Special Forces (Maldives) - Selection and Training

Selection and Training

Special Forces of the MNDF are popular for their specialization in a wide variety of unique special operations skills, attained through a high level of training. The SF undergoes an intense yearlong calendar cycle of scrupulous special forces training which demands stringent physical agility, psychological wellbeing and intelligence. They also take pride in frequent cross training with foreign élite forces such as the US Army Special Forces, the US Navy Seals, the British SAS, the National Security Guards of India and the Army Commandos of Sri Lanka. The Soldiers are generally qualified in Parachuting and specializes on marksmanship, slithering, diving and other Special Ops tactical skills. On the whole, a profound emphasis is placed on physical fitness and skill training so that the each member will be able to withstand the rigors of real time tactical operations.

Recruitment of the First batch

• 1 - Volunteers from 18th Special Task Forces Team was selected to the trainings.
• 2 - Soldiers completed their first anti-terrorism tactics from Girifushi training center in Maldives.
• 3 - 20 best soldiers was selected from Girifushi training centre to the advanced trainings which was divided into 6 different tasks completed in L.Kahdhoo & Gdh.Kadehdhoo islands. Soldiers were trained in Maldives by instructors from various countries.
• 4 - Some weapons and tactics courses were completed in Sri Lanka.
• 5 - 24 officers completed anti-hijacking, hostage rescue, helicopter rappelling, land navigation and parachute courses in Sri Lanka
• 6 - Special forces team were trained from Commando regiment school and Special Forces training academy in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka.
• 7 - They also complete their advanced modern mortar and combat armed training 8 month course in Special forces academy in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka.