What is the best special forces rating in the world. Special Forces of the State Security Service

Australia

• Australian Army Special Forces (SOCOMD)
• 1st Command Regiment
• 2nd Command Regiment - Former 4th Royal Australian Commando Regiment. They are part of the Tactical Assault Group - East (TAG-E)
• SASR (English) Special Air Service Regime) - Regiment of the Special Airborne Service. In addition to combined-arms tasks, this unit is entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out counter-terrorism measures. They are part of the Tactical Assault Groups - West (TAG-W)
• IRR (Incident Response Regiment)
• [edit] Australian Navy Special Forces
• CDT (English) Clearance Diving Team) - a unit of Australian combat swimmers.

Austria

• EKO Cobra
• Jagdkommando is a special forces group of the Austrian federal army. The group is trained for participation in multinational operations, for the operational detection of intelligence services and for paramilitary protection. individuals abroad. Part of the commandos are combat swimmers.

Azerbaijan

• army special forces
• Special Purpose Battalion of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.
• Palandj (Special Forces Group ground forces Azerbaijan).
• Gartal (Special Forces Group of the Azerbaijani Ground Forces).
• Navy Special Forces
• SWAT DSX
• Special Forces of the Ministry of National Security
• The special unit of the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan is the fight against terrorism, the release of hostages, the force cover for the operations of the Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan.
• Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
• DIN Rapid Response Regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
• Shahin Special unit for combating terrorism of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
• Albania
• Forcat RENEA is Albania's counter-terrorist formation.
• ROS (Reparti i Operatione Speciale)
• Unit 326

Argentina

• Army Special Forces of Argentina
• The 601st commando company is a special unit of the Argentinean ground forces. Based in Campo de Mayo.
• The 602nd commando company is a special unit of the Argentinean ground forces.
• Argentine Navy Special Forces
• "Buzos tacticos" (Group of tactical sabotage) - a special unit of the Argentine Navy. The most famous actions to the public: Operation Rosario, Operation Algeciras.

Armenia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

• Rapid Action Battalion (Bangladesh)

Belarus

• army special forces

5th separate brigade special purpose - reconnaissance and sabotage unit. Located in Maryina Gorka (Pukhovichi district, Minsk region). Formed in 1963, has a high combat training and great combat experience. She participated in the hostilities as part of the contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, was one of the Soviet troops who carried out special events in the Transcaucasus during the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict. In the late 80s, an officer company was created as part of the brigade, which was staffed exclusively by officers and ensigns. The brigade is one of several special forces that are part of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus. It belongs to the army special forces, in terms of the nature of the tasks performed, it radically differs from other units of the Special Forces that are part of the security system of the Republic of Belarus.

33 Guards. separate detachment SPN - reconnaissance and sabotage unit. It is completed with officers and ensigns. Performs critical tasks.

• KGB special forces

Alfa Formed in 1990 in Minsk. Initially, it also served the Baltic republics of the USSR.

• Special Forces of the Border Troops
• Separate Active Events Service (OSAM) - a unit whose task is anti-terrorist activities in the border zone. The eldest sons of the President of the Republic of Belarus A. G. Lukashenko, Viktor and Dmitry, served in this unit.
• Special Forces internal troops MIA

The 3rd Separate Red Banner Special Purpose Brigade (military unit 3214, located in the city of Minsk in the Uruchcha microdistrict, "Uruchenskaya brigade") - performs tasks to combat riots, the fight against terrorism, rendering assistance to the border troops in the event of a complication of the operational situation at the border. In addition, the brigade is undergoing training under the combined arms program in the event of an armed conflict. Formed in the 1990s. based on the 334th regiment of the 120th division.

• Special Rapid Response Squad (SOBR) - subdivision of the "Uruchen brigade".
• Police special forces
• Special Purpose Police Regiment (PMSN) - located in Minsk (an analogue of the Russian riot police). Formed in the fall of 2005 on the basis of the Minsk OMON. In August 2012, the PMSN was re-named OMON (press)
• Almaz Special Anti-Terrorism Unit (SPBT Almaz) - a unit that performs tasks in the fight against terrorism. It was reorganized from the special forces of the department for the execution of punishments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the BSSR. According to the program of combat and special training, each employee: undergoes training in tactical fire training, special fire training, has the skills of urban mountaineering, takes a course in combat swimmers and light divers, a course in parachute jumps.

Bulgaria

• army special forces
• Parachute Reconnaissance Brigade "Eagle's Nest" (Eagle's Nest).
• Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
• SOBT (Specialized Detachment of Fighting Terrorism) is an anti-terrorist unit.

Brazil

• BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais)
• GATE
• ROTA (Rondas Ostensivas Tobias de Aguiar)

Great Britain

• SAS-22 - 22 Regiment of the Special Airborne Service, is the main anti-terrorist special forces of Great Britain, formed during the Second World War. The most successful operations are actions against the IRA in Ireland, Holland, Germany. Participated in thousands of operations from the Sahara to Malaysia. The most famous operation was the release of the hostages at the Iranian embassy in London in 1980. The consolidated detachment of employees of the Increment regiment operates in the interests of foreign intelligence MI6.
• SBS (Special Boat Service) - A special unit of the British Navy.

Germany

• army special forces
• 1st Special Airborne Division of the Bundeswehr.
• DSO (German) Division Special Operations) is a special operations division of the Bundeswehr.
• GebJgBrg 23 - 23 Alpine Rifle Brigade, consisting of 3 mountain rifle battalions, a mountain artillery battalion, 2 mountain tank companies, a reserve company, a support company and a company for training and using animals.
• KSK (German) Kommando Spezialkräfte) is a special unit of the German ground forces. The task of the group is to conduct reconnaissance and sabotage activities.

Navy

• SEK M - subdivision special purpose The German Navy, whose task is to conduct special operations abroad. Number - 800-1000 people.
• German Marines - An elite unit designed to conduct critical combat operations as part of amphibious assaults. It is a highly mobile amphibious force of constant readiness, capable of operating independently anywhere in the world and in any climatic zones. The number is 1000 people.

police SWAT

• GSG 9 is the anti-terrorist unit of the German Federal Police. Number - 300 people. The state is a division of the border control. According to the laws of Germany, the group cannot be applied outside the country, but sometimes this law is bypassed.

Israel

• Most of the country's special forces are subordinate to the IDF - the Israel Defense Forces, part - to the Israeli police and special services. All special forces regularly participate in hostilities and real combat operations. Most special forces are staffed by conscripts. The special forces of the Nakhshon Prison Service and the anti-terrorist units YAMAM and LOTAR Eilat are recruited on a professional basis. For service in special forces, a medical profile of "97" (the highest) is required. Approximately six months before the draft, conscripts who are suitable for health reasons are sent an offer to go through “gibush” (“rallying” - Hebrew) - selection for service in special forces. Gibush are held on a voluntary basis, only those who wish. Over the course of 2-3 days, gibbush candidates perform various tests of physical and intellectual fitness for service - in a stressful environment, in conditions of hunger, fatigue, lack of time and sleep. People who are able to endure difficulties and work in a team are identified. Those who passed the selection are called up to the appropriate units. In Sayeret Matkal, Shaldag, Maglan and Shayetet-13, for the course of pilots and for the course of naval officers, gibbush is carried out separately for each of the units, for the rest of the units, the gibbush is common, which unit is called up to BAKUM (military registration and enlistment office). For service in Sayeret Matkal and for courses for pilots and naval officers, gibush can be held during the week. Those who did not pass can go gibbush to other units. To serve in these units (where there is a separate gibbush) a certain level of clearance (“sivug bithoni”) is required, the prerequisites are living in Israel for more than 5 years, and the absence of relatives abroad. Only children in the family ("ben yakhid") are not accepted, as an exception - with the written consent of the recruit's parents. In reconnaissance infantry brigades (Golani, Givati, Tsankhanim, Nahal and Kfir), gibbush is carried out after the call, inside the unit, before the course of a young fighter (“tironut”). For service in the units "Psagot" and "TIBAM" requires a specialized higher education received before the call (a corresponding delay is provided before the call - "atuda academy"). Service in special forces is extremely honorable and prestigious; it guarantees a "worthy place in life" after demobilization. Conscripts who dream of getting into them begin to prepare for gibushu on their own back in their school years.

Israel Defense Forces Special Forces

• "Sayeret Matkal" - "Connection 101", special forces of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. It specializes in reconnaissance and security operations abroad, and also conducts anti-terrorist activities jointly with YAMAM in the country and independently abroad. The only unit of this level in the world, which is staffed by conscripts. Military personnel, in the course of service, usually sign a contract under which the term of service is 6 years, instead of 3, as in the entire IDF (Israel Defense Forces).

