Royal Special Forces
The Special Operation Forces of the Jordanian Armed Forces were founded in 1963 on the orders of the late King Hussein. In the early 1970s, Jordan's Special Forces were developed and assigned the tasks of reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, search and evacuation, combat, and the protection of key sites. The Special Forces have also been charged with precision missions including the targeting of military convoys and the cutting off of enemy supply lines and communications. Members are equipped and trained to be able to operate behind enemy lines for long periods without any logistical support. Currently the Special Forces branch consists of two specially trained battalions (71 and 101), and two paratroop battalions (81 and 91). Attached to them several special operations units, equipped with advanced equipment to make them as mobile as possible.
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