Special Operation Forces (Jordan)

King Abdullah II Special Forces Group
King Abdullah II Special Forces Group
Active	1963 - Present
Country	Jordan
Branch	Royal Jordanian Army
Type	Special operation
Size	N/A
Part of	101st SFU , 71SFU , 51 SSU
Garrison/HQ	Amman
Color of Beret	Maroon

King Abdullah II Special Forces Group (Arabic: العمليات الخاصة ورد الفعل السريع), commonly known as the JORSOF are strategic-level special forces of the Royal Jordanian Army under the Jordanian Armed Forces. Founded on April 15, 1963, on the orders of the late King Hussein, its primary roles include reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, search and evacuation, intelligence gathering combat, and the protection of key sites. The Special Forces Group are also charged with carrying out precision strikes against critical enemy targets. The unit^[1] is equipped and trained to be able to operate behind enemy lines for long periods without any logistical support, and is considered some of the best in the Middle East.^{[2][by whom?]}