"Maglan"— “Subdivision anti-tank missiles long range." The most secret special unit of the IDF, except for the name - there is practically no information in the public domain. It is armed with Nimrod missiles - launch range 30-50 km, hit accuracy - tens of centimeters (with laser correction by an observer near the target), disassembled is carried by two fighters or transported in a jeep. It is used for point destruction of especially important targets. It is possible that it is related to the nuclear potential of Israel.

"Duvdevan" ("cherry")- also known as Unit 217. The main goal is the targeted destruction or arrest of terrorists in the Palestinian territories with the help of external transformation into Arabs (Yechidat Mistaaravim - a subdivision of pseudo-Arabs). One of the selection criteria for the service is the absence of a typical Jewish appearance, preferably an appearance similar to an Arab, fluent knowledge of the Arabic language.

Sayeret "Egoz" ("walnut")— Unit621. The goal is to fight the partisans. Organizationally, it is part of the Golani infantry brigade, but in reality it acts independently. Has killed more terrorists since 1995 than any other unit. Engaged in the destruction of ambushes organized by terrorists in order to kidnap IDF soldiers and destroy launchers NURS, shelling the territory of Israel. The "fallen" (who did not meet the requirements for service) from Sayeret Matkal, Shayetet-13 and Sayeret Shaldag are usually sent to finish their service in "Egoz".

"Sayeret Shaked" ("Almonds", another version of the decoding of the name "Shomrei Kav Darom" - guarding the southern border) - a special unit of the Southern Military District. Specialized in operations in the Gaza Strip and the Negev Desert. It was completed mainly from Bedouins and Druze, the officers were Jews. Showed outstanding performance during the Six Day War, the War of Attrition and the Yom Kippur War. Currently disbanded as a separate special unit. As an ordinary infantry battalion, it was transferred to the Givati ​​Brigade (in 1983).

"Okets" ("sting"), Unit 7142- special cynological unit.

"Yakhalom" ("diamond" or "brilliant")- special forces of engineering troops (undermining or clearing targets, solving engineering problems behind enemy lines). Usually closely cooperates with Sayeret Matkal during operations.

"Rimon" ("Pomegranate")- a special unit as part of the Givati ​​infantry brigade of a special anti-terrorist unit deployed on the border with Egypt and the Gaza Strip.

"Sayeret Golani, Sayeret Givati, Sayeret Tsankhanim, Sayeret Nahal"- reconnaissance companies of the corresponding infantry brigades. In addition to army reconnaissance and sabotage training, they take a LOTAR course (fight against terror). They act during hostilities in the interests of their units, on their sector of the front. They can be used to support other special forces and as auxiliary anti-terrorist units. Sayeret Tsankhanim (reconnaissance company of the parachute brigade) - participated together with Sayeret Matkal in the operation to free the hostages in Entebbe.

Unit 5114 - Psagot Battalion— Division of special communications and electronic countermeasures. Engaged in providing communications with the rest of the special forces during operations, suppressing enemy communication systems and target detection. Operates in the zone of operation, has training at the level of other special forces.

TIBAM division - “Be-Ezrat Makhshev will be quiet”— computer planning. A special unit of "hackers" acting in the interests of other special units. Hacking enemy computer systems, protecting one's own, 3D modeling of the object of the operation, etc. Operates in the operation zone, has appropriate combat training.

Unit 869 - Unit Modiin Sade"- field reconnaissance. Permanently attached to Sayeret Matkal. Provides other subunits with intelligence about the zone of the operation, monitors changes in the situation during the planning and conduct of the operation, and clarifies the results of the operation. He has appropriate combat training.

Israeli Air Force Special Forces

"Shaldag" ("Kingfisher") Israeli Air Force Special Forces. Tasks - reconnaissance of targets in the interests of the Air Force, air guidance, finishing off and cleaning up the target after an air strike. One of the three most trained units (the other two are Sayeret Matkal and Shayetet-13). Sayeret Shaldag operated illegally in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. He was engaged in "hunting for SCUDs", in the interests of Israel, separately from the United States and its allies.

Unit 669 Israeli Air Force Special Forces. Tasks - rescue of downed pilots, evacuation of soldiers from behind the front line, air evacuation from the battlefield. To maintain combat readiness, it is also engaged in the evacuation of citizens in extreme situations.

Course "Tais"- training course for military pilots of the Israeli Air Force. It has nothing to do with special forces, however, those expelled from the course, as a rule, are sent to serve in Sayeret Matkal, Sayeret Shaldag and other special units. Training on the course, on average, withstands one out of ten students who have entered it.

Israeli Navy Special Forces

"Shayetet 13" (Flotilla 13, Shayetet Shlosh-esre, "shayats", Commando Yami) is a special unit of the Israeli Navy. Performs tasks similar to Sayeret Matkal (reconnaissance, sabotage, anti-terror), but related to actions at sea. ("Yam" - sea, Hebrew).

"Course Hovlim"- training course for officers of the Israeli Navy. Students are brought to the level of combat training corresponding to the rest of the special forces. The course is characterized by a very high level of intellectual and physical activity, especially harsh conditions of service. Those expelled from the course, as a rule, are sent to serve in Shayetet 13.

Special Forces Mossad

"Kidon" ("Bayonet")- a special unit within the department "Metsada" (Department of Force Operations) in the Mossad. Tasks - the elimination and abduction of Israel's opponents abroad. It is completed with fighters who served in the IDF, in various special forces, after additional training at the MOSSAD academy and obtaining the qualification "katsa" (MOSSAD operational officer). Kidon's actions are shown in feature films"Gideon's Sword", "Munich" (dir. S. Spielberg).

Israel Police Special Forces

YAMAM - (Yechida Merkazit Meuhadet - Special Central Unit), formally - part of Magav, in reality - acts independently, the main anti-terrorist unit of the Israel Police. Some tactical developments of YAMAM and elements of its preparation were used in the USSR when creating the Alpha and Vympel groups.

YAMAS (short for "Yechidat Mistaaravim") - a subdivision of "pseudo-Arabs", is part of Magav. It solves the same tasks as Duvdevan - targeted destruction of terrorists in the Palestinian territories. The difference from Duvdevan is that he works more with the police. Detection, destruction and capture of criminals hiding in Arab territories. Duvdevan is more involved in paramilitary terrorist organizations - Hamas, Hezbollah, which have their own large units and military facilities (large enough targets for an army unit).

YASAM "Yechidat Siyur Miyuhedet" - Detention of especially dangerous criminals, patrolling in the Palestinian territories, suppression of local unrest, dispersal of demonstrations. Something between OMON and SOBR.

LOTAR Eilat ("LOTAR" - "Lohama be Terror" - Fight against terror), unit 7707 is a separate small anti-terrorist unit operating in the area of ​​​​the city of Eilat and its environs, due to the geographical remoteness of Eilat from the rest of the country and its proximity to the Egyptian and Jordanian borders. In terms of training and equipment, it is identical to YAMAM. He copes with small situations on his own, in case of major problems and the arrival of YAMAM, he enters his operational subordination.

Other

Mishmar Ha-Knesset "Guards of the Knesset" a special unit whose task is to protect and defend the administrative building of the parliament and the personnel located in it.

Nakhshon (named after the biblical character Nakhshon ben-Aminadavai - The special unit of the SHABAS of the Israeli Prison Administration (outdated name: ABAM - avtaha ve mivtsaim - security and operations) - solving suddenly arising tasks in the conditions of penitentiary institutions (eliminating riots, freeing hostages, conducting searches, etc.), as well as escorting especially dangerous criminals when moving around the country or abroad and ensuring the safety of employees law enforcement when they receive threats from prisoners and their accomplices (has the right to operational activities). It is completed on a professional basis, mainly from persons who have served in the MAGAV. Since 2005, it has its own cynological unit (separate from Okets) and employs women (to work with female prisoners). Closely interacts with the police and Shin Bet (Sherut Bitakhon Klali, Shin Bet - "Main Security Service", Israeli counterintelligence).

Shabak (Sherut Bitakhon Klili, Shin Bet - "General Security Service", Israeli counterintelligence) - also has its own power special forces. The name, number, tasks performed are unknown.

Most Israeli special forces are staffed by conscripts. Those who served military service are in reserve and carry out the Miluim reserve service. At any time, they can be involved in special operations, understaffing their units or forming new special forces, if necessary.

Iraq (during the reign of Saddam Hussein)

Special Forces of the Main Directorate of Foreign Intelligence

Ku'uat 999- Special Intelligence Unit. Consisted of 7 battalions with highly trained personnel. Each battalion had its own service sector. The 7th battalion provided activities against the United States. The fighters studied foreign languages ​​at the level of their native, customs and traditions of the country of service.

Republican Guard Special Forces

Separate brigade for the protection of the president.

Special Republican Guard ("Al-Harith al-Jamhuri al-Khas") - SRG, it was also called the "Golden Division".

Iran

2 commando divisions - Special forces of the ground forces;

SSN "Kode" - Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Ireland

ARW (Army Wing of the Rangers)- a universal special unit capable of solving tasks on land, on water, under water, in the mountains, in the jungle and in the desert.

