Special Forces Group (Australia)
Special Forces Group (SFG) is an Australian Army formation command that forms part of the Special Operations Command (SOCOMD). The group is a brigade-level formation that commands all of the units assigned to Special Operations Command. The Special Forces Group reports to the Special Operations Command.
Special Forces Group | |
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Active | December 2015 - present |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Headquarters |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Special Operations Command |
In October 2015, the Chief of Army's Senior Advisory Committee (CASAC) recommended as part of a review of SOCOMD that a formation command be established within SOCOMD responsible for the command and control of SOCOMD units. The Special Forces Group was subsequently established in December 2015.
Brigadier Craig Shortt was appointed Commander Special Forces Group (COMO SFG) in December 2018.
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