Syrian Special Mission Forces

Syrian Special Mission Forces
Syrian Special Mission Forces
Active	2014–present
Country	Syrian Arab Republic
Allegiance	Syrian Arab Republic
Branch	Ministry of Interior
Type	Quick reaction force
Role	Close-quarters combat; Counter-insurgency; Counter-terrorism; Direct action; Guerrilla warfare; Hostage rescue; Offensive; Raiding; Reconnaissance; Special operations; Unconventional warfare; Urban warfare
Garrison/HQ	Damascus
Engagements	Syrian Civil War Qalamoun offensive (June–August 2014) ; Rif Dimashq offensive (June–October 2016) ; Battle of al-Hasakah (2016) ; Aleppo offensive (November–December 2016) ; 2017 Jobar offensive ; Battle of Harasta (2017–2018) ;
Commanders
Commander	Bassel al-Shaker

The Syrian Special Mission Forces (Arabic: وحدة المهام الخاصة) are a Quick reaction force of the Ministry of Interior. They are tasked with defending against terrorist attacks on government-controlled parts of Aleppo and Damascus, and other urban settings.

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