Spain

Special Forces of the Civil Guard

GAR (Grupos Antiterroristas Rurales)- anti-terrorist unit. It mainly operates in the north of the country against the Basque separatists.

UEI (Unidad Especial de Intervention)- anti-terrorist unit. The task includes the release of the hostages, the conduct of reconnaissance and sabotage activities in the temporarily occupied territory, the organization of a guerrilla war. Soldiers undergo parachute, climbing and underwater training.

police SWAT

GEO- a police anti-terrorist unit, in which the best specialists of the Spanish special services come to serve.

Italy

• Italian special forces are coordinated by a special center Operatori Speciali Servizio Informazioni (O.S.S.I).

Special Forces of the Italian Army

COL MOSCHIN - 9 paratrooper regiment.

Italian Navy Special Forces

Italian Marine Corps- amphibious assault, capture and retention of the enemy's coast, protection of their own naval bases.

TESEO TESEI- a detachment of combat swimmers (Raggruppamento Subacquei e Incursori).

police SWAT

Gruppo Intervento Speciale (G.I.S.) - a special anti-terrorist unit of the Carabinieri.

Nucleo Operativo Centrale di Sicurezza (N.O.C.S.) — special unit for the protection and defense of nuclear facilities. The task of N.O.C.S., in addition, includes the conduct of anti-terrorist measures at these facilities.

Canada

army special forces

1st parachute battalion (1p b).

First Special Purpose Service (1SSN).

JTF-2- anti-terrorist unit.

North Korea

Special Operations Forces of the People's Army of the DPRK

The most numerous special forces in the world - more than 90 thousand people. It consists of 10 "sniper" brigades, 12 light infantry brigades, 17 separate reconnaissance and 1 airborne battalions. Service life - 8 years.

China

Special units of the People's Republic of China are divided into SOF (special operations forces) of the ground forces and SOF of the navy

SOF ground forces

"DaDui" combat-ready units capable of conducting reconnaissance and fighting in local conflicts in the context of the use of high technologies.

In addition to this, army groups, field divisions and regiments also include units that are limitedly capable of conducting special reconnaissance and special operations. Each of the 18 army groups has a special reconnaissance group, which can be equated in size and combat capabilities to a separate battalion. Each division includes a special intelligence company of about 120 people. Each regiment has a special reconnaissance platoon of 30 to 40 people.

All these units should also be considered part of the ground special operations forces of the Chinese Armed Forces, since they are capable of conducting direct actions and conducting special reconnaissance. The level of their training and equipment is comparable to the level of special forces in military areas.

Navy MTR

Reconnaissance company, divisions marines Southern Fleet. The company is stationed in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, and is separated from the rest of the Marine Division, approximately five kilometers away. The company consists of about 100 people. It organizationally consists of a headquarters and two platoons of 30 people each. The company also includes a unit of combat swimmers of up to 40 people.

Kyrgyzstan

army special forces

Scorpion- 25th separate air assault brigade for special purposes. Soldiers of the "Scorpion" wear a green beret with the image of a scorpion applied to it.

Ilbirs- Special Forces Brigade, part of the South-Western Regional Command

Separate mountain rifle battalion for special purposes

Karakurt- special forces of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan

Special Forces of the State Committee for National Security

Alpha- anti-terrorist unit.

Kalkan- combat operations department

Special forces of the National Guard

Panther- air assault brigade

Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

CHER- anti-terror and the fight against crime.

The special purpose detachment "SHER" was created to fight crime, illegal bandit formations, liquidate their bases and protect the constitutional rights of citizens. The detachment consists of professionally trained officers and warrant officers who underwent special training in Turkey, China, the USA and Russia. Every year in the fall, military personnel take exams for the right to wear " maroon beret» The founder and commander of the detachment was Colonel Shamsutdinov A.A.

Special Forces of the State Security Service

Arstan- a secret sabotage and reconnaissance unit, also provides protection for the top officials of Kyrgyzstan and guests of the Kyrgyz Republic, disbanded after the 2010 revolution.

Special Forces of the Drug Control Agency (DCA)

Kyrgyz- a unit that carries out reconnaissance, surveillance and further special operations against drug trafficking and the detention of drug traffickers. They cooperate with the division of the Border Troops "Boru".

Special Forces of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security

Boroo- the fight against terror and combat cover in the border areas. Deployed in dangerous border areas (on the borders with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan)

Special forces of the State Penitentiary Service

Omega- special forces of the State Service for the Execution of Punishment. The main functions are the suppression of riots and unrest in the institutions of the State Penitentiary Service, combat cover during the transfer of especially dangerous criminals.

Police special forces

SOBR- special rapid response units located in regional centers

OSSN- a special police detachment, groups of OMSN are located in each district department of internal affairs

Moldova and Transnistria

The specific state structure of Moldova and the presence in its composition of the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic determines the presence in this country of two independent from each other, and in the recent past, armed forces that fought among themselves.

Special Forces of Moldova

OPON- Special Forces Police Detachment. The detachments took an active part in the Transnistrian conflict.

Fulger- anti-terrorist unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova.

Special forces of Transnistria

Security Service of the President.

Dniester- a separate special-purpose brigade of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PMR. The brigade includes special forces

Cobra- a separate reconnaissance company for special purposes

SOBR- Special Police Rapid Response Squad.

Delta— special unit of the Ministry of State Security of the PMR.

Special Forces Group in the amount of 14 people, consisting of former soldiers of the GRU special forces. Formed as part of the 2nd Battalion of the National Guard.

Special Forces of the Ministry of Defense of the PMR.

Special Forces Detachment "Scorpion" of the Ministry of Justice of the PMR

Norway

army special forces

HJS- Parachute Special Reconnaissance Unit.

HJK(Jegerkommando) - reorganized from HFJS (Haerens Fallskjermjegerskole), reconnaissance and sabotage unit. In 2006 HJK was officially renamed Fosvarets Spesialkommando/ Haerens Jegerkommando (FSK/HJK)

FSK(Fosvarets Spesialkommando) - anti-sabotage, anti-terrorist unit. the main task is to assist the police in the fight against terrorism, the protection of oil rigs in the North Sea.

Navy Special Forces

MJK(Minedykkertroppen) - anti-sabotage unit.

MJL(Marinejegerlot) - underwater sabotage unit. Renamed MJK (Marinejegerkommandoen) in 1991.

MDK(Marinejegerkommandoen) - the Mine Diver Command.

Peru

FOES(Fuerza de Operaciones Especiales) - reconnaissance and sabotage unit, consists of paratroopers and combat swimmers. The division is divided into three groups (Grupos de Operaciones Especiales), each of which serves its own region of the country:

GOE-center - located in Callao;

GOE- north to Caleta Cruz;

GOE- northeast - in the Peruvian selva, its deployment in Pucaipo - (Pucallpo).

Poland

Special Forces of the Armed Forces

Thunder(Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego) mobile rapid response group - a special unit of the Polish army.

1st Special Commando Regiment; military unit of the Special Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. Storm, combat swimmers.

Formosa- (Morska Jednostka Działań Specjalnych "Formoza") a special naval unit of Poland, consists of combat swimmers.

police SWAT

SPAP- Samodzielny Pododdział Antyterrorystyczny Policji special police units, available in all voivodeships, tasks - anti-terror, detention of armed criminals.

Portugal

army special forces

Commando Battalion(Batalhão de Comandos) - part of the Rapid Response Brigade, assault unit (400 people)

Special Forces Detachment(Força de Operações Especiais) - part of the Rapid Response Brigade, an anti-terrorist unit for operations outside the country (200 people)

Pathfinder Company(Companhia de Precursores Aeroterrestres) - special forces of the airborne troops, assigned to the School of Parachute Forces, act in the interests of the parachute battalions of the Rapid Response Brigade; division of paratroopers from extreme heights, preparation and reconnaissance of landing bridgeheads (70 people)

Navy Special Forces

Detachment of sappers-divers(Destacamentos de Mergulhadores Sapadores) - are administratively subordinate to the command of the fleet and operationally subordinate to the operational naval command in Oeiras.

Marine Corps Special Forces(Destacamento de Acções Especiais) - subordinate to the command of the Marine Corps (Corpo de Fuzileiros), numbering no more than 20 people.

Special Forces of the National Republican Guard

Presidential Guard Squadron(Esquadrão Presidencial) - Presidential Guard Unit;

Grupo de Intervenção de Operações Especiais (GIOE)- special unit of the Republican Guard;

police SWAT

Grupo de Operacoes Especiais (GOE) - anti-terrorist special unit as part of the police public safety(Policia de Seguranca Publica). Number - 150 people.

