Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade
| Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 25-чи Атайын Багыттагы "Скорпион" Бригадасы 25-chi Ataiyn Bagyttagy "Skorpion" Brigadasy | |
| Active | 31 March 1994 – present |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Branch | Kyrgyz Army |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Brigade (800 personnel) |
| Garrison/HQ | Tokmok |
| Nickname(s) | Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион) |
| Colors | Gold |
| Anniversaries | 31 March |
| Engagements | 1994 Afghan War 1999 Batken Conflict 2022 Kazakh protests |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Stanislav Kholodkov |
| Insignia | |
| Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia | |
The Scorpion 25th Special Forces Brigade (Kyrgyz: 25-чи Атайын Багыттагы "Скорпион" Бригадасы) or known simply as Scorpion Spetsnaz (Спецназ Скорпион) is a specialized Kyrgyz military unit in the country's Ground Forces. It is now considered to be one of the best armed formations in the armed forces. Being special forces troops, they specialize in airborne combat, hand-to-hand combat, covert operations, as well as insurgent skills.