On 2 August 1997, the 7th Airborne Assault Battalion was formed. It was the first airborne brigade to be formed in the country. About half of the brigade's officer corps, served during the Tajikistani Civil War. In September 2003, the Mobile Forces were created. It was formed from all the airborne units (including the battalion), as well as the special forces, mountain rifle units and some other subunits. On 4 August 2007, the Ministry of Defence created a Paratroopers' Day to celebrate the Mobile Forces.