Business Insider: In the ranking of special divisions of the world, Alpha is in sixth place
In eighth place is the Pakistan Special Forces Group, also known as the Black Storks. The detachment received its nickname thanks to special headgear. In October 2009, this detachment stormed the office building, where the Taliban militants * were allegedly held by 40 people as hostages, the newspaper writes.
The seventh place, according to the newspaper, was deserved by the Special Operations Unit of the Spanish Navy, which for many years has been considered one of the most distinguished special forces units in Europe. It is extremely difficult to get a green beret in this division - it is often the case that according to the test results no one candidate can join the squad.
The sixth place Business Insider gave the Russian "Alpha". This elite anti-terrorist unit was created by the KGB in 1974 and continues to operate under the auspices of today's FSB. The publication, however, notes that the detachment was criticized because of the actions during the terrorist attack on Dubrovka. As the newspaper notes, "then in the theater, at least 120 hostages died in the theater because of the effect of a sleep gas intended for militants."
In fifth place was the Intervention Group of the National Gendarmerie of France (GIGN), whose main task is to free the hostages, the newspaper said. One of the most unusual episodes stories units occurred in the Al-Haram mosque in Mecca. Non-Muslims are forbidden to enter the sacred city, so three fighters of the detachment converted to Islam for a short time in order to help the armed forces of Saudi Arabia regain control of the mosque.
Fourth place edition gave the Israeli "Sayeret Matkal." The main tasks of this unit - the collection of intelligence and action in the rear of the enemy. Only the best can withstand training at the limit of human capabilities and get the right to enter this unit.
Third place, according to Business insider, deserves the Special Airborne Service (CAC) UK. Their motto: "Who risks - wins." When asked about the role of the SAS in the Iraq war, General Stanley McChrystal replied: “Key. Without them, nothing would have happened. ”
In second place was the Special Boat Service of Great Britain. During the selection to this squad recruits pass through grueling training in the jungle of Belize and learn to survive in combat conditions, and the candidates are subjected to brutal interrogation, the newspaper notes.
First place Business Insider gave "Seals" USA. The soldiers of this unit have years of intense training, which have become even tougher after the September 11 attacks. As the newspaper notes, many modern special forces units are organized on the example of this particular unit.
* "Taliban" - a terrorist group banned in Russia
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