Main Staff of the Serbian Army of Krajina
| Main Staff of the Serbian Army of Krajina | |
|---|---|
| Главни штаб Српске војске Крајине Glavni štab Srpske vojske Krajine | |
| Active | 1992–1995 |
| Country |  Republic of Serbian Krajina |
| Allegiance |  Serbian Army of Krajina |
| Branch | Active duty |
| Type | Staff |
| Part of | Ministry of Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Knin |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Mile Novaković Milan Čeleketić Mile Mrkšić |
The Main Staff of the Serbian Army of Krajina (Serbian: Главни штаб Српске војске Крајине / Glavni štab Srpske vojske Krajine) was the highest professional and staff organ for preparation and use of the Serbian Army of Krajina in war and in peace.
The Main Staff was formed on 16 October 1992, and its activities started on 27 November of the same year. During its existence, the Main Staff had constant problems with personnel.
Organization
[edit]The Main Staff consisted of the following sectors:
- Operational activities
- Informational
- Religious and justice affairs
- Logistical support
- Security
- Intelligence
- Air Force and Air Defence
- Recruitment and mobilization
- Army Inspectorate
The Main Staff had direct control over:[1]
- 105th Aviation Brigade
- 44th Artillery-Rocket Brigade of the Air Defence
- 75th Mixed Artillery Brigade
- 75th Rear Base
- Training Center "1300 Corporals"[citation needed]
- Military Police Battalion
- Communications Battalion
- House of the Army
- Army Library
- Army Band
- Training Center "Alpha"
On the other hand, a joint command existed in the Main Staff, which coordinated activities of all departments. It was headed by Major general Borislav Đukić (1993–1994) and Major general Dušan Lončar (1994–1995).[2]
List of commanders
[edit]| No. | Picture | Commander | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Defence branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major general Mile Novaković (1950–2015) | 27 November 1992 | 22 February 1994 | 1 year, 87 days | Army | |
| 2 | Major general Milan Čeleketić (born 1946) | 22 February 1994 | 17 May 1995 | 1 year, 84 days | Army | |
| 3 | General Mile Mrkšić (1947–2015) | 17 May 1995 | 7 August 1995 | 82 days | Army |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Novaković 2009, p. 294.
- ^ Novaković 2009, p. 299.
Bibliography
[edit]- Vrcelj, Маrko (2002). War for Serbian Krajina: 1991–1995 (in Serbian). Belgrade/Knin: Srpsko kulturno društvo Zora. p. 254. ISBN 86-83809-06-4.
- Novaković, Kosta (2009). Serbian Krajina: rises, falls, elevations (in Serbian). Belgrade: Srpsko kulturno društvo Zora. ISBN 978-86-83809-54-7.
- Sekulić, Milisav (2000). Knin Fell in Belgrade. Bad Vilbel: Nidda Verlag.
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