No. 62 Commando
No. 62 Commando or the Small Scale Raiding Force (SSRF) was a British Commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War. The unit was formed around a small group of commandos under the command of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). They carried out a number of raids before being disbanded in 1943.
| No. 62 Commando | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941–43 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Amphibious warfare Close-quarters combat Desert warfare Direct action Raiding |
| Size | 55 men maximum |
| Part of | Combined Operations Special Operations Executive |
| Garrison/HQ | Anderson Manor, Poole |
| Nickname(s) | Small Scale Raiding Force |
| Engagements | Second World War |
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