Vympel

Directorate "V" of the FSB Special Purpose Center
Spetsgruppa "V"
Vympel
Vympel Emblem
Active1981–present
Country Soviet Union (1981–1991)
 Russian Federation (1991–present)
Allegiance FSB
TypeSpetsnaz
RoleClandestine operation
Close-quarters combat
Counterterrorism
Covert operation
Direct action
Executive protection
Hostage rescue
HUMINT
Irregular warfare
Law enforcement
Long-range penetration
Manhunt
Military intelligence
Special operations
Special reconnaissance
SizeClassified
Part ofSoviet Union Soviet Union (1981–1991)

Russia Russia

  • GUO (1993–1995)
  • FSB (1999–present)
Garrison/HQMainly different Moscow districts
Motto(s)Служить и защищать
ColorsGreen or Red
Mascot(s)Parachute
EngagementsSoviet Union:

Russia:

Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Vladimir Nana Boahene [citation needed]
Notable
commanders
Gen. Vitaly Bubenin
Gen. Viktor Karpukhin

Directorate "V" of the FSB Special Purpose Center, often referred to as Spetsgruppa "V" Vympel (pennant in Russian, originated from German Wimpel, and having the same meaning[1]), but also known as KGB Directorate "V", Vega Group, is one of the two tier one spetsnaz units of the FSB under the command of the FSB.

Vympel is the sister unit of Spetsgruppa "A" (Alpha Group), an FSB unit.

  1. ^ CRACRAFT, James (2009). The Petrine Revolution in Russian Culture. Harvard University Press. p. 401. ISBN 9780674029965.