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Study Guide: The Bosnian Green Berets: Formation, Role, and Engagements (1991-1992)

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The Bosnian Green Berets: Formation, Role, and Engagements (1991-1992) Study Guide

Origins and Initial Structure (1991-1992)

The Green Berets were formally designated as a military organization in 1991 before transitioning to a paramilitary group by 1992.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were initially designated as a paramilitary group in 1991, and by 1992, they functioned as auxiliaries, not the reverse. They were not a formal military organization in 1991.

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The Green Berets military organization was founded in late 1991 in Mostar, a major city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were founded in early 1991 in Sarajevo, not late 1991 in Mostar.

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The founders of the Green Berets were primarily active-duty soldiers from the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).

Answer: False

Explanation: The founders were demobilized soldiers and conscripts from the JNA, not active-duty personnel.

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In 1991, the Green Berets were formally recognized as a state-sponsored military unit.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 1991, the Green Berets were classified as a paramilitary unit, operating outside the formal military structure of a state.

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The individuals who founded the Green Berets had no prior military experience, being primarily civilians.

Answer: False

Explanation: The founders of the Green Berets were former soldiers and conscripts from the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), indicating prior military experience.

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What was the primary designation of the Green Berets in 1991?

Answer: A paramilitary group

Explanation: In 1991, the Green Berets were classified as a paramilitary unit, operating outside the formal state military structure.

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In which city was the Green Berets military organization founded?

Answer: Sarajevo

Explanation: The Green Berets military organization was founded in early 1991 in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Who were the primary individuals responsible for founding the Green Berets?

Answer: Demobilized soldiers and conscripts from the JNA

Explanation: The Green Berets were founded by demobilized soldiers and conscripts who had previously served in the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).

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Organizational Characteristics

The Green Berets were predominantly composed of ethnic Bosniaks, who are the largest South Slavic ethnic group native to Bosnia.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that the Green Berets were primarily composed of ethnic Bosniaks, the largest South Slavic ethnic group native to Bosnia.

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The Green Berets were staunch supporters of the opposition movement against the elected government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were supporters of the elected government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, not an opposition movement.

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The Green Berets were associated with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during their period of activity.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that the Green Berets were associated with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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The Green Berets comprised approximately 3,500 members.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source states that the Green Berets comprised approximately 3,500 members.

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The main garrison of the Green Berets was located in Goražde, a city known for a significant siege during the Bosnian War.

Answer: False

Explanation: The main garrison or headquarters of the Green Berets was located in Sarajevo, not Goražde.

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What was the predominant ethnic composition of the Green Berets?

Answer: Ethnic Bosniaks

Explanation: The Green Berets were primarily composed of ethnic Bosniaks, who constitute the largest South Slavic ethnic group indigenous to the historical region of Bosnia.

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Which political entity did the Green Berets support?

Answer: The elected government of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explanation: The Green Berets were staunch supporters of the elected government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Which country was the Green Berets associated with during their active period?

Answer: The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explanation: The Green Berets were affiliated with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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What was the approximate size of the Green Berets?

Answer: Approximately 3,500 members

Explanation: The Green Berets comprised approximately 3,500 members.

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Where was the main garrison or headquarters of the Green Berets located?

Answer: Sarajevo

Explanation: The primary garrison or headquarters of the Green Berets was situated in Sarajevo, the capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Integration and Operational Period

The integration of the Green Berets into the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina occurred in the first half of 1992.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were integrated into the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the *second* half of 1992.

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The Green Berets operated as an independent or auxiliary unit from 1991 until their full disbandment in 1995.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were active as an independent or auxiliary unit from 1991 to 1992, before their integration into the official army, not until 1995.

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As auxiliaries, the Green Berets operated under the direct command of the Bosnian Army's special forces division.

Answer: False

Explanation: As auxiliaries, the Green Berets operated under the Territorial Defence Force of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, not the Bosnian Army's special forces division.

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The Green Berets were most active during the latter part of 1992 in the southern regions of Bosnia.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Berets were most active during the early part of 1992 in the northern and central regions of Bosnia.

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Prior to their integration in 1992, the Green Berets functioned as auxiliaries, providing support to main military forces.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source states that in 1992, prior to their integration, the Green Berets functioned as auxiliaries, providing support to main military forces.

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When were the Green Berets integrated into the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Answer: Second half of 1992

Explanation: The Green Berets were integrated into the newly formed Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the second half of 1992.

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What was the active period of the Green Berets as an independent or auxiliary unit?

Answer: 1991-1992

Explanation: The Green Berets were active as an independent or auxiliary unit from 1991 to 1992, before their integration into the official army.

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Under which larger military branch did the Green Berets operate as auxiliaries?

Answer: The Territorial Defence Force of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explanation: As auxiliaries, the Green Berets operated under the Territorial Defence Force of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which formed a component of the country's defense apparatus.

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During what specific period and in which regions of Bosnia were the Green Berets most active?