Romania

army special forces

Vulturii- Special Operations Battalion. The location of the battalion was a state secret until 2006, until it was visited by the US Chief of Staff, and the US Embassy in Romania issued a press release in connection with this, which caused a huge diplomatic row. Up to this point, the Romanian intelligence services have carried out a series of actions to exclude any discussion of questions about this unit (appointment, name, deployment) on the Internet. Some providers have been prosecuted for such attempts.

HUMINT- Special Operations Battalion. It was created on the basis of the 404 reconnaissance and sabotage battalion of the General Staff. At this point, the battalion has 200 personnel.

HUMINT&CI- NATO Intelligence and Counterintelligence Center, with a Romanian component (Сentru de excelenta de spionaj si contraspionaj al Aliantei Nord-Atlantice, cu componenta romaneasca).

Saudi Arabia

National Guard- special units, completed by Bedouins, adherents of Wahhabism. Created in opposition to the army to protect the monarchy.

Brigade No. 1 special purpose named after Faisal bin Turki.

Special Anti-Terrorist Unit. The division is the most secret in the Arab world, and therefore the departmental affiliation and staff are not known. He first showed himself in March 2001, when he had to storm a Russian Tu-154 captured by four Chechen terrorists, landed in Medina. Then his actions, which resulted in the death of three people (including the stewardess Yulia Fomina, who died from a bullet of a commando), were harshly criticized by the employees of the FSB Special Operations Center.

Serbia

• 72nd Commando Reconnaissance Battalion
• Serbia Counter-Terrorist Group (PTJ, Anti-Terrorist Unit)
• Gendarmerie (Serbia)
• Special Anti-Terrorist Group (САЈ, Special Anti-Terrorist Unit)
• Special Brigade

Syria

• Syrian Land Special Forces:
• Special Forces Division (three regiments).
• Separate special forces regiments (total 18 regiments).
• All units have combat experience.

USA

FBI SWAT Teams- This is a special unit within the FBI created to combat terrorism and especially dangerous criminals. Tasks of FBI SWAT: neutralization or destruction of terrorists, release of hostages, storming of buildings, prevention of terrorist acts.

Hostage Rescue Team FBI Anti-Terrorist Special Forces.

SWAT» (originally English. Special Weapons Assault Team; now English. Special Weapons And Tactics) is a special unit of the US police.

"SRT"(Special Reaction Team) - military police units in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force of the United States, created to respond to high-risk situations within the same military base or formation. Units are equivalent to FBI SWAT or SWAT units.

In the US Armed Forces, the US Special Operations Command operates, which includes the US Special Operations Forces (SSO) (United States Special Operations Forces). A common mistake is to call the MTR "US Special Forces", which is incorrect, since only the "Green Berets" are "special forces".

"U.S. Army Special Forces" Green Berets "" - a group of special operations of the US Army. There are 5 groups in the regular army and 2 in the national guard. Each group includes 3 battalions and has about 1500 people. Each regular army group has its own area of ​​responsibility: Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Latin America. "Green Berets" specialize in the fight against partisans, as well as sabotage operations. The only one US special forces. Under the command of USASFC (United States Army Special Forces Command), which is subordinate to USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command), which in turn is subordinate to USSOCOM.

75th Army Ranger Regiment The US Army is the oldest division of the US SOF in the US Army. Currently consolidated in the 75th Ranger Regiment. They specialize in conducting force ("raid" in American terminology) operations. They have the structure of a standard infantry regiment. Armed with all types of the most powerful weapons that can be carried manually. The personnel of the deep reconnaissance companies attached to each corps are armed and trained similarly to the Rangers, although they are not formally related to the Special Operations Command. The regiment is subordinate to USASOC.

The first operational detachment of special forces "Delta"(First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta aka 1st SFOD-D) is an operational detachment of the US Army. Created in 1977. Moreover, at first it was supposed to create anti-terrorist groups in the United States on the basis of the Green Berets, but the high command of the US Armed Forces decided to create new forces. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The detachment consists of 3 battalions. It is completed with the best fighters of rangers and special forces. It is part of the JSOC - Joint Special Operations Command, one of the components of US SOCOM along with the Army, Naval, Air Force and ILC command. It is known that the "Charlie" platoon of the "Delta" detachment participated in the operation in Mogadishu (1993), in the operation "Acid Gambit" to free an American citizen. Consolidated instead of DEVGRU in JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command - Joint Special Operations Command), called the Combat Applications Group (CAG).

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment "Night Stalkers"(Special Operations Air Regiment) - an army aviation unit operating in the interests of the American special forces and MTR. Equipped with helicopters. It can also act as an independent combat unit. Part of USSOCOM.

SEAL- MTR of the US Navy, in the media are often called "fur seals" or "seals". It is part of NAVSOC, which in turn is subordinate to USSOCOM (like the MTR Commands of other branches of the armed forces), however, it is not directly subordinate to USSOCOM.

Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) or DEVGRU (DEVelopment GRoUp) - the former SEAL Team Six, formed by Richard Marchenko. Together with the CAG, it is one of the two main counter-terrorism units of the US SOF, under the command of USSOCOM.

US Marine Force Recon (FORECON)- Intelligence of the USMC is considered the elite of an elite branch of the military. The first Marine intelligence units were formed during World War II and were called "raiders" (raiders). In 2001, during the anti-terrorist operation in Afghanistan, the fighters of this special unit captured the airport of the city of Kandahar, which ensured the safe landing of the main allied forces. The main task of reconnaissance of the ILC is to conduct covert reconnaissance operations at a considerable distance from the coast. ILC intelligence conducts its operations only in favor of the Corps - Force Recon does not report directly to USSOCOM.

United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC)- intelligence units of the USMC, under the command of MARSOC (Marine Special Operations Command) (hence, under USSOCOM). Unlike FORECON, it is a division of the ILC, directly subordinate to USSOCOM.

Turkmenistan

• Due to the closeness of Turkmenistan, information about the special units of this country is limited. In view of the fact that Turkmenistan has not fought since gaining independence, and the operational situation in the country has remained calm, experts believe that its special forces are less combat-ready compared to similar units of the Central Asian states.
• army special forces
• Separate airborne assault battalion (former 4th battalion of the 56th airborne brigade).

Special Forces of the Ministry of National Security

• Special conduct for conducting sabotage and reconnaissance activities in a special period (created on the basis of a non-staff group of the KGB according to the Nabat plan.
• Frontier - a special unit of the border troops of the Ministry of National Security.

Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

• Special police unit (created on the basis of OMON).
• A special unit of the Penitentiary Institution (analogous to the OSN FSIN) - a staff of 20 people, designed to solve problems within penitentiary institutions (riot, hostage-taking, etc.)

Turkey

Special Forces of the General Staff

• OKK (Special Purpose Command) is a special intelligence unit, better known as "burgundy berets", whose task is to conduct reconnaissance and sabotage activities and organize a partisan movement in the temporarily occupied territories.

army special forces

• 1 commando brigade - task - counterintelligence and anti-sabotage activities, based near Kayseri.
• 2 Commandos Brigade - based in Bolu.
• SAS, Su Alti Savunma, Navy Special Forces, Marines - based in Izmir
• SAT, Su Alti Taaruz, Navy special forces, combat swimmers (sabotage special forces)
• Special detachment of mountain rangers.

Navy Special Forces

• SAT (Su Altı Taaruz) is a unit of combat swimmers.
• Marine Brigade - based near Izmir.

Uzbekistan

• army special forces
• Brigade of Special Operations Forces (BSSO).
• Special forces of the SNB
• Detachment "C" is an anti-terrorist unit (an analogue of the Russian Alpha).
• Special purpose brigade "Kalkon" (Shield).

Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Separate Rapid Response Brigade (ORBR) Previously, the special forces of Uzbekistan were trained in Russian training centers and trained by Russian instructors. After the cooling of relations with Russia, the Uzbek special forces are being trained by specialists from the United States, Turkey, and Great Britain. There is also an OBSO (separate battalion of special operations) "Kaplan" ("Lynx"), created in 2001 by analogy with the high-mountainous alpine units of Austria ("Jagdkommand"), consisting exclusively of employees with officer ranks who have undergone special training, including themselves, the ability to endure extreme loads on the body caused by high altitude conditions, the ability to adequately respond to the slightest changes in the operational situation, and other abilities that put them on an equal footing with many special forces in the world.

