What is the Russian equivalent of Navy Seals?

Russian commando frogmen

Naval Spetsnaz
Branch	Russian Naval Infantry
Type	Marine special forces
Role	Special Operations Special Reconnaissance Naval Intelligence Counter-terrorism Hostage rescue
Size	480–800 OMRP 650–780 PDSS

What is the best Spetsnaz group?

Here are the Top 5 Russian special task forces that made the word “Spetsnaz” famous and recognizable around the globe.

GRU Spetsnaz. Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
FSB Spetsnaz. SpetsnazAlpha/Wikipedia.
Airborne Troops special forces.
Navy Spetsnaz.
Special Operations Forces.

How many Spetsnaz have died?

For their role in Operation Curtain, the spetsnaz suffered a total of 570 killed with a further 11 missing.

Are KGB and Spetsnaz the same?

To be clear, the “Spetsnaz” aren’t any single part of the Russian military apparatus. They are any special operations unit of the Russian military, including the Russian Navy, Airborne troops, and FSB (formerly the KGB).

What branch is the SAS?

The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. The SAS was founded in 1941 as a regiment, and later reconstituted as a corps in 1950….

Special Air Service
Active	1941–1945; 1947–present
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Type	Special forces

Are there any female Spetsnaz?

1. Kurdish Women’s Defense Units. The Kurdish YPJ is a female militia that began in 2012 as part of the Kurdish resistance to ISIS and the al-Nusra Front. They’ve fought in numerous battles and have a psychological impact on the men they fight because ISIS fighters believe they can’t go to heaven if killed by a woman.

How do I join Spetsnaz?

But in general, the physical is all you need to pass to become a spetsnaz soldier. There is no shooting test or mountain training, since the primary requirement is physical and mental fitness. If you can shoot and climb a mountain, great. If not, they’ll teach you.

Can an American join Spetsnaz?

Although not patently illegal, a U.S. citizen cannot be recruited by a foreign military force on U.S. soil, although a Supreme Court ruling allows citizens to go abroad for the purpose of joining a foreign army.

What does SEAL Team 3 specialize in?

In 2008, SDVT-2 was disestablished and merged into SDVT-1, which is now headquartered in Pearl Harbor and operates detachments in Pearl Harbor and Little Creek. SDV Teams are SEAL teams with an added underwater delivery capability….Naval Special Warfare Group 3.

U.S. Navy Special Warfare Group 3
Notable commanders	P. Gardner Howe, III