Code Name Viking Russia's Special Rapid Response Unit or SOBR

SOBR was formed on 10 February 1992, and was subordinated to the "Directorate for combating the Organized Crime" under the Russian Interior Ministry (MVD). SOBR units were composed of senior-ranking police officers, better trained than the members of OMON (which is a cross between riot police and gendarmerie (paramilitary police)), and tasked with PTU operations under the jurisdiction of MVD. The primary function of SOBR is to combat against organized crime, with additional roles including anti-irregular military, counterterrorism, executive protection, high-risk law enforcement and tactical operation situations, hostage rescue, providing security important government buildings and infrastructure in time of crisis, special operations in dangerous areas, and supporting crowd control operations. They also fought during the Chechen Wars and War in Dagestan.