Ukraine

• Special Forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
• 10 separate detachment of special purpose (Kyiv);
• 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment (Kirovograd);
• 8th separate special purpose regiment (Khmelnitsky);
• Separate reconnaissance and mountain infantry battalions of the Ground Forces of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
• 29th separate reconnaissance battalion (Rivne)
• 54th separate reconnaissance battalion (Novograd-Volynsky)
• 502nd separate reconnaissance and electronic warfare battalion Cherkasskoye Novomoskovsky district Dnipropetrovsk region
• 15th separate mountain infantry battalion (Uzhgorod) as part of the 128th brigade (Mukachevo)
• Also, the 12 tank and mechanized formations (units) of the Ground Forces have reconnaissance
• Airmobile (landing) units and formations of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
• 25th separate Dnepropetrovsk airborne brigade Guards Novomoskovsky district Dnipropetrovsk region
• 79th separate airmobile brigade (Nikolaev)
• 95th separate airmobile brigade (Zhytomyr)
• 80th Separate Airmobile Regiment (Lviv)
• 102nd separate warehouse of parachute equipment and property (Zhytomyr) (part of the support)
• 13th separate airmobile battalion (Zhytomyr) as part of the 95th separate airmobile brigade (Zhytomyr)

Training units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

• 50th separate training detachment of special training (as a separate battalion) (Kirovograd)
• airmobile training battalion of the 354th mechanized training regiment Desna Chernihiv region
• reconnaissance training company of the 300 training tank regiment of the village. Desna Chernihiv region
• training company of snipers of the 300 training tank regiment of the village. Desna Chernihiv region

Special Forces of the Navy of Ukraine

• 801st Separate Detachment for Combating Submarine Subversive Forces and Means. (Sevastopol). The composition includes a combat swimmers team, a special forces group and support units.
• 73rd Naval Special Operations Center of the Ukrainian Naval Forces. (Ochakov).
• 1st Marine Battalion (Feodosia). Designed for amphibious operations and use as shock troops in other types of combat operations. The tasks include capturing the coastline, port infrastructure, holding a bridgehead to ensure the transfer and landing of ground forces, as well as the capture of enemy ships and vessels.
• Reconnaissance company, reconnaissance platoon of the mountain infantry battalion 36 arr BO of the Ukrainian Navy
• [edit] Special forces of the military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Anti-terrorist operations in the event of the capture of high-ranking officials and strategic facilities of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
• Special Purpose Department of the Northern Territorial Administration of the Military Law Enforcement Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Special Purpose Department of the Southern Territorial Administration of the Military Law Enforcement Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Special Purpose Department of the Western Territorial Administration of the Military Law Enforcement Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Special Forces border service Ukraine

• mobile border detachment (Bortnichi); at the headquarters of the border service of Ukraine (Kyiv)
• detachment "Foros" - protection of special facilities;
• a separate mobile border outpost of the Eastern direction of the border service of Ukraine;
• a separate mobile border outpost of the Northern direction of the border service of Ukraine;
• separate mobile border outpost Western direction border services of Ukraine;
• a separate mobile border outpost of the Southern direction of the border service of Ukraine;
• a separate mobile border outpost of the Azov-Black Sea direction of the border service of Ukraine;
• mobile outposts of border detachments.

Special Forces of the Security Service of Ukraine

Police special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

Golden eagle- a special police unit of Ukraine (an analogue of the Russian OMON). After the collapse of the USSR in 1991, Ukraine got 5 OMON units located on its territory. Subsequently, they and the operational / special companies of the PPSM were renamed the special forces "Berkut". Structurally, it consists of regiments, battalions, companies located in all regional centers of Ukraine, Kyiv, Sevastopol. The main tasks are actions in conditions of extreme complication of the operational situation, the elimination of group hooligan manifestations and riots, the detention or liquidation of armed criminals, and power support for activities carried out by local police departments. In a normal situation, the Berkut carries out patrol service for the protection of public order and is engaged in official training.

Falcon- a special unit of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. It is completed mainly by officers. "Falcon" Structurally, it is the department of special operations of the regional Organized Crime Control Department. It is designed to capture especially dangerous criminals, free hostages, and provide force support for the activities of the BOP units.

Titanium- special unit public service guards at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (located in regional centers at the UGSO). The tasks of the division include the protection and defense of especially important and especially valuable goods and objects in conditions of increased danger or extreme complication of the operational situation, as well as the provision of security services on a commercial basis to individuals and legal entities.

Griffin- a special battalion (company) of the judicial police. The task includes the protection of judges and participants in court hearings in particularly resonant processes, when the lives of the latter are threatened real danger, protection of participants in the witness protection program.

Cobra- special unit of the traffic police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The task includes patrolling roads of regional and state importance, searching for stolen vehicles, searching for criminals who have fled from the investigation and court, combating illegal trafficking in weapons and drugs. In addition, employees of the special forces provide escort for the first persons of the state and foreign delegations. In 2008, the units were disbanded. In 2010, the unit was restored and staffed with employees transferred from the Berkut and Sokol units. The uniform is common for traffic police officers, the only difference is white shirts.

Omega- a separate special-purpose brigade of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine at military unit 3027.

Spetsnaz GDUVIN

• Special subdivision of the State Department of Ukraine for the execution of sentences. The task of the unit is to conduct special events in places of deprivation of liberty and institutions for the temporary detention of detainees (SIZO, UIN): fighting riots, freeing hostages, etc.

medical special forces

• 699 MOSN at 408 OVG Kyiv

France

• The command of special operations (General Commandant les Operations Speciales (GCOS)) Unites under its command all the units and formations in the armed forces designed to conduct reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines, as well as to conduct sabotage operations and other special events, and units that provide them activities Tasks - providing military aid, which consists in training foreign military, mainly African states that have concluded a military assistance agreement with France, conducting military support operations - is to use the experience of conducting deep raids on enemy territory, the fight against terrorism, influence operations - imply psychological operations.

The GCOS includes:

Parts of the Separate Special Command (GSA)— Groupment special autonome:

The first parachute regiment marines- (1 Regiment parachutiste d'infanterie de marine, 1er RPIMa), despite the name, has nothing to do with the marines. Based on SAS roots, the first regiment is very similar to its British counterpart. In order to get to serve in the regiment, volunteer candidates go through a rigorous selection process. The regiment consists of a headquarters, a command and general service company, a training company, and three RAPAS combat companies. A training company, if necessary, is able to form an additional four companies of RAPAS. Each of the RAPAS companies has a specialization:

The 1st company is intended for carrying out operations outside the city, forcing water barriers and guarding and escorting VIPs.

The 2nd company specializes in operations within the city limits, sabotage and sniping. In addition, the company's fighters are trained in the use of mines and explosives, and also work out the technique of "breaking and entering".

The 3rd company provides fire support with heavy mortar fire, air defense, and also conducts reconnaissance on light all-terrain vehicles.

Special Operations Aviation Detachment(Detachment aerien des operations speciales).

• Five special forces units of the Navy, which are part of the Command of the Marine Corps and Special Forces - Commandement des fusiliers - marins commandos (COFUSCO).

Air Force Special Forces. These include:

10th Air Force Commando Parachute Company- Commando parachutiste de l'air No. 10 (CPA 10). One of the main tasks of the company is to conduct rescue operations for pilots of downed aircraft on enemy territory.

Special Operations Helicopter Squadron- Escadrille des helicopteres speciaux (EHS).

Air divisionspecialoperations— Division des operations speciales (DOS).

French Army Special Forces

• 2nd Parachute Regiment of the Foreign Legion - formally does not belong to special forces.

French Navy Special Forces

• Traditionally, the special forces of the French Navy are named after the officers who were the first commanders.
• de Penfenteño
• de Montfort
• Hubert - a squad of combat swimmers.
• Joubert
• François. In one of the battles in Indochina, the detachment lost half of its personnel, after which it was withdrawn from the special forces and reorganized into a reserve unit.
• units of naval commandos "Trepel".
• The five remaining units are the French equivalent of the British SBS - Special boat squodron and American SEALs units. However, the Hubert detachment stands out from the general list. It is fully equipped with combat swimmers.
• [edit] French gendarmerie
• GIGN is an anti-terrorist special forces unit. Tasks - carrying out anti-terrorist measures, the release of hostages.

South Africa

• 1 detachment RECCE (Reconnaissance Commando - reconnaissance group) - reconnaissance and sabotage unit (disbanded in 1997).
• 2nd detachment RECCE - reconnaissance and sabotage unit.
• 3rd detachment RECCE - reconnaissance and sabotage unit.
• 4th detachment RECCE - a unit of special reconnaissance and sabotage work on the water.
• 5th detachment RECCE - reconnaissance and sabotage unit.
• 6th detachment RECCE - reconnaissance and sabotage unit.
• 32nd Buffalo Battalion

Yugoslavia

army special forces

• 63 Airborne Brigade "Heavenly Otters".
• 72nd Special Forces Brigade "Mighty Hawks".
• Cobra is an anti-terrorist unit.
• Sokolovi is an anti-terrorist unit.
• Special battalions of the military police are anti-terrorist units.
• Special battalions of local defense.

Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

SAJ (Specijalna Antiteroristicka Jedinica)- anti-terrorist unit.

Special purpose battalions (one at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of each republic).

