«For exemplary performance of command assignments in battles with the German invaders, for the capture of the city of Riga, and for the valor and courage displayed in doing so, the 1st Separate Special Services Regiment was awarded the Order of the Red Star.» (from the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated November 1, 1945)

The 1st OPSS began its combat activities from the moment of its formation, but its main and responsible work began on August 1, 1943.

From August 7 to 11, the regiment’s units found and defused 3,327 enemy mines, evacuated 4,200 seriously wounded from the battlefield, and delivered 990 combat reports and orders.

Total number of personnel in the regiment: 402 people
Communication dogs - 58
Tank-destroying dogs - 44
Mine-detection dogs - 90
Guard dogs - 36
360 - sled dogs