Special forces or special operations forces are highly trained military unit in an unusual mission to safeguard the political, economic or military of a country. Special forces originating from the 20th century, founded by Brandenburgers Germany during World War II. To get the title of the best special forces in the world is a very difficult job. As well as fighting for the title of world's best athletes in many different sports that will require different skills and abilities.
Around the world, every country to train them in the military special forces. And special forces are trained to be the best of the best, for the task that is unlikely to be possible.
Here are some special forces from around the world. All these famous special forces must always hide and not be known by the general public.
9. MARCOS, India.
MARCOS (Marine Commando Force) is an elite special operations unit of the Indian Navy. This force was created to perform specific operations such as amphibious warfare, counter-terrorism, direct action, special reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, hostage rescue, personnel recovery, asymmetric warfare and counterproliferation. MARCOS very organized, trained and equipped for the implementation of special operations in the maritime environment.
8. GIS, Italy.
GIS (Gruppo di Intervento Speciale) is a special counter-terrorism unit to unit elite tactical response in the military police in the Carabinieri, Italy. The forces created by the Italian state police in 1978 to combat the terrorist threat. Overall, these forces are known with expertise in shooting. Nowadays, GIS with more than 100 soldiers assigned to anti-terrorism operations, maintain security and provide training.
7. EKO Cobra, Austria.
EKO Cobra (Einsatzkommando Cobra) is the principal special operations in Austria for tactical counter-terrorism unit. Formed in 1978, in response to attack Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. They were involved in the rescue of hostages in Graz-Karlau Prison in 1996 and many other operations. EKO Cobra is the only counter-terrorism unit to fight piracy while the plane was still in the air. They are known as one of the best counter-terrorist unit in the world.
6. GIGN, France.
GIGN (National Gendarmerie Intervention Group) is a special operations unit of the French Armed Forces. The unit is trained to conduct counter-terrorist missions and hostage rescue mission in France and around the world. This force was formed after the Munich Olympics massacre in 1971. The initial purpose of the establishment of this force is to prepare if the state under attack. In 1973, the GIGN into force of men who are very well trained and must be ready to respond to threats in the country. This force is famous for the quick response and the ability proficient in combat, hostage rescue and anti-terrorism operations. Currently, the GIGN is used for large-scale intervention, search and protection missions.
5. SSG, Pakistan.
SSG (Special Services Group) is a special operations forces of Pakistan Army. This force is similar to the US Army Special Forces and the British Army, the SAS (Special Air Service). This force was formed in 1956, this force is also known as "Black Storks". SSG is considered as one of the world's best special forces for their bravery. Russian President once said, if he has the Pakistani forces coupled with Russian weapons, surely he could conquer the world because they are very brave. SSG trained to carry out special missions, including asymmetric warfare, special operations, counter-proliferation, unconventional warfare, foreign threats, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and recovery personnel. More recently, SSG active in the anti-terrorist operation in the western border to the conflict between Pakistan's restive with Afghanistan and the fight against Islamic extremists in the cities in Pakistan.
4. JW GROM, Poland.
JW GROM (JEDNOSTKA WOJSKOWA GROM) is the elite counter-terrorism unit Poland. This force was officially activated on July 13, 1990 to respond to terrorist threats. Grom is one of the five forces special operations unit of the Polish Armed Forces. They are trained to respond to a variety of threats and conventional warfare, including anti-terrorist measures and as projection force behind enemy lines.
3. GSG 9, Germany.
GSG 9 is the German counter-terrorism and Special Operations Unit of the German Federal Police. This force was officially established in 1973, after the German police managed to free the kidnapped 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics during the summer. GSG 9 deployed in the case of hostages, kidnapping, terrorism and extortion. This force can also be used for securing locations, neutralize targets, track down fugitives and sometimes conduct sniper operations. This unit is very active in developing methods and tactics for testing mission. From the years 1972-2003 they were rumored to have completed more than 1,500 missions and during the mission, they only use the weapon as much as 5 times, was incredible.
2. Delta Force, United States.
1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), or more commonly known as Delta Force, was officially founded in 1997 after numerous incidents of terrorists who attacked the United States. These forces are the best troops and is one of the secret power of the United States. Founder / co-founder SFOD-D is a former SAS operation that thinks the US may need elite forces such as SAS. The main task of the Delta Force is counter-terrorism, direct action, and national intervention operations.
1. SAS, England.
Special Air Service (SAS) is one of the best in the British Special Forces. SAS was founded in 1941 during World War II, this force was formed as part of the Territorial Army in 1947 and was named Battalion 21 SAS Regiment.
Regular Army SAS 22 famous and gained recognition worldwide after successfully attacked the Iranian embassy in London and save the hostages and surrounded the Embassy of Iran in 1980. Until now, these forces consist of one regiment of regular and two territorial regiments. The main task of the SAS is counter-terrorism for peace missions and special operations in wartime.
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