Czech Army's 601st Special Forces Unit

[He219]

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PROSTEJOV, CZECH REPUBLIC: A Czech commando, member of Army's 601st Special Forces Unit, wearing Night Vision Binoculars, trains anti-guerrillas skills 29 January 2004 in Prostejov few days before leaving to Afghanistan. The Czech government 14 January agreed to send some 130 soldiers to Afghanistan to take part in "Operation Enduring Freedom", the international effort to combat terrorism. They will include more than 100 men from elite units, 20 demining experts and few meteorologists and will be integrated into the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). AFP PHOTO-MAFA/DAN MATERNA (Photo credit should read DAN MATERNA/AFP/***** Images)

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PROSTEJOV, CZECH REPUBLIC: Czech commandos, members of of Army's 601st Special Forces Unit, train anti-guerrillas skills 29 January 2004 in Prostejov few days before leaving to Afghanistan. The Czech government 14 January agreed to send some 130 soldiers to Afghanistan to take part in "Operation Enduring Freedom", the international effort to combat terrorism. They will include more than 100 men from elite units, 20 demining experts and few meteorologists and will be integrated into the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). AFP PHOTO-MAFA/DAN MATERNA (Photo credit should read DAN MATERNA/AFP/***** Images)

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PROSTEJOV, CZECH REPUBLIC: Czech commandos, members of of Army's 601st Special Forces Unit, train anti-guerrillas skills 29 January 2004 in Prostejov few days before leaving to Afghanistan. The Czech government 14 January agreed to send some 130 soldiers to Afghanistan to take part in "Operation Enduring Freedom", the international effort to combat terrorism. They will include more than 100 men from elite units, 20 demining experts and few meteorologists and will be integrated into the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). AFP PHOTO-MAFA/DAN MATERNA (Photo credit should read DAN MATERNA/AFP/***** Images)

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[kutter]

When I the first image appeared I almost sh*t myself. Absolutely vicious looking! Nice pics.

they must be Delta Force.... :lol: :lol:

[lvlai]

tip

[basket of soft kittens]

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STOP LOOKING AT ME!!!!!!!!!!!

[ßå$tĮТHÏ¿ð]

Ya these guys are pretty bad ass, and they use the czech version of the ak the vz.58 or something i forget what its called. They also got some good camoflauge...it makes me proud to have some czech in me ;)

[Uncle Sam]

Excellent pics.

[UkrainianAmerican]

I dont know bout theier military but Chech beer ABSOLUTELY kicks ass!

[He219]

I dont know bout theier military but Chech beer ABSOLUTELY kicks ass!
I like Czechwar. Anheuser Busch also takes a name after the original Budwar/Budweiser. Pilsen; the source of Pilsners.
:D

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[volfram]

Ya these guys are pretty bad ass, and they use the czech version of the ak the vz.58 or something i forget what its called. They also got some good camoflauge...it makes me proud to have some czech in me ;)
wz.58 isn't version of ak.It is original rifle.

[mack pl]

Maybe im wrong,but if they will be under ISAF command thwy will not fight against terrorists.ISAF force are only in Kabul i guess.So, it will be hard to find Talib in Kabul.Under US command in some province like Khost or something they could kickk some Talib ass,but in Kabul???I hope they will really fight,not only patrolling strrets in Kabul.I will waiting for informations from A-stan about ours Czech friends.Regards.

[haze99]

Sharp! The Czech's are still using the Vz.58V!! And one photo shows that it is cammied up!! Awesome!

[Dominique]

If possible, could you post a little history/overview of the 601. SSS? Also when was it renamed?

[Tengu]

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[wholagun]

is that actual czech equipment or is that foreign equipment if so can you be specific.

[kutter]

the googles used in the first 2 pics are the AN/PVS-21 low provile/night vision googles from America. It uses a folded optical path to reduce the profile.

[mack pl]

Rest of this equipment and weapons are made in Czech republic(without MP5).Regards.

[Dave the Dawg]

Maybe im wrong,but if they will be under ISAF command thwy will not fight against terrorists.ISAF force are only in Kabul i guess.So, it will be hard to find Talib in Kabul.Under US command in some province like Khost or something they could kickk some Talib ass,but in Kabul???I hope they will really fight,not only patrolling strrets in Kabul.I will waiting for informations from A-stan about ours Czech friends.Regards.
Two separate missions:

120 special operations soldiers will join US and coalition forces in Operation Enduring Freedom. Other countries with special operations forces in the US-led task force include France and Lithuania.