Japan

• Special Assault Team ( English) (jap. Tokushu Kyushu Butai ? ) is the anti-terrorist unit of the Japan National Police Agency ( English)

Special forces have become an integral attribute of any modern army and the police. The most complex and non-standard tasks of freeing hostages, protecting VIPs, destroying especially dangerous terrorists and special operations abroad fall on the shoulders of the special forces. The first prototypes of special forces units appeared during the Second World War, it was the German Brandenburg division. Now there is an absentee competition between countries, who has the best special forces, where the main role here is played not by equipment, but by training people who are ready to perform any task in the most extreme conditions. Meet the ten best special forces in the world.

10. Alpha (Russia)

The Russian special unit Alpha was created in 1973 under the KGB of the USSR. It became known about him after the storming of the presidential palace in Kabul, destroying almost all the people in the building. In 1985, 4 Soviet diplomats were kidnapped in Beirut, one of whom was immediately killed. The release of the hostages was taken up by Alpha, who found the relatives of the organizers of the kidnapping and liquidated them by sending such a peculiar message to the terrorists. Recent times are mainly used for anti-terrorist (school in Beslan and the terrorist act on Dubrovka, better known as Nord-Ost) and special operations inside the country, which are almost always accompanied by numerous victims. By the way, this is one of the few special forces operating on the principle of "destroy everyone", and not "save alive at any cost."

9. GIGN (France)

The French special forces unit GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale) was created after the resonant terrorist attack of 1972 in Munich, during Olympic Games when several dozen hostages died in the Olympic village. Plus, a year before that, there had been a prison riot in France with numerous victims. GIGN specializes in counter-terrorism operations and hostage rescue. The most famous operations of the French special forces were the rescue of 30 hostage children in Djibouti in 1976, the arrest of war criminals in Bosnia, special operations against Somali pirates and, of course, the rescue of passengers on Air France flight AF8969 in Marseille in 1994. The number of GIGN is about 400 people.

8.SSG (Pakistan)

In 1956, the leadership of the Pakistani army created its own detachment for special operations SSG (Special Services Group), based on the structure of the British SAS and American green berets. Only one in four applicants become SSG fighters who complete a nine-month training course that includes hand-to-hand combat and survival in extreme conditions. SSG is ready to perform any task in the mountains, jungle, desert and under water. During the Cold War, SSG fighters were trained by American instructors and operated in conjunction with US Special Forces. In the 80s, Pakistani special forces fighters acted together with the Mujahideen in Afghanistan against the Soviet army. Then, according to unconfirmed reports, they actively acted in the territories disputed with India. Recently, the SSG has been mainly involved in anti-terrorist operations in Pakistan, so in 2009 they conducted a hostage rescue operation at the police academy and army headquarters.

7. Sayeret Matkal (Israel)

The Israeli special forces Sayeret Matkal was created at the General Staff in 1957, where only people with a good physical shape and a high level of intelligence are selected. Candidates undergo an eighteen-month training course that includes infantry training, paratrooper training, anti-terrorist operations and intelligence training. Since the 60s, Israeli special forces have taken part in several dozen special operations in different parts of the world. The most famous operation carried out by the Sayeret Matkal fighters is Yonatan, also known as Entebbe. In 1976, Palestinian militants hijack a passenger plane that landed near the capital of Uganda, Kampala, taking 83 people with Israeli passports hostage. 100 people participated in the storming of the airport, but a strike group of 29 people, consisting entirely of Sayeret Matkal commandos, destroyed most of the terrorists.

6. Delta Force (USA)

The 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta unit (translated into Russian as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta), better known as Delta Force, was created in 1977 to conduct anti-terrorist and covert operations, reconnaissance and hostage rescue. The British SAS were taken as a role model, moreover, the person who stood at the origins of the creation of the Delta Force worked closely with representatives of the British special forces for a long time. Former Green Berets and Rangers are usually taken here, of which only 1 in 10 pass the tests.

5. GSG 9 (Germany)

The German unit GSG 9 specializing in anti-terrorist and special operations under the Ministry of the Interior was created in 1973, exactly one year after the Munich tragedy, when 11 Israeli athletes were terrorists during the Olympic Games. I use GSG 9 to free hostages, destroy terrorists, neutralize extortionists, protect important people and conduct sniper operations. Over the entire period of its existence, more than 1500 successful operations have been carried out.

4. JTF2 (Canada)

The Canadian Special Forces JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2) under the Ministry of Defense was created in 1993, the number of which was increased after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The main task of this unit is to conduct anti-terrorist and special operations, as well as engage in the protection of VIPs. JTF2s were deployed to guard heads of state during the 2010 Winter Olympics, rescue hostages in Iraq and hunt down Serb snipers in Bosnia. Also, Canadians, together with the American Navy SEAL, conducted special operations in Afghanistan, and which were so secret that the Prime Minister of Canada did not know for several years that JTF2 were actively fighting in Afghanistan.

3. EKO Cobra (Austria)

The Austrian anti-terrorist unit EKO Cobra was established in 1978 under the Ministry of the Interior. In Austria, the idea of ​​creating special forces under the police arose in 1972 after the terrorist attack in Munich in 1972 during the Olympics, when 11 Israeli athletes were killed. EKO Cobra is mainly engaged in anti-terrorist operations. All fighters of the unit take mandatory courses in shooting, hand-to-hand combat, combat tactics, explosives and scuba diving. EKO Cobra is the only special forces unit in the world that neutralized terrorists in a flying plane before it landed on the airfield. This happened in 1996, when the criminals demanded to change the course of a civilian aircraft, on which there were four employees of EKO Cobra and were neutralized within a few minutes.

2.Navy SEAL (USA)

The US Navy SEAL, also known as the SEALs, formed in 1962, has become a true legend after audacious operations over the past few years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Particularly resonant was Operation Neptune Spear in 2011, during which he was killed by terrorist number one, Osama bin Laden, in a villa in Pakistan. All recruits of the unit undergo a training course during the year, where the majority is eliminated already at the first stage during general physical training, where the emphasis is on push-ups, squats, running and swimming. After that, passing highly specialized training like explosives, reconnaissance, etc.

1. SAS (UK)

The best special forces unit in the world is the British SAS (Special Air Service, SAS), created back in 1941, which has become a role model when creating similar units in other countries. Initially, the units were created for actions in the rear of the Italian and German troops in North Africa, eventually transforming into an anti-terrorist detachment for operations both inside and outside the country. All SAS candidates, and these are mostly skydivers, must make a 40-mile forced march with full gear in 20 hours, then swim 2 miles in 1.5 hours and run 4 miles in 30 minutes, and this is only the first part of the test. Further into the jungle, where they must demonstrate survival skills and finally endure a 36-hour interrogation, where they are trying to break the will of the recruits. In addition to combined arms training, SAS fighters take various courses under the guidance of instructors from MI5 (security service) and MI6 (foreign intelligence service). The SAS made a name for itself in 1980 with a successful assault on the Iranian embassy in London and freed the hostages.

The desire to know who has the right to be called the best in a particular field seems to be inherent in man by nature. Hence the numerous competitions in completely different disciplines, various ratings and TOPs. But what about when it comes to those who are already considered the elite. And is it possible to choose the most elite of them with a certain accuracy?

At the end of June, the American edition of Business Insider ranked the strongest special forces in the world that perform the most difficult and delicate tasks. When compiling it, the authors took into account the reputation of each unit, the most famous operations, the quality of training and the rigidity of the selection. The eight places in order of ascending the podium were distributed as follows: Pakistan Army Special Forces Group; special naval forces of Spain; department "A" of the Central Security Service of the FSB of Russia; special forces of the French gendarmerie GIGN; special forces of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces "Sayeret Matkal"; British SAS and SBS; United States Navy SEALs.

According to the rules of sports

Russian military experts greeted this rating with skepticism. For example, Ivan Konovalov, director of the Center for Strategic Studies, believes that its compilers simply wanted to kiss the States:

“It is clear that the Business Insider rating is politically biased, while it is absolutely incomprehensible how the Americans compiled it. ... in theory, if you make an objective rating of special forces, then Russian and British should share the first place. And even then - the British special forces have lost a lot in recent years, they are simply followed by the glory of past years.

In principle, there is nothing surprising in the attempt to put American special forces in best light, along the way belittling the experience and skills of other, in particular Russian, fighters. This kind of thing happens everywhere.

So, five years ago, the FSB department “A” that got into the American rating participated in the Super SWAT International Round-Up competitions, which are held annually in the state of Florida. Among the 72 teams, the majority was represented by the same American police special forces. Only 12 came from other countries: Russia, Hungary, Brazil, Germany, Sweden, Kuwait.

The geographic constraint of the event is explained, among other things, by the fact that representatives of Florida frankly condemn even units from other states, to say nothing of foreign guests. The fighters of the Russian Alpha who participated in the competition recall that they really tried to fine them undeservedly more than once. And despite this, the Russian team managed to take the top lines according to the results of the exercises, and even come first in the last race.

