LATVIA Army Special Tasks Battalion (SUB) sleeve patch, early type, 1991-1992, embroidered

(Latvian: Speciālo uzdevumu bataljons, SUB)

The Special Tasks Battalion was established in September 19, 1991 as a special operations unit of the National Armed Forces. In 1992 it was renamed into Special Tasks Unit (SVU). The unit is specially organized, trained and equipped for the performance of high-danger tasks. The soldiers in the unit continuously train to enhance their professional preparedness and are provided with specialized equipment in order to carry out their tasks efficiently. As a Special forces group most information about its actions are based on speculation and rumors.

The main mission of The Special Tasks Unit is to:

Perform special operations for national defense and security interests;
Participate in counter-terrorist operations;
Perform search and rescue operations on land and sea.