Special Services Group
The Special Service Group, (codename: SSG; or SSG(Army), also known as Black Storks are a special operations force of Pakistan Army, mandated with ten primary and special missions: asymmetric warfare, special operations, Counter-proliferation, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and personnel recovery. It is an elite force similar to the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and the British Army's SAS. The special service regularly conducts its exercises with U.S. Special Forces, Chinese Special Operations Forces, and Special Air Service of the United Kingdom.
The actual strength is highly classified. Due to operational scope, the estimated figures have been increased to seven battalions, with the eventual formation of three combat brigade teams of special forces (10 battalions). The Special Service Group is currently commanded by of General Officer Commanding, Major-General Furrukh Bashir.
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