 In July 1991, Serb-Croat clashes broke out in Croatia and rallies were held in the Ravna Gora mountains with chants in favor of war and recollected "glories" of Chetnik massacres of Croats and Muslims during World War II.The SPO held many rallies at Ravna Gora 

During the Yugoslav Wars, many Serb paramilitaries styled themselves as Chetniks.The SRS's military wing was known as "Chetniks" and received weaponry from the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) and Serbian police.