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Special Operations Group (other)
Special Operations Group may refer to: Australia * Victoria Police Special Operations Group of the Victoria Police (Australia) * Tasmania Police Special Operations Group of the Tasmania Police (Australia) * State Protection Group, New South Wales India * Special Operations Group (Jammu and Kashmir), of Jammu and Kashmir, India * Special Operation Group (Odisha) Spain * Grupo Especial de Operaciones of Spain * Grupo de Operaciones Especiales (Spain), of the Spanish Army United Kingdom * Specialist Operations, London Police * Metropolitan Police Specialist Firearms Command, London Police United States * Special Operations Group of Special Activities Center in the American Central Intelligence Agency * Groups within the United States Special Operations Command * 27th Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 352d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 353d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Victoria Police Special Operations Group
The Special Operations Group (SOG) is the police tactical group of the Victoria Police. The SOG was Australia's first full time and dedicated police tactical group when it formed in 1977. History The SOG was formed in secrecy on 31 October 1977 by Chief Commissioner Mick Miller (police officer), Mick Miller to establish a group to conduct special operations in regard to counter terrorism that would be directed towards preventative/protective security and combatting operations. ''Terrorism'' meaning politically motivated criminal activity as well as other forms of criminal activity which terrorise innocent persons. The first the public was aware of the existence of the SOG was by an article in The Age newspaper in 1980. In 1992, the Nine Network screened a television documentary on the SOG selection course, that included long runs, interspersed with scoffing warm beer and meat pies until the volunteers threw up, to demonstrate how drinking any alcohol while on call, would impai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM; ) is a command of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is responsible for all special forces operations that respond to terrorism and threats to Canadians and Canadian interests around the world. CANSOFCOM's primary mission is counter-terrorism, which involves conducting rigorous and specialized training and working with local law enforcement agencies, as required, to protect Canadians from the threat of terrorism. Commander CANSOFCOM reports directly to the Chief of the Defence Staff. The leadership of the CAF and the Department of National Defence maintain full oversight on all CANSOFCOM operations. Composition CANSOFCOM is organized into a headquarters element and five units: * Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2); * Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR); * 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (SOAS); * Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU); * Canadian Special Operations Training Centre (CSOTC). Operational task ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Special Forces Group (other)
Special Forces Group may refer to: * Special Forces Group (Australia) * Special Forces Group (Belgium) * Special Forces Group (Guinea) * Special Forces Group (Japan) * Tunisian military special forces * Individual groups within the Special Forces (United States Army) The United States Army Special Forces (SF), colloquially known as the "Green Berets" due to their distinctive service headgear, is a branch of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). The core missionset of Special Forces ... See also * Special Operations Group (other) * Special Forces Command (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Special Operations Group (Sweden)
The Swedish Special Operations Task Group ( (''SOG''), ), is a special forces unit within the Swedish Armed Forces which has been active since 2011. The unit is headquartered at Karlsborg Fortress in Karlsborg, Västra Götaland County. History ''Särskilda operationsgruppen'' was formed in 2011 by merging the Special Protection Group (SSG) and the Special Reconnaissance Group (SIG). Its first commander from 2011 to 2015 was colonel Peter Hederstedt. Organisation The Special Operations Task Group (SOG) answers directly to the Supreme Commander and the Director Special Forces. The unit, combined with the Special Forces Command (SFL), comprises the Swedish Armed Forces Special Forces (FM SF). In addition to this, there are several special forces support units (FM SOF). The personnel of which are specially selected, trained and equipped for air, sea and land infiltration, technical, logistical and medical support. For example, the Special Helicopter Group (SHG), Spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grupo De Operações Especiais (Portugal)
The Special Operations Group () is the police tactical unit of the Polícia de Segurança Pública, Public Security Police (PSP), the national police force of Portugal. GOE was created in 1982 and has around 200 operatives. Although a police unit, the GOE is employed worldwide, similar to the French GIGN or to the German GSG 9. History In 1978, ''Quinta das Águas Livres'' in Sintra was acquired and the construction works of the infrastructures necessary to organise the instruction activities and to accommodate the distinct elements that would form a future operational group began. Alongside, also began studies regarding the creation of the GOE and, with the co-operation of the United Kingdom, British government, thanks to the efforts of Mota Pinto's government, elements of the Special Air Service, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) came to Portugal to train and start the formation of a police group able to conduct anti-terrorist missions. On March 29, 1982, the first ''CO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Naval Special Operations Command
The Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) is a separate command of the Philippine Navy trained in special operations, sabotage, psychological warfare, psychological and unconventional warfare and is heavily influenced by the United States Navy SEALs. NAVSOCOM is headquartered at Naval Base Heracleo Alano Sangley Point, Cavite City. It has eleven units located across the Philippines, from Naval Operating Base San Vicente at Santa Ana, Cagayan in the north to Naval Station Zamboanga City, Zamboanga in the south. The unit's tasks were also expanded to cover all facets of unconventional warfare in a maritime and riverine environment. This includes but is not limited to demolition, hostage rescue, harassment, force protection and maritime tactical operations. History The predecessor unit to the NAVSOCOM, the Underwater Operations Team or UOT was activated on 5 November 1956 as a special operations unit of the Philippine Navy. Patterned after the US Navy Underwater Demolition Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Special Operation Group (Philippines)
