73rd Naval Special Operations Center (Ukraine)

Special Operations Center "South"

73rd Naval Special Operations Regiment


7th Naval Special Operations Brigade (1992–2004)
73-й морський центр спеціальних операцій імені кошового отамана Антона Головатого
Regimental insignia
Founded1992
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Armed Forces of Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Navy (1992–2016)
Special Operations Forces (2016–present)
TypeSpetsnaz and frogmen
Garrison/HQOchakiv, Ukraine
Nickname(s)"Chieftain Antin Holovaty Regiment"
Mascot(s)Seahorse
Engagements
Decorations Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current
commander
Oleksii Prykhodko
Insignia
Former insignia
Shoulder sleeve insignia

The 73rd Naval Special Operations Center "Chieftain Antin Holovaty" or the Special Operations Center South (MUN А3199) is the naval spetsnaz component of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) that specialized in amphibious reconnaissance to prepare for amphibious warfare operations, clandestine operation, defense against swimmer incursions, direct action against important strategic or tactical goals, irregular warfare, maritime counterterrorism and hostage rescue, naval special warfare, and underwater demolition. It joined the Ukrainian Navy on 1992 and became a part of SSO in 2016, becoming the sole Ukrainian Navy component of SSO. It is headquartered at Ochakiv.


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