The World’s 20 Most Elite Special Forces

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September 25, 2022 11:00 am

Last Updated: September 25, 2022 5:33 pm

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EKO Cobra
> Country: Austria
> Also known as: Einsatzkommando Cobra, Task Force Cobra
> Type: Police tactical unit
> Role: counterterrorism, law enforcement

Corporal Doug Grant carried to... by New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand

Corporal Doug Grant carried to... (CC BY 2.0) by New Zealand Defence Force from Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand Special Air Service
> Country: New Zealand
> Also known as: 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment, 1 NZSAS Regt.
> Type: Special forces
> Role: Surveillance and reconnaissance; combating terrorism; direct action, support, and influence

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GSG 9
> Country: Germany
> Also known as: Border Protection Group 9
> Type: Police tactical unit
> Role: Counterterrorism, law enforcement, hostage rescue

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Special Air Service Regiment
> Country: Australia
> Also known as: SASR
> Type: Special forces
> Role: Special operations, counterterrorism, special recovery operations, training assistance, long-range reconnaissance, precision strike, direct offensive action

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Shayetet 13
> Country: Israel
> Also known as: HaShayetet (The Flotilla)
> Type: Maritime Sayeret (reconnaissance), special operation force
> Role: Counterterrorism; maritime sabotage; special reconnaissance; visit, board, search, and seizure; hostage rescue; sea-to-land incursions

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