Russian OSNAZ GRU General Staff Reconnaissance Patch – 8.5×10 cm Field Badge with Velcro

Russian OSNAZ GRU General Staff Reconnaissance Patch the OSNAZ (Особого Назначения) units of the GRU (Главное Разведывательное Управление) General Staff Reconnaissance of the Russian Armed Forces. OSNAZ units specialize in electronic intelligence (ELINT) and signals intelligence (SIGINT), playing a crucial role in gathering and analyzing electronic communications.

The OSNAZ units of the GRU General Staff are tasked with conducting electronic and signals intelligence operations. These units have been instrumental in intercepting and analyzing electronic communications, providing the Russian military with vital intelligence. Their operations are critical in modern warfare, where electronic intelligence plays a pivotal role in strategic and tactical decision-making.​

The patch serves as a symbol of the OSNAZ units’ dedication to excellence in electronic intelligence and their significant contributions to the capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.