The Special Operations Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard ( th, กองพันปฏิบัติการพิเศษรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พัน.ปพ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as Task Force 90 ( th, ฉ.ก.90) is the tier 1 special forces of the
Royal Thai Army
The Royal Thai Army or RTA ( th, กองทัพบกไทย; ) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
History
Origin
The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's ...
. It is currently part of the
3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command.
History
The Task force 90 was founded by the
1st Division, King's Guard in 1981. The unit was promoted to King's Guard in 2019.
Mission
Task Force 90 is a well-known special mission unit tasked with black operation, counterterrorism, high-value target, hostage rescue and special operations missions, usually provided directly from the
3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard and Counter Terrorist Operations Center,
Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters
The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters ( th, กองบัญชาการกองทัพไทย) or the RTARF HQ, is the "mostly ornamental" joint headquarters of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, which is composed of the Royal Thai Army, ...
(formerly from the Royal Thai Army HQ.)
See also
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Royal Thai Special Force
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Royal Thai Army Special Force
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Royal Thai Army Ranger
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Royal Thai Navy SEALs
The Naval Special Warfare Command ( th, หน่วยบัญชาการสงครามพิเศษทางเรือ), commonly known as the Royal Thai Navy SEALs (an acronym for SEa–Air–Land), is the special operations force ...
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Thai Force Reconnaissance Marine
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Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment
The RTAF Security Force Command () is a Division size unit in the Royal Thai Air Force. It has been in existence since 1937. They are based near Don Mueang International Airport. The RTAF Security Force Command is the main air force ground forces ...
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Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment
References
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Special forces of Thailand
King's Guard units of Thailand
Hostage rescue units
Royal Thai Army
Military units and formations established in 1981