Competitions that are held outside the United States are even more interesting. In 2013, a team of veterans of Russian units (including Department A of the FSB and special forces of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) on their own initiative decided to face their foreign colleagues for the King of Jordan Cup. Then everything went off without serious claims to refereeing, and, despite the victory Chinese special forces, Russian veterans surprised the audience with their endurance, and showed the best result in the sniper exercise. This is provided that they were opposed by active members of the special forces, often twice as young as the members of our team.

“I think that if we brought an active unit to these competitions: “Alpha”, “Vympel”, “Vityaz? - any of these units would be guaranteed the first place!” - Colonel of "Alpha" Sergey Vasilenko assessed the result then.

His predictions came true two years later. This time, it was not veterans who came to Jordan, but a combined team formed from quite a full-time fighters of the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic. As a result - the title of champions, and the representatives of other countries left behind, including China, which had been in the lead for the previous two years.

By the way, the American special forces at similar events far from their native shores and cool orange juice do not show themselves from the very better side. At last year's competition in Kazakhstan, the US team withdrew on the first day, not wanting to give all the best "in the heat and in difficult conditions."

Problem of methodology

We must pay tribute, such competitions are not at all indicative on a global scale, since not all special forces take part in them (especially annually), and many exercises may not fully correspond to the tasks that a particular unit is designed to solve in a real battle .

However, the various ratings, compiled in the manner of what Business Insider published, are even less objective. And there are several reasons for this.

Firstly, it is impossible to determine whom and with whom to compare. In most countries there are police special forces, there are special forces subordinate to the ministries of defense, there are those who carry out the tasks of the special services. At the same time, the nature of the tasks for which each of these organizations is responsible differs from state to state. In its TOP, the American edition mixes the FSB special forces into a single heap, smashing terrorists inside the country; military unit "Navy SEALs", which performs reconnaissance and sabotage operations in war time behind enemy lines; the British SAS, working both on assignments from the army and MI6 intelligence; GIGN, subordinate to the Ministry of Defense and the police.

Secondly, special forces are not a tank. They do not have clear characteristics such as the thickness of the armor, the range and accuracy of the shot, or top speed from which the best sample could be determined. It is rather the crew of the tank, which, other things being equal, will win the battle. It all depends on the level of training, which can only be determined by putting one unit against another in a real battle, or at least its simulation. However, here again everything depends on the tasks - the special forces of the marines do not fight with the special forces of the enemy's marines in real life, they have other goals.

Thirdly, cannot be given preference based on the number of successful operations. Their number strongly depends on the age of the unit, as well as the peculiarities of the foreign policy and internal stability of the state to which it belongs. For example, the police special forces of Colombia - "Humglas" - regularly storming the laboratories of local drug cartels, in any case will be more experienced than the special forces of the relatively quiet and calm Belgium. As well as the US Marines managed to harden in Afghanistan and Iraq much stronger than the modern combat swimmers of peace-loving Denmark.

Need a twist

In view of the above, any attempt to find the strongest special forces in the world is doomed to an overly subjective result and the need to sacrifice serious nuances during the analysis. And therefore, instead of such ratings, we suggest looking at a selection of six countries and their special forces, which have a certain zest that distinguishes their fighters from others.

There are many special forces in the United States: the SWAT police, the 82nd and 101st airborne divisions, the Green Berets, the reconnaissance of the Marine Corps, the 75th Ranger Regiment and others. The most elite is considered to be the "Navy SEALs" (SEAL) and the Delta operational detachment of the ground forces. It is there that the best of the Rangers and the Green Berets are subsequently selected. Per recent decades these special forces, among others, have accumulated the most serious experience of military operations in foreign territory due to the desire of the States to spread democracy by unleashing wars. In addition, it is the American special forces, including the Delta detachment, SEALs and the Green Berets, that have received the widest media coverage due to the generous funding of the image component of these units and frequent flickering in the cinema and gaming industry.

Great Britain

In England, the undisputed leader is the airborne service of the ground forces - SAS. This is one of the oldest special forces in the world, founded in 1941 and received its first combat experience back in World War II. After there were Malaya, Borneo, Oman, Yemen, counter-terrorist operations in Northern Ireland, participation in conflicts in the South Atlantic, the Persian Gulf and Bosnia. Due to the tasks set over the years of existence by both the British army and its foreign intelligence, the SAS has gained diverse and large-scale experience in operating in real combat conditions and has become a model on which many special forces were subsequently created in other countries.

Israel

At least some information, in addition to the name, is not available for all Israeli special forces. And among these, the most interesting are the special forces of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces "Sayeret Matkal" and performing similar tasks at sea "Shayetet 13" - a special unit of the Israeli Navy. They are engaged in intelligence, security and anti-terrorist operations on the territory of the country and abroad. It was Sayeret Matkal that was the main striking force during the operation at Entebbe airport, which is considered the most successful operation to free hostages in enemy territory in the history of the fight against terrorism. At the same time, Sayeret Matkal is the only unit of this level in the world that is staffed by conscripts.

Austria

The hostage-taking at the Munich Olympics in 1972 forced many countries to come to grips with the creation of anti-terrorist special forces. In Austria, this failed for the first time a few days after its creation - even before the group arrived at the hostage-taking site, the criminal shot two civilians, several policemen and committed suicide. Then there was a whole series of failures - at best, it was possible to negotiate with the terrorists only by transferring a ransom. Only in 1978 was a new anti-terrorist group "Cobra" created, which radically changed the reputation of the Austrian special forces. Despite the fact that in the history of the existence of the unit, he did not have too many reasons to show himself in business, his fighters carried out several operations extremely quickly and with commendable results. Including "Cobra" is the only such detachment that managed to prevent the hijacking of an aircraft (by the way, Russian) directly during the flight. Also, this special unit is famous for the fact that during its existence, albeit not for a very long time, not a single member of it died.

Netherlands

The most interesting Dutch special forces are the anti-terrorist detachments of the Royal Navy Corps (BBE), which includes a special detachment of marines and a ground amphibious combat group. The highlight of WWE is the use of non-lethal capture methods. So, in 1974, a special squad successfully stormed a prison with armed Palestinian terrorists, using only stun grenades and hand-to-hand combat techniques. But they became famous not for this case, but for the operation carried out three years later - the simultaneous capture of a school and a train with hostages. The well-coordinated actions of the Dutch special forces groups and the original moves taken both during the negotiations and during the assault subsequently fell into the textbooks of most anti-terrorist special forces in the world.

Russia

Despite the diversity of Russian special forces and the difference in their purpose, the GRU special forces and departments "A" and "B" of the Central Security Service of the FSB are considered the most famous in the world. At the same time, although their fighters have repeatedly proven their skills in weapons both in sniper competitions and in real operations to capture and destroy field commanders in the North Caucasus, they have a reputation, first of all, as unsurpassed masters of hand-to-hand combat. Alpha veterans recall being trained to have the enemy destroyed or completely neutralized before they even knew what was going on. Moreover, due to the specifics of the operations, it often had to seem from the side that just one of the friends became unwell. Other Russian special forces are considered to be just as seriously trained in hand-to-hand combat. Here, for example, is what the English-language military portal armchairgeneral.com writes:

“... In hand-to-hand combat, Russian special forces are the best military unit in the world. Its fighters spend more time in training than any other special forces in the world, including the Navy Seals, Ranger, Green Berets, Delta, SAS and Israeli commandos.
rmchairgeneral.com

But the most important thing, of course, is not in the “highlights” of this or that division of this or that country. The main thing is that they can successfully fulfill their duties, protecting the peaceful sleep of their fellow citizens. It is worth noting that, it seems, the Russian detachments succeeded in this better than all their colleagues - to a certain extent, it would be right to call our country a safe haven in a troubled world. And may it continue to be so.

Story modern forces special purpose in our country began relatively recently - in fact, the starting point can be considered the moment the Russian Federation itself appeared. Numerous detachments assigned to the KGB and the GRU were dispersed into new units, and several new elite groups were formed, which immediately had to deal with the legacy of the collapsed empire. Despite the mortal danger that awaits each of the soldiers of the special forces, many people dream of getting here, but only a few units can go through the most severe selection.

Squad "Alpha"

The name "Alpha" was invented by journalists eager for catchy words, who slightly embellished the bureaucratically dry Office "A". The fighters of this detachment are working on carrying out counter-terrorist operations - we can say that this is the first level of the country's barrier against the threat of world terrorism. The Alpha unit is rightfully considered the elite of the Russian special forces and is highly rated internationally.

Detachment "Vympel"

This is one of the oldest special forces in our country. The Vympel group was formed under the KGB of the USSR: with the collapse of the country, the sign was changed (now it is the Special Purpose Center of the FSB of Russia), but the structure was left the same. Vympel fighters are considered external agents - they are used for pinpoint operations outside of Russia.