Answer: Early 1992 in the northern and central regions

Explanation: The Green Berets were most operationally active during the early part of 1992 in the northern and central regions of Bosnia.

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What was the status of the Green Berets in 1992, prior to their integration into the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Answer: Auxiliaries providing support to main military forces

Explanation: In 1992, prior to their integration, the Green Berets functioned as auxiliaries, providing support to the main military forces.

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Nomenclature and Symbolism

The Bosnian name for the Green Berets, *Zelene beretke*, directly translates to 'Green Helmets'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The flashcard states the Bosnian name is *Zelene beretke*, which translates to 'Green Berets', not 'Green Helmets'.

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An alternative nickname for the Green Berets was *Zeleni Vukovi*, meaning 'Green Wolves'.

Answer: False

Explanation: An alternative nickname for the Green Berets was *Zeleni Spartanci*, meaning 'Green Spartans', not *Zeleni Vukovi*.

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The color prominently associated with the Green Berets was blue, symbolizing peace.

Answer: False

Explanation: The color prominently associated with the Green Berets was green, as directly referenced in their name.

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The name 'Green Berets' was inspired by the British Special Air Service (SAS).

Answer: False

Explanation: The inspiration for the name 'Green Berets' was a reference to the United States Army Special Forces, not the British Special Air Service (SAS).

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Despite the shared name, there was no actual relation between the Bosnian Green Berets and the United States Army Special Forces.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that no actual substantive relationship existed between the Bosnian Green Berets and the United States Army Special Forces, despite the shared name.

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The choice of the name 'Green Berets' was partly influenced by the common color brand of the predominant ethnic group, Bosniaks.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates that the name 'Green Berets' was partly chosen due to its association as a common color brand of the predominant ethnic group, Bosniaks.

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What was the Bosnian name for the Green Berets?

Answer: *Zelene beretke*

Explanation: The Bosnian name for the Green Berets was *Zelene beretke*.

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What was an alternative nickname for the Green Berets?

Answer: *Zeleni Spartanci*

Explanation: An alternative appellation for the Green Berets was *Zeleni Spartanci*, which translates to 'Green Spartans'.

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What was one of the inspirations for the name 'Green Berets'?

Answer: The United States Army Special Forces

Explanation: One inspiration for the name 'Green Berets' was a reference to the United States Army Special Forces, which are colloquially known as the 'Green Berets'.

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What was the relationship between the Bosnian Green Berets and the United States Army Special Forces?

Answer: No actual relation existed despite the shared name.

Explanation: Despite the shared nomenclature, no actual substantive relationship existed between the Bosnian Green Berets and the United States Army Special Forces.

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How did the ethnic composition of the unit influence the choice of the name 'Green Berets'?

Answer: It was a common color brand of the predominant ethnic group, Bosniaks, indicating a connection to their identity.

Explanation: The name 'Green Berets' was partly selected as a common color brand associated with the predominant ethnic group comprising the unit, namely Bosniaks, thereby signifying a connection to their identity.

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Military Engagements and Leadership

The Green Berets were involved in the Bosnian War, which took place between 1992 and 1995.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that the Green Berets were involved in the Bosnian War, which occurred between 1992 and 1995.

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The Siege of Sarajevo and the Siege of Goražde in 1992 are listed among the specific engagements involving the Green Berets.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly lists the Siege of Sarajevo and the Siege of Goražde in 1992 as specific engagements involving the Green Berets.

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Emin Švrakić was identified as a notable commander of the Green Berets.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies Emin Švrakić as a notable commander of the Green Berets.

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What major conflict were the Green Berets involved in?

Answer: The Bosnian War

Explanation: The Green Berets were involved in the Bosnian War, a significant armed conflict that transpired in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995.

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Which of the following engagements is listed as involving the Green Berets?

Answer: The 1992 Yugoslav People's Army column incident in Sarajevo

Explanation: The 1992 Yugoslav People's Army column incident in Sarajevo is explicitly listed among the specific engagements involving the Green Berets.

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Who was identified as a notable commander of the Green Berets?

Answer: Emin Švrakić

Explanation: Emin Švrakić was identified as a notable commander of the Green Berets.

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Official and Visual Identifiers

The infobox image associated with the Green Berets depicts a historical map of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Answer: False

Explanation: The infobox image depicts the emblem of the special unit 'Green Berets', not a historical map.

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What is depicted in the image associated with the Green Berets in the source material's infobox?

Answer: The emblem of the special unit 'Green Berets'

Explanation: The image depicted in the infobox associated with the Green Berets is the emblem of the special unit 'Green Berets'.

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Which flag is shown in the infobox as representing the country of the Green Berets?

Answer: The Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1998

Explanation: The national flag presented in the infobox as representing the country of the Green Berets is the Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1998, which was the standard of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during that period.

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What emblem is displayed in the infobox for the branch the Green Berets belonged to as auxiliaries?

Answer: The Emblem of the Territorial Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explanation: The emblem displayed in the infobox for the military branch to which the Green Berets were affiliated is the Emblem of the Territorial Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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