The Historical Evolution of Cobra Troops

1973, the Austrian special forces expanded its establishment to 100, and its station was also moved from Badvoslau to Shonau Castle. 1974 Austrian special brigade was reorganized and its personnel were reduced to 32. The main task is to escort Soviet Jewish immigrants to Vienna safely from the Austrian border.

In the late 1970s, several terrorist attacks occurred in Austria, which completely changed the views of military and political leaders on special brigades. A group of terrorists, led by Sanchez, hijacked many hostages at the meeting of the prime ministers of the member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and finally left the Olympics safely with 1 hostage. Another terrorist organization hijacked Palme, an entrepreneur, and released the hostages after receiving a ransom of 30 million shillings. 1In the autumn of 977, the Austrian government accepted the suggestion of Interior Minister Blank and decided to set up a new GEK Cobra special anti-terrorism brigade on the basis of 1978 1 former special brigade. Although this unit was actually established before 1 April 1978 1, 19781October1was still set as the establishment date of the Austrian special anti-terrorism brigade. This unit is under the direct command of the Director of Social Order Department of the Ministry of Interior.

Since 198 1, GEK Special Brigade has been responsible for ensuring the safety of the Austrian Prime Minister and escorting passenger planes leaving Austria. 1992, Cobra moved to Vienna New Town, 25 kilometers away from Vienna, and camped in the barracks specially planned for it.

Austria's anti-terrorism special forces have been constantly reorganizing. On July 65,438+0, 2002, based on GEK anti-terrorism brigade, 65,438+04 MEK police force and 8 SEK gendarmerie forces, the new anti-terrorism brigade of EKC Cobra was formally established, and its number increased from 65,438+086 to 336. Today, Cobra is under the direct command of Austrian Interior Minister. This reorganization has successfully overcome the previous problem of poor cooperation between the police and the gendarmerie. The special brigade requires higher education and training levels for its members, which ensures that the troops can respond more quickly and effectively and participate in various actions. In addition to high-risk special operations, "Cobra" has to engage in moderately dangerous operations. The Austrian government plans to merge Cobra special forces and WEGA special police forces in 2005. At present, the brigade is mainly responsible for medium-risk operations in Vienna.