Syrian Special Mission Forces | |
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Active | 2014–present |
Country | Syrian Arab Republic |
Allegiance | Syrian Arab Republic |
Branch | Ministry of Interior |
Type | Quick reaction force |
Role | Close-quarters combat Counter-insurgency Counter-terrorism Direct action Guerrilla warfare Hostage rescue Offensive Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Unconventional warfare Urban warfare |
Garrison/HQ | Damascus |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Commander | Maj. Gen. Bassel al-Shaker |
The Syrian Special Mission Forces (Arabic: وحدة المهام الخاصة) are a quick reaction force of the Ministry of Interior. They are tasked with defending against terrorist attacks on government-controlled parts of Aleppo and Damascus, and other urban settings.[5][6]
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