Reconfigured in 2006 to a battalion within a newly-formed Serbian Armed Forces, the "72nd" regained the status of a brigade in 2019.

[1][2][3] The unit has its origins in the 72nd Special Brigade of Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro which was formed in 1992.

[4] In addition, there is a diving unit (derived from 82nd Marine Center "Shadows" - Yugoslavia's version of the US Navy SEALs) which is part of the "Griffins" battalion.

[4] Enlisted soldiers have to have at least two years service experience in other units of the Serbian Armed Forces before applying for a position in the 72nd Brigade for Special Operations.

Some parts of unit are focusing on reconnaissance or counter terrorism and some are trained for search and rescue.

The 82nd River Underwater Demolition Company is equipped with 14 rigid infaltable boats of type RIB 720.

The 72nd Brigade for Special Operations is also equipped with Kornet anti-tank guided missile system.