Serbian Paratroopers

UNITS, HISTORY, and ORGANIZATION

By Order No. 200 of the Armed Forces Supreme Command (VKOS) of 5 February 1953, the 63rd Parachute Brigade was formed. Today, the unit, is configured as the 63rd Parachute Battalion within the Special Brigade. The brigade also includes commando and anti-terrorist battalions. The paratrooper battalion's specific mission is reconnoitering and diversionary operations.

To view a video of the 63rd Parachute Battalion click here.

To view a video of a jump operation ofthe 63rd Parachute Battalion click here.

In a July 2007 news release, KFOR forces reported good co-operation with Serbian forces in Kosovo. This is good news for both Albanian and Serb speaking people living in and close to Kosovo.

Still, Serbia has stated it would respond if separatist Kosovo Albanian officials carry out their threat to declare independence. "Serbia will have no choice but respond to the acts which would jeopardize its sovereignty and territorial integrity," the Serbian prime minister said. "The unilateral declaration of independence would bring protracted instability to the region," he warned.