operations. It serves to engage in capture or kill high-value targets, combat search and rescue, counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, irregular warfare, special operation behind enemy lines, and special reconnaissance. It also conducts hostage rescue and provides security for high-level visitors and facilities.[1][2]
| 084th Special Task Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1965 |
| Country |  Mongolia |
| Branch |  Mongolian Ground Force |
| Type | Special forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Ulaanbaatar |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Batdelger Khash-Erdene |
Operatively, it reports to the Chief of General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, being deployed in the city of Ulaanbaatar.[3]
History
editIt was established in 1965 as an "Army Intelligence Company". It has met the requirements for the title of "Excellent Unit" three times and "Leading Unit" seventeen times. The battalion took part in the invasion of Iraq by coalition forces in 2003, where it was under the operational control of the Polish contingent. Previously, the unit's fighters guarded the Camp Marmal of the Bundeswehr in the Afghan province of Kunduz. More than 1,000 personnel of the unit have served in international peacekeeping operations in Iraq, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Chad, Sudan and South Sudan.[4]
On 10 May 2016, the unit was awarded with the Order of Military Merit by the Head of the Office of the President P. Tsagaan and Defence Minister Tserendashiin Tsolmon.[5][6][7]
Training
editMany members of the unit have been trained by the United States Army (specifically the 1st Special Forces Group).[8][9] It has also taken part in joint exercises with the Indian Punjab Regiment.[10][11]
In August 2018, it took part in the National Parachuting Championship in Nalaikh, where it took the second place prize.[12] Previously in 2016, it took the first place prize at the traditional "Mongolian Military Progress" on Chinggis Square.[13][14][15]
Public activities
editDuring the 2020 Moscow Victory Day Parade, the commander of the unit Colonel Batdelger Hasherdene led the combined Mongolian contingent on Red Square.[16][17] Members of the unit also took part in a Victory Day Parade the following year in Buryatia.[18][19][20]
References
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- ^ "Монгольский спецназ: кто это? | Тихоокеанская Россия". 31 January 2017.
- ^ Dambievwrote, 2017-01-29 18:03:00 Dambiev Dambiev 2017-01-29 18:03:00. "084-й отдельный батальон специального назначения вооруженных сил Монголии". dambiev.livejournal.com.
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- ^ "Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р ангийг Цэргийн гавьяаны одонгоор шагнав". MONTSAME News Agency.
- ^ iKon.mn, А. Төгөлдөр (May 10, 2016). "Зэвсэгт хүчний 084 дүгээр ангийг Цэргийн гавьяаны одонгоор шагналаа". ikon.mn.
- ^ "Asia Pacific Defense Forum". Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. January 24, 1999 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt's Remarks at Balance Magic Closing Ceremony". U.S. Embassy in Mongolia. 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ Experts, Disha. THE MEGA YEARBOOK 2019 - Current Affairs & General Knowledge for Competitive Exams - 4th Edition. Disha Publications. ISBN 9789388373487 – via Google Books.
- ^ "India commences joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' with Mongolia | Headlines". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "National parachuting champions selected". MONTSAME News Agency.
- ^ "084 ДҮГЭЭР АНГИ ТҮРҮҮЛЛЭЭ". www.control.mn.
- ^ "084 дүгээр ангийн захирагчийг байраар шагналаа". www.shuud.mn. 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Ш.Жадамбаа генералын нэрэмжит Зэвсэгт хүчний 084-р анги одтой байлаа". news.zindaa.mn.
- ^ "ТЭД УЛААН ТАЛБАЙД ..." gsmaf.gov.mn. 19 June 2020.
- ^ "ASU.mn - Ялалтын парадад алхсан алба хаагчид эх орондоо ирлээ". asu.mn.
- ^ "Д.БАТЗОРИГ: УЛААН-ҮД ХОТЫН ТАЛБАЙД МОНГОЛ ЦЭРГҮҮДИЙН ЖАГСААЛЫГ ХАРАХ ГЭЖ ДҮҮРЭН ХҮН ЦУГЛАСАН". gsmaf.gov.mn. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
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- ^ "Монгол цэргүүд тавдугаар сарын 9-нд Улаан-Үдийн парадад алхана". erennews.mn (in Mongolian). Retrieved 2021-05-26.