Light Commando Battalion


The Light Commando Battalions are commando units of the Pakistan Army, tasked with special operations and counter-terrorism. Each battalion is part of a Pakistan Army infantry regiment. The Light Commando Battalions play a similar role to the US Army's Ranger Regiment.

Known Operations

The LCB took part in defending military bases, which were attacked by militants on 15th August 2014. On 15 April 2015, the LCB held an open day for select members of the public to let them see the work of the unit, as part of a public awareness campaign. A company from Light Commando Battalion was assigned for the security measures of the 2021 Tour By The New Zealand Cricket Team before it was cancelled.
In June 2017, 2nd LCB participated in a raid, with other units, on a suspected militant base in Mastung, Balochistan.
The LCB participated in the Pakistan Day parade in Islamabad on 23 March 2022.
On 5th March 2025, 8th LCB was deployed following the 2025 Bannu Cantonment Attack along with Zarrar Anti Terrorist Unit to contain the situation.

List

  • 1st Light Commando Battalion
  • 2nd Light Commando Battalion
  • 3rd Light Commando Battalion
  • 4th Light Commando Battalion
  • 5th Light Commando Battalion
  • 6th Light Commando Battalion
  • 7th Light Commando Battalion
  • 8th Light Commando Battalion
  • 9th Light Commando Battalion
  • 10th Light Commando Battalion