What is the duty of SSG commandos in Pakistan?

Can a soldier join SSG?

People from any armed forces of Pakistan (Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan AirForce) are eligible to join SSG commandos. For the upcoming SSG commando course, soldiers (and officers) serving in the military must apply through the appropriate channels.

Is SSG better than Para SF?

The Indian Para-SF has generally been praised for its agility and ability to penetrate deep into enemy territory while the Pakistani SSG or Special Services Group have been lauded for being a battle-hardened unit who have demolished staunchest of the enemies.

Who is in charge of the SSG in Pakistan?

Chain of command and control of the SSG falls within the domain of the Pakistan Army’s Strategic Forces Command (ASFC), and its personnel are directly recruited into the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) ‘s counter-terrorism division upon their retirements.

How many battalions are in the Army SSG?

The Army SSG initially had six battalions and each battalion had specialization units, specialized in the different war spectrum: desert, mountain, long-distance ranger, and deep diving warfare. In August 1965, the operational scope of the Army SSG was expanded from a battalion-size to larger special operation outfit.

Who is the SSG specialist in the Army?

The Army SSG specialist, in U.S. Woodland uniform, performing the Mountain warfare course in a demonstration being performed for the Russian Spetnaz in 2016.

How big is the Special Service Group ( SSG )?

The SSG is a regiment-sized unit, and is headquartered at Tarbela Cantonment. It is headed by a major-general and divided into eight battalions. Each battalion comprises 700 men in four companies, with each company split into platoons and then into 10-man teams. Each battalion is commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

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