30 soldiers will go to ISAF 4. They will include demining specialists, and topographical and meteorological support personnel.

From the Czech armed forces website:


Vlada Ceske republiky schvalila na svem zasedani 14. ledna 2004 navrh ministra obrany Miroslava Kostelky na vyslani sil a prostredku Armady Ceske republiky do Afghanistanu v ramci operaci Trvala svoboda a ISAF 4.

Vlada vyslovila souhlas s tim, ze do operace Trvala svoboda bude vyslano do 120 osob z utvaru specialnich sil v Prostejove a do operace ISAF 4 do 30 osob (prislusnici odminovaci jednotky, topografove, meteorologove).

Jednotka v operaci ISAF 4 bude pusobit v okoli letiste hlavniho mesta Kabulu. O dislokaci jednotky specialnich sil zatim nebylo definitivne rozhodnuto. Vzhledem k tomu, ze tato jednotka bude plnit “specialni ukoly“ spojene s bojem proti terorismu, neni a nebude mozne k jeji cinnosti poskytovat blizsi informace. Jakekoliv podrobnosti by znemoznovaly jeji pusobeni a ve svem dusledku by ohrozovaly zivoty vojaku.

[Aripin11830]

How could you get those pictures from ***** Images?

Cheers,
Aripin

[bart.dave]

im from czech.
as you see my english is not very good but im interesting in 601.sss (in czech: 601. skupina specialnich sil) and i can tell you something about 601sss if you want :-)

czech use these guns: vz.58, mp5sd6, m4a1, svd dragunov, m16, fa-mas, m3,UK vz.59, m82,...but often use vz58 and mp5
:D

[mack pl]

im from czech.
as you see my english is not very good but im interesting in 601.sss (in czech: 601. skupina specialnich sil) and i can tell you something about 601sss if you want :-)

czech use these guns: vz.58, mp5sd6, m4a1, svd dragunov, m16, fa-mas, m3,UK vz.59, m82,...but often use vz58 and mp5
:DZdarec Bart :)THX for info :) I have never seen 601sss pics with M4A1 :| I saw only SOG Vojenske Policie(military police) with Bushmaster M4.Nazdar :)

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[mack pl]

THX CAG 147,i know this site ;) Few weeks ago I give this adress in topic about SOG :) Regards :)

[bart.dave]

zdarec
yes, they often use only sa58 and mp5. Czech army has only 300 m4 and 601. use m4 for training, but army want buy more m4.

a month ago my friend was shooting from m16 in military testing institute

I know, my english is horrible :D

[bart.dave]

I too have never seen picts 601.sss with m4a1, but they have a few. I think czech army bought a few m4a1 and gave it to 601.sss for testing and czech army maybe will buy more m4a1

[mack pl]

If you have 300 M4 you have more than Poland ;)No need to apologize for your english,my english is **** too ;) Zdarec Bart :)

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[ALBANIAN]

which night vision devices are?

[mack pl]

Hello Mack Pl and Bart!

Unfortunately there are not any other M4s in CZ Military then these ones in SOG. 601. SSS will keep SA 58 "until the Armaggedon battle" because of strong Army logistic line that recommends to spend every ammo (dozens tons from communist´s era) then to sell it or to give away for example like a gift for Afghan goverment. By the way, 601. SSS is definately a part of Enduring Freedom, not ISAF (I react to the questions from the beggining of this topic). Have a nice day.THX.Regards.

[CannibalSquirel]

Very nice pics.

[ALBANIAN]

the googles used in the first 2 pics are the AN/PVS-21 low provile/night vision googles from America. It uses a folded optical path to reduce the profile.

do you know how does cost?

[bart.dave]

I dont know exactly if army have 300 m4, it isnt verify information :D .
601.sss have few m4 for learning how to use it (and many other kinds of guns) But "official armaments(munitions?)" are vz.58, mp5 ...

yes we have many tons of useless material from comunism ages :lol:

NVG: they use AN/PVS-21 and czech nvg Klara, but AN/PVS-21 is better for driving and shooting

[haze99]

hey, what happened to the Lada? Or is it the Vz 2000? Did the Czech Army not like its capabilities? Why is the 601st and SOG not, armed with these?

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[haze99]

WHAT!? CZ could not get ANYONE to buy the Lada?! (not even an African country!?) Oh well, those setbacks happen. Thanks CAG 147! (You're good with your english too!)