OSN "Volcano"

It is enough to look at the place of permanent deployment of this special unit in order to roughly imagine the level of training of the fighters. OSN "Volkan" is based in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic of the Southern Federal District - these guys took part in the first Chechen war, and in subsequent counter-terrorist operations. Not only fire training is valued here: in order to get into the "Volcano", the applicant will have to undergo serious engineering, technical, topographic and medical testing.

Detachment "Warrior"

Contractors of the "Warrior" are tested for the right to wear a maroon beret in the order of monthly practice. On their shoulders lies the fight against organized criminal groups and terrorist gangs. It is the “warriors” who are trusted to ensure the security of top officials of the Russian Federation.

PDSS

The abbreviation stands for "Underwater sabotage forces and means." Roughly speaking, the PDSS is an analogue of the American "fur seals", with a large adjustment for the harsh Russian realities. A candidate for combat swimmers goes through the strictest multi-month selection, during which physical and psychological stress reaches the limit. PDSS units are on duty at all Russian naval bases and carry out targeted missions outside the country.

In the world of the military, nothing strikes the imagination more than special forces. In addition to conventional military forces, most countries have an elite group of troops that meet a higher standard of requirements and training. Some of these groups have received wide publicity, others are not so well known and shrouded in myths. A commando can silently emerge from the water to silently neutralize guards, storm a plane to rescue hostages in a captured shopping center, sabotage enemy bridges and roads, and perform other top-secret missions in the military world. Which countries have the best special forces in the world? This is a difficult and almost unanswerable question, since any national special forces are created for serious missions, from countering terrorism and rescuing hostages, to reconnaissance and even attack. However, past operations and reputation can be taken into account to assess which forces are in the lead.

Special Forces GIGN, France

First on the list is the French Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN for short) from France. GIGN, like most of the European special forces, traces its history after the hostage-taking at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. In France, a year earlier, there had been a prison riot in which hostages were taken and killed. The result of these upheavals led to the creation of a force that today includes approximately 400 fighters. Specializing in hostage rescue and counter-terrorist operations, GIGN has repeatedly shown itself in action. Past operations have included the rescue of 30 student hostages in Djibouti, the capture of war criminals in Bosnia, the fight against Somali pirates and of course the dramatic attack and hostage rescue aboard Air France Flight 8969 in Marseille in 1994.

SSG Group, Pakistan

In 1956, the Pakistani army created its own special forces known as the Special Services Group (SSG). This force was modeled on the British SAS and US Special Forces, and its strength remains classified. The selection into the ranks of the special forces is very strict, and only 1 out of 4 newcomers, after nine months of training, an on-board school, hand-to-hand combat courses and exhausting physical exercises, fall into the ranks of the SSG. The SSG is trained to perform tasks in all sorts of environments, including mountains, desert, jungle, and even underwater combat. During the early Cold War, SSG forces trained and operated alongside US Special Forces. Some of the fighters were trained in Afghanistan fighting the Mujahideen against the Soviets in the 1980s. India claims that SSG forces frequently attacked its soldiers in the border areas between the two countries. Later, the SSG focused on local counter-terrorism operations, taking part in many successful operations.

Sayeret Matkal, Israel

This Israeli special forces branch is focused on intelligence, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue outside of Israel. Sayeret Matkal was created in 1957 to fill a void in Israel's special forces and is made up of candidates selected for high physical and intellectual characteristics. Applicants complete eighteen months of training, including basic infantry school, paratrooper school, counter-terrorist training, and reconnaissance. The force has taken part in many large scale operations since the 1960s. The most famous of these is Operation Entebbe/Thunderbolt, which made Sayeret Matkal famous all over the world. The operation began after several Palestinian terrorists took hostages aboard the airliner. Many hostages were released, but more than 100 people (mostly Israeli and Jewish hostages) were detained at the airport's terminal building. A group of approximately 100 Israeli commandos, including the Sayeret Matkal Special Forces, attacked the position, killing the terrorists and freeing all the hostages.

EKO-Cobra, special forces of Austria

In 1972, following an attack on Israeli athletes during the Munich Olympics, Austria created the Cobra-Einsatzkommando for anti-terror operations. The detachment was created from 450 men who served in the Austrian Federal Police. Training at EKO-Cobra is similar to that of other squads, and includes several months of specialized courses in marksmanship, language learning, hand-to-hand combat, and tactical combat training. All candidates undergo psychological and physical testing. During training, special forces soldiers learn explosives, scuba diving, and sniping. While the EKO-Cobra did not have such outstanding operations as Sayeret Matkal, they successfully freed the hostages in the Graz prison in 1996, and are the only counter-terrorism team to prevent a mid-flight hijacking. In this case, in 1996, four Cobra fighters were on the flight when the hijacker demanded a yaw. Needless to say, the raider chose the worst flight for such a move, and was immediately neutralized by the special forces.

Delta Force, USA

The full name of this group is the 1st Special Operations Detachment "Delta". In addition to counterterrorism operations, Delta can also take part in hostage rescue, attack, reconnaissance, and less covert direct impact operations. The group was formed in 1977 as a result of a growing number of terrorist operations. It was created mainly from soldiers who served in the American special forces, Green Berets, or Rangers. Potential applicants must be male, 21 years of age or older, have high test scores, and be physically and mentally fit. A series of grueling physical and mental tests allows you to immediately get rid of the weakest. According to the results of testing, less than 1 applicant out of 10 is admitted to intensive 6-month training courses. Delta Force operations are shrouded in mystery, but you can be sure they are at the forefront of any US-led operation.

JTF2 Special Forces, Canada

Established in 1993 and expanded to several hundred fighters after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Canadian Special Forces JTF2 is an elite counter-terrorism and special operations group. Composed of members of the Canadian Forces, JTF2 performs a wide range of operations. They have repeatedly escorted VIPs and provided security at events such as the 2010 Winter Olympics. More covertly, they worked in many of the world's hotspots, rescuing hostages in Iraq, or hunting down Serb snipers in Bosnia. Their presence in Afghanistan is mostly classified, but it is known that some forces were still involved in separate operations. Their activities were so secret that even the Canadian Prime Minister did not know that JTF2 Special Forces were involved in Afghanistan during the first years.

Spetsnaz Alpha, Russia

The elite division of Russian special forces, Alpha Group, was founded in the mid-1970s and became famous during the invasion of Afghanistan, during which Alpha fighters stormed the Presidential Palace in Kabul, killing everyone in the building. In 1985 a group was sent to Beirut to try to rescue four Soviet diplomats. Rumor has it that when the diplomats were killed, the alpha fighters hunted down the relatives of the invaders and returned them to their families practically piece by piece to send a message to would-be terrorists. Domestically, Alpha has been involved in most major anti-terrorist operations, such as the siege of the Nord-Ost theater in 2002 and the takeover of the Beslan school in 2004. Both events demonstrated the rather brutal nature of Russian special forces, as hundreds of hostages died in the course of the operation.

Shayetet 13, Israel

Another Israeli special forces group, Shayetet 13, is linked to the Israeli navy. Established in 1948, this force has taken part in all major Israeli military operations, from hostage rescue and counter-terrorism to intelligence gathering and surveillance. The course of study lasts 20 months and subjects candidates to the most demanding psychological and physical tests even before the start of specialized training. SWAT soldiers learn all kinds of combat, skydiving, scuba diving and more. Shayetet 13 is also responsible for seizing weapons heading for the Gaza Strip. Their most famous operation took place after the 1972 Olympics in Munich, when special forces hunted down and eliminated those responsible for the attack on Israeli athletes.

Navy Seals, USA

The Navy SEALs are an American special forces group created in 1962. This group has achieved literally mythical status over the years of its existence. Thanks in part to Operation Neptune Spear, a mission in which commandos went to Abbottabad in May 2011 and killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda. This is an elite physical and mental strength, where only the best of the best are selected. Training takes a year, and most applicants can't even pass the physical proficiency test, which includes swimming, push-ups, squats, and running. But if you pass these very strict standards, then go to general training. After completing the training, you go further, obtaining the qualification of a Navy SEAL, and only after that the door to specialized training opens for you. All this ensures that special forces soldiers are physically and mentally strong and capable of performing the most difficult operations anywhere in the world.

SAS Special Forces, UK

What could be a special forces group that surpasses the legendary Navy SEALs? This is the SAS special forces - the British Special Forces Service, created in 1941 to work behind the lines of German and Italian troops and support the resistance movement against the occupying forces. The physical requirements for candidates are very strict and require great endurance. Testing culminates in a 40-mile march with full ammunition, which must be completed in 20 hours. Applicants must be able to swim two miles in an hour and a half and run four miles in 30 minutes. After that, they are thrown into the jungle to learn survival and receive navigational skills, after which they undergo survival practice. The final test is a 36-hour interrogation session in an attempt to break the candidate's will. And only after that the candidate will be admitted to further training. SAS special forces soldiers take security courses at MI5 and MI6, training in intelligence service and counterintelligence operations. British special forces are like a mixture of Navy SEALs and James Bond in one bottle.