Special Operations Group may refer to: Australia * Victoria Police Special Operations Group of the Victoria Police (Australia) * Tasmania Police Special Operations Group of the Tasmania Police (Australia) * State Protection Group, New South Wales India * Special Operations Group (Jammu and Kashmir), of Jammu and Kashmir, India * Special Operation Group (Odisha) Spain * Grupo Especial de Operaciones of Spain * Grupo de Operaciones Especiales (Spain), of the Spanish Army United Kingdom * Specialist Operations, London Police * Metropolitan Police Specialist Firearms Command, London Police United States * Special Operations Group of Special Activities Center in the American Central Intelligence Agency * Groups within the United States Special Operations Command * 27th Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 352d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 353d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grupo De Operaciones Especiales (Mexico)
The Grupo de Operaciones Especiales (GOPES) () was the police tactical unit of the Federal Police of Mexico. In October 2019, the Federal Police were disbanded, and its personnel and equipment were transferred to the newly formed National Guard. In August 2022, the National Guard formed a new tactical unit called ''Fuerza Especial de Reacción e Intervención'' (FERI). Specialization Their mission was to carry out a variety of operations such as: *Counter-narcotics and drug cartels *Counterterrorism *Executive protection *Fight organized crime. *Hostage rescue *Raiding for search and capture high-value targets. *Serving highly arrest dangerous criminals and search warrants. *Subduing suspects and engaging heavily-armed criminals. *Suppress insurgents in all terrains by infiltrating air, land, and water. It had 87 members, divided into groups of 8 to 12 operators. Training The GOPES is a well-trained force which took courses from the following forces: * : GAFE * : Marine Airbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grupo De Operações Especiais (Macau)
The Special Operations Group () is the police tactical unit of the Polícia de Segurança Pública, Public Security Police (PSP), the national police force of Portugal. GOE was created in 1982 and has around 200 operatives. Although a police unit, the GOE is employed worldwide, similar to the French GIGN or to the German GSG 9. History In 1978, ''Quinta das Águas Livres'' in Sintra was acquired and the construction works of the infrastructures necessary to organise the instruction activities and to accommodate the distinct elements that would form a future operational group began. Alongside, also began studies regarding the creation of the GOE and, with the co-operation of the United Kingdom, British government, thanks to the efforts of Mota Pinto's government, elements of the Special Air Service, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) came to Portugal to train and start the formation of a police group able to conduct anti-terrorist missions. On March 29, 1982, the first ''CO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Special Forces Group (Japan)
The is the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit, established on March 27, 2004. Their mission is infiltration into enemy territory, reconnaissance, sabotage, and hostage rescue, and conducting military operations against guerrillas or enemy commandos. The unit is based in Camp Narashino in Funabashi, Chiba, along with the 1st Airborne Brigade. The SFGp has been referred to as Japan's Delta Force, due to their specialized role in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The initial operators trained with the U.S. Army's Delta Force. The civilian counterpart of the SFGp is the Special Assault Teams of the prefectural police departments under the Japanese National Police Agency. While current manpower is classified, an estimated 300 operators are known to serve in the SFGp. History In 1998, the Defense Agency had proposed the formation of a unit within the JGSDF that would handle tasks such as counter-terrorism with a selected group of JGSDF soldiers from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grupo De Operaciones Especiales (El Salvador)
Special Operations Group may refer to: Australia * Victoria Police Special Operations Group of the Victoria Police (Australia) * Tasmania Police Special Operations Group of the Tasmania Police (Australia) * State Protection Group, New South Wales India * Special Operations Group (Jammu and Kashmir), of Jammu and Kashmir, India * Special Operation Group (Odisha) Spain * Grupo Especial de Operaciones of Spain * Grupo de Operaciones Especiales (Spain), of the Spanish Army United Kingdom * Specialist Operations, London Police * Metropolitan Police Specialist Firearms Command, London Police United States * Special Operations Group of Special Activities Center in the American Central Intelligence Agency * Groups within the United States Special Operations Command * 27th Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 352d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force * 353d Special Operations Group, a unit of the United States Air Force ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Raggruppamento Operativo Speciale
The Raggruppamento Operativo Speciale (ROS), or Special Operations Group, is part of the Italian Carabinieri. History Founded on 3 December 1990 to coordinate investigative activities against organized crime, it is now the main investigative arm of the Carabinieri, dealing with organized crime and mafia. The ROS reports directly to the Carabinieri General Command. It was created from the remains of the Special Anti-terrorism Unit, built up in the 1970s by General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa to combat terrorism in Italy. It had centers in Genoa, Naples, Milan, Padua, Rome and Turin. Having defeated the Red Brigades in the 1980s, the Special Anti-terrorism Unit was also employed to investigate organized crime. Organization The ROS command center coordinates the activities of 26 regional anti-crime sections. The headquarters is organized as follows: * Commanding Officer ** Command Office ** Anti-terrorism Department ** Violent Crimes Department ** Technical Investigations Departmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
