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Subject: Re: Special troops and their purposes
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Date: 7 May 91 21:30:25 GMT
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>From: a481@mindlink.bc.ca (J.D. Frazer)
>4) What is the difference between the Soviet Spetnaz and their Desant units?

Spetsnaz usually wear the uniforms of the Desantniki, but are drawn from 
throughout the armed forces.  The Spetsnaz get more specialized training
and equipment.  They relate to the Desantniki in way similar to the 
relationship between the 82nd Abn. Div. and the Ranger Bn.s

cmort@ncoast.org --- Chris Morton
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