Forsvarets spesialstyrker


Forsvarets spesialstyrker is a unit in the Norwegian Armed Forces with overall responsibility for the special forces.
The unit was established on 1 January 2014 and consists of the Naval Special Operations Commando and the Special Operations Commando. In addition, 339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron is operationally under the command of the unit.

Background

Armed Forces' Special Command were created as an operational unit to replace the special operations department in the Defense Staff.
The two units in the command have tasks related to national military preparedness, as well as international operations. They can, upon request, assist civil authorities in domestic counterterrorist operations.
The unit's management and staff are based at Akershus Fortress in Oslo, while Marinejegerkommandoen is based at Haakonsvern Naval Base in Bergen and Forsvarets spesialkommando is based at Camp Rena, eastern Norway, though both units have several training facilities across the country.

Mission

The Armed Forces' Special Command mission is threefold:
  • National defence
  • Support for other sectors
  • Contribution to international operations

    Command

Commanding officers since establishment in 2014