The training conducted by the members of the Special Forces Battalion “Wolves” is not only one of the most difficult in the Army, but it also requires qualifications that are painstakingly acquired over a long period of time.
The Special Forces Combat Diver Training is a particularly difficult training that requires a strong mental attitude, good swimming ability, excellent physical fitness, as well as the ability to feel comfortable in water.
The crystal clear waters of the deepest and one of the oldest lakes in Europe – Ohrid Lake, in addition to its natural beauty, offer water training environment like nowhere else. Here, combat divers from the Special Forces Battalion carry out regular training in conducting operations on water surface and underwater. Unlike recreational diving, combat diving prioritizes concealment, efficiency, the element of surprise to any potential enemy, and the ability to neutralize.
The closed-circuit system used by the combat divers of this elite unit allows elimination of bubbles normally found in recreational diving systems. This enables the specialists to infiltrate or exfiltrate a vessel or land undetected.
The cold waters of the lake, the temperature fluctuations, the efficient management of the gases used by the closed-circuit system, the depth pressure and the limited visibility are just some of the elements in the execution of the combat mission that our Wolves have developed to perfection. The task of the combat divers does not end with the diving itself, but continues on a vessel to perform tasks from water on land and vice versa, as well as to carry out rescue missions or help other state institutions in searching for drowning victims.
