North Macedonia’s Special Operations Battalion call themselves “The Wolves”. Watch as they work alongside their NATO Allies and explain the background of their nickname.
Synopsis
Meet the men and women who work every day for NATO. From soldiers to scientists, cyber experts to civil emergency responders, NATO members are committed to supporting and protecting each other.
North Macedonia’s Special Operations Battalion call themselves “The Wolves”. Like the lupine predator commonly seen in their home country, The Wolves are strong and capable of acting independently or in a group. They take on the most sensitive missions.
Footage includes shots of operators on patrol and training with US Army helicopters during the US-led Exercise Combined Resolve XV and Exercise Trojan Footprint 21. For security reasons, the interviewee cannot be identified by name.
All recent filming was conducted in line with COVID-19 safety measures.
Transcript
This is the international version of an edited video. Please refer to the master or master with subtitles versions for the full transcript.
Music
“Last One Standing” by Tom Barnes, Phillip Peter Dudley Panton, Oliver Wilde
Usage rights
Some footage courtesy of US Special Operations Command Europe. This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes.
