12th Peacekeeping Brigade (Armenia)
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The 12th Peacekeeping Brigade (Armenian: 12-րդ Խաղաղապահ բրիգադ) is a military unit of the Armed Forces of Armenia. Sometimes referred to as the Blue Berets due to its role (and its similarities to the Armenian Airborne Forces[1]), it solely specializes in peacekeeping in foreign countries as part of international initiatives. It is commanded by Colonel Arsen Mangasaryan. In early 2016, Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan said that he considers the brigade to be the "basis for the establishment of a professional army".[2]
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12th Peacekeeping Brigade | |
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12-րդ Խաղաղապահ բրիգադ | |
Active | July 2001–present |
Country | Armenia |
Branch | Armed Forces of Armenia |
Role | Peacekeeping duties |
Part of | Ministry of Defense of Armenia |
Garrison/HQ | Yerevan |
Nickname(s) | Blue Berets |
Engagements | Peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria and Kazakhstan. |
Commanders | |
Brigade Commander | Colonel Arsen Mangasaryan |
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