*To be technical, the M-4 is a carbine, the M-16 a rifle. Yea, the ANZAC SAS, Polish GROM and the Greeks are using the M-4 carbine. I guess it has been a hit with the SOF units.

Nice to see the Vz-58 still in use, quite a unique rifle. (In one of the 601st photos, the soldier has camo paint on his Vz 58. Good work!)

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[Dominique]

I´m trying to figure out how to post some pictures of SOG operators. I don´t want to put them online on some web pages, hm ... I will see. If you are interested, let me know your email address in PM, I will email them to you.

Regards ...

Try photobucket.com you can post a photogallery there for free, and you control access to the pictures.

[mack pl]

Zdar CAG :) A lot of countries give ammo(7,62 mm) for free to A-stan.You could do something like that too ;) BTW i know few pics of SOG,from Czech site about Special forces.In one of polish military magazines I saw pic of SOG soldier who was teach Iraqis policemans how to shoot.Regards.

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[Dominique]

Just trying to gather a little info. How did the 601. SSS's deployment go? Also I'm trying to gather info on the unit along with info on the SOG so any help would be appriciated.

[Raistlin]

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This without the watermark would be just lovely! Pretty please.

[iflu]

hello sharks

[soma]

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More info on the vest?

[PvtPyle]

I worked with them in Asscrackistan. Top notch troops from top to bottom and in the doorkicker AND support side both.

[Falco]

Cool pics

[RBull]

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More info on the vest?

Just few pics here:

http://www.armyshop.cz/zbozi.asp?id=20&DTM=758389767064

http://www.armyshop.cz/zbozi.asp?strLang=&Search=&id=91&subID=0

RB

[PJ]

Great pics, those guys look like they know what theyre doing.

[Dmitri47]

hey, i went there and now i want alot of that stuff. do they ship to the U.S.? im having trouble with the Czech, being that i dont speak a word of it :)

[RBull]

hey, i went there and now i want alot of that stuff. do they ship to the U.S.? im having trouble with the Czech, being that i dont speak a word of it :)

You may try to contact them directly and ask, but be warned, the prices of the MNS-2000 system components are ...errm, "bit higher". Namely the vest is for approx $600, or so...

http://www.armyshop.cz/Home.asp?strLang=US

[SS1983]

Metal Gear!they looked like Snake!

[Dmitri47]

hey, i went there and now i want alot of that stuff. do they ship to the U.S.? im having trouble with the Czech, being that i dont speak a word of it :)

You may try to contact them directly and ask, but be warned, the prices of the MNS-2000 system components are ...errm, "bit higher". Namely the vest is for approx $600, or so...

http://www.armyshop.cz/Home.asp?strLang=US

im guessing you speak czech, i've been picking up words here and there, and have a question on their uniforms. these are just shirts, but what are the differences in fabrics and cut. letni means summer right? whats the real difference between the last two?

Blůza vz. 95

Blůza vz. 95 letní

Blůza vz. 95 letní s béžovým potiskem

i wish i had seen this site along time ago

[TacoDelRio]

BADASSSSSS!!!!

Makes me proud ot be Czech-American!!!

[J-10]

GP!

[rzuk]

Yes the pics are great indeed. For now o only heard a lot about Czech URNA police unit.
But those guys looks pretty sharp
This are some nice pics of modernized Vz rifle.
http://www.mvcr.cz/casopisy/policista/2003/01/zbran.jpg
http://www.oktarget.cz/AUTOMATIC%20RIFLE%20VZ,58%20WITH%20GRANATE%20LUNCHER.jpg

[mack pl]

Yes the pics are great indeed. For now o only heard a lot about Czech URNA police unit.
But those guys looks pretty sharp

did you saw SOG MP pics? They are badass... :D

Special Operations Group Vojenske Policie

Pozdro

[rzuk]

did you saw SOG MP pics? They are badass... :D

Special Operations Group Vojenske Policie

Pozdro

Hmm can you post some links for this unit ?
i searched in google but with no results:(
i used search mode in this forum but there is some error during operation :roll:

Pozdro i dzięki z góry p-)

[mack pl]

did you saw SOG MP pics? They are badass... :D

Special Operations Group Vojenske Policie

Pozdro

Hmm can you post some links for this unit ?
i searched in google but with no results:(
i used search mode in this forum but there is some error during operation :roll:

Pozdro i dzięki z góry p-)

http://www.military.cz/special_forces/sog/sog.htm


jak CAG147 pojawi się na forum, to poproszę go o więcej fotek.

pozdro

[Zielony]

HI
hehehe HardcoRowcy, Czesi mnie od pewngo czasu zaskakuja :)........ It would be realy good if someone would post a history of this unit, it seems realy good UNIT ....
POzdrrr z provincji wroclaw :)

[mack pl]

HI
hehehe HardcoRowcy, Czesi mnie od pewngo czasu zaskakuja :)........ It would be realy good if someone would post a history of this unit, it seems realy good UNIT ....
POzdrrr z provincji wroclaw :)
hehe, Ive posted thread about SOG few months ago, but who know where it is(search button is **** at the moment), and CAG posted few pics too....damn.....

pozdro

[Adno_sk]

Blůza vz. 95

Blůza vz. 95 letní

Blůza vz. 95 letní s béžovým potiskem

i wish i had seen this site along time ago

Shirt (long arms - jacket) pattern 95

Shirt (long arms) pattern 95 summer

Shirt (long arms) pattern 95 summer beige colour

[Zielony]

HI
hehehe HardcoRowcy, Czesi mnie od pewngo czasu zaskakuja :)........ It would be realy good if someone would post a history of this unit, it seems realy good UNIT ....
POzdrrr z provincji wroclaw :)
hehe, Ive posted thread about SOG few months ago, but who know where it is(search button is **** at the moment), and CAG posted few pics too....damn.....

pozdro


no to siem poszuka :D thx ... i pozdr z prowincji

[Bodie_1psp]

whats the real difference between the last two?

Blůza vz. 95

Blůza vz. 95 letní

Blůza vz. 95 letní s béžovým potiskem

real difference is:

blůza 95 letní - pattern designed for woods
Blůza vz. 95 letní s béžovým potiskem - designed for desert

difference between blůza vz 95 and blůza vz. 95 letní is in used material.
blůza vz. 95 there is 51% polyester, 49% cotton
blůza vz. 95 letní is 100% cotton

It is not necessary to buy MNS components form www.armyshop.cz
you can serf on czech internet and there you can find cheap tactical westsand modules of MNS system. I have MNS for 200 dollars.... It is used, but you cant recognize it....it is like new......and we use it for rope down and extrication ..so we rely on it very much

few words about SOG
SOG is new antiterrorist unit of military police of czech army. They are primarily used to rescue hostages kidnapped in foreign country, because czech police can not do this according to czech and international law. Members of SOG are recruited from police SWAT units from all CZech rep. and from special units of Czech army. They are very well armed and equiped. Forexample Bushmasters an HK, Vz. 58 and many more and more and more. .. ...
Police special antiterorrist unit URNA - Útvar rychlého nasazení ( unit of rapid deployment ) is better trained and much more expirienced. So they work as instructors and they supplement in SOG sometimes.

That is all for now. Iam sorry for my english, but iam in hurry....

P.S. rifle vz. 58 (model 58 if you want ) IS NOT AK47 CLONE

[zulu27]

Hey

If you're interested in SOG, download this pdf file.
It's in czech but there are pretty nice pictures of SOG soldiers.
And they are equipped with M-4's .

www.army.cz/avis/areport2004/ar12stred.pdf

p-)

Ti z vas co rozumiete po cesky si to precitajte....

[Dominique]

Any updated photos of these guys?

[haze99]

rzuk, nice photos of the 40mm grenade launchers.
I would say the best model is the Romanian AG-40. It is mounted quite well along the rifle, as compared to the South African or Polish models that hang down to low. (quite cumbersome)
So next to Czech forces the Georgian Republic has some AG-40 mounted to their USSR AKM rifles!

[ond26]

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http://www.fist.kvalitne.cz/zasahova_jednotka_praha/zadrzeni10.jpg

[Scorpion]

You may try to contact them directly and ask, but be warned, the prices of the MNS-2000 system components are ...errm, "bit higher". Namely the vest is for approx $600, or so...

http://www.armyshop.cz/Home.asp?strLang=US
and this stuff armyshop.cz is selling isn't even the real deal!! it's a civilian version of the MNS-2000 system. I know a guy from the military who compared the system from armyshop to the real issue and there are some differences.

[Dominique]

Well, you could always enlist, and I'm sure they would make sure you all the "official" "real deal" gear you could want (and yes was was a joke).