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Frogman Corps (Frømandskorpset) operators preparing to breach the building

Frogman Corps: A Danish counterpart to the Navy SEALs

The Danish Frogman Corps (Froemandskorps) is a highly trained and specialized unit under the Danish Navy Headquarters that has been operational since 1957. The

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Special Reconnaissance (SR): A Key Element of Air Force Special Operations

The United States Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR) is a highly skilled and capable unit that is considered to be one of the best in the military. Compared to other elite units

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Special Operations Battalion (Croatia): “Everyone is invited, few are chosen”

The Special Operations Battalion, also known as the Bojna za specijalna djelovanja (BSD), is a highly-skilled unit of the Croatian Armed Forces. Established on September 8th, 2000, under the General Staff Unit

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SIAS members — A members of SIAS (Photo: Romania Police)

SIAS: An elite police unit of Romania

The Independent Unit for Special Interventions and Actions, known as SIAS, is Romania’s premier special police unit. Established in 1995, it originally operated within the Brigade of Countering Organized Crime of the

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Czech Republic Special Forces — Before the mission (Iraq)

The brief history of the Czech Republic’s Military Police Special Operations Group (SOG)

The Special Operations Group (SOG) was part of the Military Police in the Czech Republic. The unit was designated as a special operations forces unit and was one of the youngest units

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Sweden military, Swedish Coastal Rangers - Kustjägarna (KJ) — Sweden's Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna, KJ) (Photo: Swedish MoD)

Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna): Courage, Power, Vitality

The 202nd Coastal Ranger Company, also referred to as the Coastal Rangers is an elite special force unit from Sweden that forms part of the Amphibious platoon within the Swedish Navy. During

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British Royal Marines

The Royal Marines trace their history back to 28 October 1664 when Charles II sanctioned the formation of a regiment for sea service to be known as The Duke of York and

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GOI operators from COMSUBIN during the breacher training (Photo: XY)

COMSUBIN: Italian counterpart of the British SBS and the US Navy SEALs

The Italian Navy’s Commando Raggruppamento Subacqui ed Incurisori, also known as COMSUBIN, is a 200-man elite unit with a great history dating back to WWI and WWII. They are considered counterparts for

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Norways MJK operator during the NATO-backed Cold Response 14 exercise — Norway's MJK operator during the NATO-backed Cold Response 14 exercise (Photo: Norway Army)

Marinejegerkommandoen: Norway’s oldest special forces unit

The Marinejegerkommandoen (MJK) is a specialized military unit in Norway, one of only two. Founded in 1953, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM). Its main operations

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160th SOAR (A) flying small birds — 160th SOAR (A) dubbed as the Night Stalkers (YouTube/Military Division)

The Night Stalkers: The 160th SOAR (A)’s Contribution to Special Operations Success

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) holds a unique and important position within U.S. Special Operations. Its pilots are known for their fearlessness and ability to fly helicopters in and out

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British SAS forces are understood to be on the front line of the final push against ISIS (Photo: GETTY [STOCK])

Special Air Service (SAS): Who Dares Wins!

The Special Air Service (SAS) is a highly skilled and elite unit of the British Army. It is known for its rigorous training and selection process, which only the best soldiers can

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101st airborne division the screaming eagles in afghanistan — U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division return fire during a firefight with Taliban forces in Barawala Kalay Valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, 31 March 2011. (Photo: Wikipedia)

The Screaming Eagles: The 101st Airborne Division’s Role in Modern Warfare

The 101st Airborne Division is a highly skilled and respected American military unit known as the Screaming Eagles. It is a U.S. Army modular light infantry division specifically trained for air assault

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21 GGK operators are heading to the LZ prior the HAHO jump (Photo: XY)

21 Gerup Gerak Khas: Securing Malaysia’s Interests at Home and Abroad

The 21 Gerup Gerak Khas, also known as the 21st Special Service Group, is a command for the elite special forces of the Malaysian Army known as Gerak Khas. The 21 GGK

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