To mention the most dangerous forces in the world, we have to name a few. The definitions of a special force are different around the world. Some countries label them as the most elite soldiers in their armed forces. Also, on the other hand, some countries consider them as forces that perform some special tasks assigned to them. Whatever the definition, the finest soldiers from all over the country are indeed recruited in these forces.
However, almost every country in the world has at least one special force in its armed forces. So, many factors impact the efficiency of these forces like equipment used by them, experience, etc.
These are The Most Dangerous Special Forces in The World
1. Special Naval Warfare Force, Spain
The Special Naval Warfare Force is the special forces unit of the Spanish Navy. It was created on June 10, 2009. Therefore, through the fusion of the Special Operations Unit (UOE) of the Spanish Navy Marines. Also, the Special Combat Divers Unit (UEBC) of the Navy Diving Center. Before the merger, between 2004 and 2009, the two units operated under a single Special Naval Warfare Command.
- Country – Spain
- Type – Special forces
- Role – Special operations
- Headquarters – La Algameca Naval Station, Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
- Motto(s) – “Serenity and boldness”
2. Polish GROM, Poland
The Polish GROM (Jednostka Wojskowa GROM) is Poland’s most well-known military unit. The name is essentially a homage to the Silent and Unseen Special Force Warriors of WW2. It was established in 1990. Also, which is Polish for the word Thunder, is represented by a Polish Eagle with a thunderbolt in its talons.
- Country – Poland
- Type – Special forces
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism
- Headquarters – Warsaw, Poland
- Motto(s) – “Strength and Honor! For you, Fatherland!”
3. EKO Cobra, Austria
Special Task Force COBRA or EKO COBRA is a police antiterrorism SWAT-type unit that is available to local police elements for serious tactical situations, terrorism, and kidnapping. It was formed in 1978. It is an internationally recognized antiterrorist unit active at both national and international levels. Though tracing its roots to the mid-nineteenth century. So, it was after several terrorist incidents in Austria in the early 1970s that Austria trained and equipped an antiterrorist unit.
- Country – Austria
- Type – Police tactical unit & special forces
- Role – Counter-terrorism, Law enforcement
- Headquarters – Wiener Neustadt, Austria
- Common name – EKO Cobra
4. Snow Leopard Commando Unit, China
The Snow Leopard Commando Unit is a special police unit of the People’s Republic of China under the People’s Armed Police. They were tasked with counter-terrorism, riot control, and other such special tasks as anti-hijacking and bomb disposal. Also, the SLCU and Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Beijing SWAT unit were tasked with many of the 2008 Summer Olympics’ security responsibilities.
- Country – China
- Type – Police tactical unit & special forces
- Role – Air Assault, Bomb disposal, CBRN defense, Clandestine operation, Counterinsurgency, Counterterrorism, Executive protection, High-value target, Hostage rescue, HUMINT, Medical evacuation, Mountain warfare, Reconnaissance, Special Operations, Special reconnaissance
- Headquarters – Beijing
- Motto(s) – “Dare to Win”
5. Spetsnaz, Russia
The Spetsnaz GRU was the first Spetsnaz force in the Soviet Union. It was formed in 1949 as the military force of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), the foreign military-intelligence agency of the Soviet Armed Forces. However, the force was designed in the context of the Cold War to carry out reconnaissance. Also, sabotage against enemy targets in the form of special reconnaissance and direct-action attacks.
- Country – Russia
- Type – Special forces
- Role – Special operations, Direct action, Special reconnaissance, Counter-terrorism
- Headquarters – Kubinka-2, Moscow region
- Motto(s) – “Only stars are above us!”
6. Alpha Group, Russia
Alpha Group (Alfa), also known as Spetsgruppa “A” and Directorate “A,” is a special unit within FSB Special Purpose Center (TsSN FSB). The FSB is a successor of the Soviet’s KGB. The Alpha unit was founded in 1974. Like many other countries. Alpha was formed in response to the Black September attacks at the Munich Olympics in 1972.
- Country – Soviet Union(1974–1991) & Russia(1991–present)
- Type – Spetsnaz
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism, Hostage rescue, Law enforcement, Special reconnaissance, Sabotage, Military Intelligence
- Headquarters – Moscow
- Motto(s) – “To win and return.”
7. Gruppo d’intervento speciale (GIS), Italy
Gruppo di Intervento Speciale (GIS, in English “Special Intervention Group”) is an elite special operations counter-terrorism tactical response unit inside the Italian Carabinieri military police, first formed in 1978. In 2004 the GIS evolved into a special forces unit.
- Country – Italy
- Type – Special forces
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism
- Headquarters – Livorno
- Motto(s) – “Faithful through the centuries” & “As silent as the night, as fast as the lightning.”
8. Special Air Service (SAS), British
Special Air Service (SAS), an elite British military force organised and trained for special operations, surveillance, and counterterrorism. The SAS is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF). However, which also includes the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, an integral signals regiment, and an air wing.
- Country – United Kingdom
- Type – Special forces
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism
- Headquarters – Stirling Lines, Herefordshire, England
- Motto(s) – “Who Dares Wins”
9. The Special Services Group (SSG), Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the global powers and the power with nuclear capability. Their military is very capable and well-organised. In that environment, you need to presume that such a military has a special operations unit. The Pakistan Army has a highly trained, battle experienced and professional special operations unit.
- Country – Pakistan
- Type – Special Forces
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism, Unconventional warfare, Foreign internal defense, Special reconnaissance, Direct action
- Headquarters – Ghazi Base, Tarbela, Attock-Punjab
- Motto(s) – “I am valiant.”
10. The Sayeret Matkal, Israel
Sayeret Matkal, also called General Staff Reconnaissance Unit 269 or The Unit. So the elite commando unit of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) was founded in 1957 by IDF officer Avraham Arnan. Since its founding, the unit has carried out numerous hostage rescues and other counterterrorism operations.
- Country – Israel
- Type – Sayeret, Commando
- Role – Special operations, Special reconnaissance, Direct action, Hostage rescue, Counter-terrorism, Military intelligence, Sabotage, Counterintelligence
- Headquarters – Southern Israel
- Motto(s) – “Who Dares Wins”
11. Joint Force Task 2 (JTF2), Canada
JTF2, or Joint Task Force 2, is a highly skilled and specialised unit of the Canadian military. As a Tier 1 unit, it is the primary force for counter-terrorism operations and provides armed support to other government agencies. With a reputation for excellence within the international community of special forces, JTF2 has proven its capabilities through successful participation in a variety of challenging and complex missions, ranging from Bosnia to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.
- Country – Canada
- Type – Special operations force
- Role – Special operations, Counter-terrorism
- Headquarters – Ottawa, Ontario (Dwyer Hill)
- Motto(s) - ’Deeds not words’ & ‘Everywhere.’
12. National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, France
The French Groupe d’intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale, National Gendarmerie Intervention Group also known as the GIGN is an elite counter-terrorism unit within the French National Gendarmerie.
However, their main role is counter-terrorism and hostage rescue but they also perform surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials, and target organised crime.
- Country – France
- Type – Police tactical unit & Special Forces
- Role – Counter-terrorism, Hostage rescue, Protection of VIPs and important sites
- Headquarters – Satory, Yvelines, France
- Motto(s) – “Commitment for life”
13. Special Forces, USA
Green Berets, formally Special Forces, elite unit of the U.S. Army specialising in counterinsurgency. The Green Berets (whose berets can be colours other than green) came into being in 1952. However, they were in the Vietnam War. Also, they have been sent to the U.S.-supported governments around the world to help combat guerrilla insurgencies.
- Country – United States
- Type – Special operations force
- Role – Unconventional Warfare, Foreign Internal Defense, Direct Action, Counter-Insurgency, Special Reconnaissance, Counter-Terrorism, Information Operations, Counterproliferation, Security Force Assistance
- Headquarters – Fort Bragg, North Carolina
- Motto(s) – “To Liberate the Oppressed”
14. Navy Seals, USA
Navy SEALs have the name after the environment in which they operate, the Sea, Air and Land, and are the foundation of Naval Special Warfare combat forces. Therefore, they have organisation, training to conduct a variety of Special Operations missions in all operational environments.
- Country – United States
- Type – Special operations force
- Role – Special operations, Direct action, Counter-terrorism, Special reconnaissance, Amphibious reconnaissance, Unconventional warfare, Hostage rescue, Foreign internal defense, Counter-proliferation, Counter narcotic operations.
- Headquarters – Naval Amphibious Base Coronado Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek
- Motto(s) – “The only easy day was yesterday” , “Never out of the fight.” & “It pays to be a winner,”
15. MARCOS, India
The MARCOS was raised in 1987 by the Indian Navy. Dubbed the ‘Dadiwala Fauj’ due to the beards the commandos grow as a disguise, the unit carries out intense operations relating to direct action, surveillance & reconnaissance, and recovery. Although it specialises in maritime warfare. Also, it is skilled to operate on land and the in air. It operates under extreme secrecy and is lauded globally for its professionalism.
- Country – India
- Type – Special Operations Forces
- Role – Air assault, Airborne force, Amphibious reconnaissance, Amphibious warfare, Close protection, Close-quarters combat, Counterterrorism, Direct action, Hostage rescue, special operation, Special reconnaissance, Unconventional warfare, Underwater demolition
- Headquarters – INS Karna, Vishakapatnam, India
- Motto(s) – “The Few, The Fearless”
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