Croatian Army

**Slivovitz** · 13th February 2005, 07:51

I have not been able to come across any information (in English) pertaining to the Croatian military. I am curious: how professional do you guys regard it as? Do any Croatian soldiers frequent this board? I am interested in any and all information you mates can give me on it.
Why do I ask? For those who are curious: my old man runs a small chance of getting Croatian citizenship within the next year. If he does, then he's my foot in the door. The FFL is my first choice, but I would be foolish not to have a backup plan. I have a great deal of pride for my ancestry, and would be proud to serve in the Croatian military.
Cheers,
William

**sikter** · 13th February 2005, 19:12

Again, there are other places where you could find better info.
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[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] In English
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] informative page about mercs of Croatian and Bosnian Armed Forces and the Kosova Liberation Army (UCK)
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First picture, check out the insignia of 2eme REP on the beret.

BTW you do understand some Croatian?

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Originally Posted by Slivovitz

I have a great deal of pride for my ancestry, and would be proud to serve in the Croatian military.
Cheers,
William

What's the problem then? Go kick some ass!!!

**Rapace** · 13th February 2005, 19:50

Originally Posted by sikter

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] informative page about mercs of Croatian and Bosnian Armed Forces and the Kosova Liberation Army (UCK)

Just to avoid some confusion. This site is a tribute to volunteers who fought on the Croatian side during the 'Balkans war' in the early '90s. It's no longer an active unit. I knew very well one of the French guys mentioned, who got KIA in 1992.

**dietrying** · 13th February 2005, 23:40

The Croats are some of the best. As BobW might be able to tell us more about, they were "advised" by the US during the war, which means they were being led well. Also, if you compare the stats, it is very impressive that Croatia was able to fend of Serbia. I spent a summer in Croatia, and there are some hard bastards there.P.S.
For what it's worth, look up "CroCop" on the ultimate Fighting Championship. Former infantry officer, and allround bad ass

**Slivovitz** · 14th February 2005, 00:53

Nah sikter, I don't understand any Croatian. I could probably get somebody to translate for me though. Do either of the Croatian sites you recommended contain any information pertaining to recruitment (ideally to their policies regarding foreigners)?
I've heard of Cro-cop before; never seen "Ultimate Fighting Championship" though (don't got cable).
Cheers,
William