The Apprehension of Slavko Dokmanovic: An Example of a Model Special Operation Carried out by the SMU GROM in the 1990s Cover Image

Zatrzymanie Slavko Dokmanovića jako przykład modelowej operacji specjalnej przeprowadzonej przez JW GROM w latach 90. XX wieku
The Apprehension of Slavko Dokmanovic: An Example of a Model Special Operation Carried out by the SMU GROM in the 1990s

Author(s): Piotr Gąstał
Subject(s): Military history, Military policy, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: SMU GROM; Little Flower; UNTAES; butcher from Vukovar; Slavko Dokmanovic; special operations;

Summary/Abstract: The paper looks at an example of a special operation carried out by soldiers of the SMU GROM in the 1990s. Given its significant role in the success of the international peace operation, Poland’s position in the world, and the history of SMU GROM, a decision was made to detain war criminal Slavko Dokmanovic, also called “the butcher from Vukovar”. Operation Little Flower was successful due to the application of some basic rules for planning and conducting special operations. It is worth pointing them out and showing that the soldiers of SMU GROM did not need much time to learn, adopt and use them effectively during the execution of their tasks.

  • Issue Year: XXXIX/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 139-153
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish