Special Commando Battalion

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Special Commando Battalion
Active 2002-Present
Country Flag of Narsora.jpg Narsora
Branch Special Forces Command
Type Special Forces
Role
  • Counter-Terrorism
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • Foreign Internal Defense
  • Special Reconnaissance
  • Direct Action
  • Asymmetric warfare
Size Classified
Garrison/HQ Classified
Engagements Operation Rápida Extracción
Operation Amanecer Verde
Hijacking of Air Narsora Flight 135
Operation Rayo
Motto "Para el país y la gente" (For the Country & People)
Colors Dark Green      & Black     

The Special Commando Battalion (Spanish:Especial Batallón de comando) are the land based special forces of the Narsoran National Military. They specialize in counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and unconventional warfare.

History

The Special Commando Battalion was formed in 1990 to respond to the emerging threat of terrorism and civil unrest present at the time.

Known Operations

While the unit is highly secretive and it's existence not revealed until 2002, several of it's more high profile operations have been made available to the public;

Name of Operation Date & Location Description Result
Operation Rápida Extracción 2011, Teinohikira In May 2011, a team of 24 commandos were sent to aid in the evacuation of narsoran civilians trapped in the Teinohikiran capital Tiratsuak during the Teinohikiran Civil War. All civilians rescued, including Teinohikiran President Nemesi Marques Ostè and Prime Minister Warren Herring.
Operation Amanecer Verde 2011, Anyaba Province ,Narsora In 2011, 40 commandos stormed the compound of LPN leader Julien Vezquez. Vezquez and second-in-command captured. 1 commando killed, 16 militants killed.
Hijacking of Air Narsora Flight 135 2014, San Alessia International Airport, Strioca On October 6, 2014 an Air Narsora flight 135 was hijacked by 4 militants from the LPN with 200 passengers on board. A Narsoran-Striocan joint operation commences after 9 hours. All hostages rescued, 2 hijackers killed and 2 captured, 2 commandos wounded. This operation brought the unit to the public eye.
Operation Rayo 2014, Anyaba Province , Narsora 24 commandos sent to capture then LPN leader Fermín Américo Santiago in the town of Essekoa. Santiago and 5 militants captured, 2 commandos wounded.

Equipment

The SCB keeps most of the equipment they use classified, but have been seen using usual army equipment.