Raider Squadrons
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The Raider Command also known as Rangers, National Guard Special Forces is a Special Forces and Special Operations Force within the Cypriot National Guard. It is based in Larnaca, Cyprus.[6]
Quick Facts Mountain Raiders Squadron, Active ...
Mountain Raiders Squadron | |
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Λόχος Ορεινών Καταδρομών | |
Active | 1964–present |
Country | Cyprus Greece |
Allegiance | Chief of the National Guard General Staff |
Branch | Land Army |
Type | Special Forces Special Operations |
Role |
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Size | 2 Companies |
Garrison/HQ | Larnaca |
Nickname(s) | Prasinoskoufides (Green Berets) Lokatzides (Mountain Raiders) |
Motto(s) | Who Dares Wins Ο Tολμών Nικά, O Tolmon Nika |
Colors | Green |
Anniversaries | 10th December.[1] |
Engagements | World War II (Under the Greek 1st Paratroopers Brigade)
Cyprus crises of 1963/ 1964 and 1967
Cypriot coup d'état
Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Egyptian raid on Larnaca International Airport Egyptair Flight 181 hijacking |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Loukas Hatsikostantas.[2] |
Notable commanders |
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