What does special forces look like in different countries

Special forces are the elite of any army. Getting there is a dream of many young soldiers, but it is not at all easy, because, in addition to excellent physical shape and training, applicants are required to have a crystal clear reputation, a high level of moral and combat training, and much more. Special forces have a special status within the sectoral department, their representatives are engaged in intelligence, the fight against terrorism, search and rescue operations, participate in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, etc.

There are similar troops in almost every army in the world. Goals and objectives, as well as the composition varies from unit to unit. In this issue, you will see representatives of a wide variety of special forces - from the US Navy SEALs to Tanzanian special forces.

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1. Main Intelligence Directorate of Russia

2. Huntsmen Corps, Denmark

3. Norwegian special forces

4. Special unit SEK M, Germany

5.ROC, Taiwan

6. French special forces

7. SEAL - "fur seals", special forces of the US Navy

8. Korean special forces

9. Dutch special forces

10. Iraqi intelligence services

11. Sniper, USA

12. Marinejegerkommandoen, Norway

13. Tanzania Special Forces

14. Forsvarets Spesialkommando, Norway

15. KSK, Germany

16. Shayetet 13, Israeli Navy

17. Peruvian special forces

18. Jagdkommando, Austria

19. US Army Special Forces

20. Australian Army Special Forces SOCOMD

21. Her Majesty's Special Service SAS

22. GSG 9 - Special Forces of the German Federal Police

23. Foreign intelligence of Israel - Mossad

24. SWAT - US Police Special Forces

25. NOCS - Police Special Forces of Italy

26. GCOS - French Special Operations Command

27. CANSOFCOM - Canadian Special Operations Command