User talk:Davomme

Azov "Special Forces" vs. "Special Purpose"

I always remember the Azov Brigade being called a "special purpose" brigade, but it seems at some point it became "special forces". Azov's own website call themselves "special forces". Which would be more correct? Kheyvayir (talk) 10:19, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! The more accurate term would be the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov"; not special forces brigade. Yes, they refer to themselves as special forces in their own media and on their website - likely for broader appeal, prestige, or due to translation choices - they are not part of the National Guard's Special Operations and are also not tasked with special operations roles. Instead, Azov functions as a conventional combat unit which can be used for a range of different operations. Albeit it is one of the more experienced, better trained, and better equipped units - the National Guard's special forces element is the Omega unit. So, "special purpose" is the more correct designation. Davomme (talk) 11:28, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]