LATVIA Army Special Tasks Unit (SUV) breast badge

(Latvian: Speciālo uzdevumu vienība, SUV)

First issued on April 14, 1997. Screwback with a matching nut. Serial number engraved on the reverse. Curved multi-pieces construction.

The Special Tasks Unit is a special operations unit of the National Armed Forces. It was established in September 1991. 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 motto depicted in the unit's crest translates as "the bold one wins".

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.