The 5th Kozarsky Light Infantry Brigade ( Serb. Peta Kozarska Laka Peshadiisk Brigade ) is a military formation of the Republika Srpska Army, which was mobilized in August-September 1991 and participated in the battles for Slavonia. The brigade was commanded by Colonel Pero Cholic, the chief of staff was Major Ostoy Barashin . The headquarters was located in the Benkovac barracks on the eponymous peak of Kozara.
| 5th Kozar Light Infantry Brigade | |
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 Chevron brigade | |
| Years of existence | 1991 - 1995 |
| A country |  Republika Srpska Krajina  Republika Srpska |
| Subordination | Republika Srpska Army |
| Included in | 1st Krainsky Corps |
| Type of | infantry |
| Part | see below |
| Dislocation | Barracks on Mount Benkovac |
| Participation in | Yugoslav Wars ( War in Croatia , Bosnian War )
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| Marks of Excellence |  |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Perot Cholic |
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Structure
The brigade consisted of 4 infantry battalions, two mortar batteries (82 and 120 mm caliber, respectively) and a number of other auxiliary units.
Battle Path
1991
The 5th Kozarsky brigade adopted baptism of fire during the crossing of the bridge over the Sava River at Gradishka on September 18, 1991 . The goals were access to the Zagreb-Belgrade highway in the Okucan area and the cleansing of Lipika and Pakrac from Croatian militarized units.
1992
The brigade returned to Priedor in March of the following year, where fighters participated in the defense of the city from the Green Berets attack on May 30, 1992 . Later, she participated in Operation Corridor, participating in the battles for Bieli Brd, Kostresh and the assault on the Croatian fortress Plekhan in the town of Derventa , as well as in the battles for Yakesh and Shamats. The operation ended with the victory of the Serbs, and several battalions participated in the battles for Robbery, Vlašić and Egg.
1993
In mid-1993, the team expanded the corridor as part of Operation Assistance, and at the end of the year released Srbobran in the Doni-Wakuf community.
1994
In early 1994, the brigade returned to Krajina and entrenched on the line along the Sava River. The 3rd battalion participated in Operation Breza.
1995
In the spring, the 2nd battalion defended the Doni Wakuf area, and the main forces of the brigade were stationed at Brcko , who in May and June stormed the forces of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina . In the fall, as part of Operation Vagan, she participated in the defense of the Republika Srpska right up to the surrender of the West Krai communities. This brigade retained its combat effectiveness even at the end of the war.
The whole battle path the brigade went with the 43rd Priedorsky motorized brigade .
Memory
- The 5th Kozar Brigade was one of the few to be awarded the Order of Nemanich - one of the highest military awards of the Republika Srpska, which was awarded to a few units of the Republika Srpska Army.
- Serbian singer Rodolyub Vulovic in 1993 released the cassette album «unaci Kozarski, dedicated to the brigade. The proceeds from the sale of the album went to help the army (to treat the wounded).
- As part of the brigade, the Zigo reconnaissance and sabotage detachment Momchilo Radanovich , the Suva Ribs assault company, and the Lubian battalion of Rade Bilbia became famous .
See also
- Armed Forces of Republika Srpska
- Light infantry brigades Troops of the Republika Srpska