65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade
65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade (Persian: تیپ ۶۵ نیروهای ویژه هوابرد), or the NOHED Brigade (تیپ نوهد), is an airborne, special forces unit of the Iranian Army established in 1959.
| 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade | |
|---|---|
| تیپ ۶۵ نیروهای ویژه هوابرد | |
Unit badge | |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch | Islamic Republic of Iran Army |
| Type | Airborne forces, special forces |
| Role | Special operations Irregular warfare Hostage rescue Counter-terrorism Reconnaissance Wartime operations |
| Size | Brigade (8 battalions) |
| Part of | 23rd Commando Division (until 1991) |
| Garrison/HQ | Baghshah (formerly) Afsariyeh Mehrabad International Airport |
| Nickname(s) | "Green Berets" (کلاه سبزها)
"Powerful Ghosts" (اشباح قدرتمند) "The Eagles" (عقاب ها) |
| Colors | Green |
| March | 18 April (National Army Day) |
| Engagements | Dhofar Rebellion Post-Revolution clashes in Iran Iran–Iraq War Syrian Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigade General Ali Muhammadi |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | Bell 214 Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (Bell 212) |
| Transport | Lockheed C-130 Hercules Boeing CH-47 Chinook |
The unit's first operation was during the Dhofar Rebellion in Oman. After the 1979 Revolution in Iran, it was a participant in the post-Revolution clashes. As part of the 23rd Commando Division, the unit was extensively used in various operations of the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s. Recently, some members have been active in the Syrian Civil War. The brigade has also been employed for hostage rescue and counter-terrorism purposes inside Iran.
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