Airborne Special Service Company
Airborne Special Service Company | |
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Active | 1980 - Present |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Special operations force |
Role | Special operations Direct action Counter-terrorism Special reconnaissance Unconventional Warfare Airborne warfare |
Part of | Army Aviation and Special Forces Command (In Chinese) |
Garrison/HQ | Neipu, Pingtung County |
Nickname(s) | 自強中隊、涼山特勤隊 |
Motto(s) | 尚武求勝 自強不息 |
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The Airborne Special Service Company (Chinese: 高空特種勤務中隊, ASSC),[1] alternatively known as the Liang Shan Special Operations Company (涼山特勤隊), is a special forces unit belonging to the Republic of China Army (Taiwan Army).[2] The unit is reportedly based in Taiwan Pingtung County and tasked with carrying out commando operations, including decapitation strikes, in the event of a war.[2]
Composition[]
The ASSC reportedly is composed of approximately 150 personnel, and was founded around 1980. It is similar to the US Army’s Delta Force.[3] It is subordinate to the Army Aviation and Special Forces Command.[2]
See also[]
- Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit
- Republic of China Military Police Special Services Company
- Thunder Squad
References[]
- ^ Jean-Marie Thiébaud (2015). Dictionnaire encyclopédique international des abréviations, sigles et acronymes: armée et armement, gendarmerie, police, services de renseignement et services secrets français et étrangers, espionnage, contre-espionnage, services de secours, organisations révolutionnaires et terroristes (in French). L'Harmattan. p. 68. ISBN 978-2-343-04635-8.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Pan, Jason (January 6, 2018). "Spy possibly targeted top secret army unit: reports". Taipei Times. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ Minnick, Wendell (December 24, 2010). "Taiwan Modernizes, Streamlines Spec Ops". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
The ASSC just celebrated its 30th anniversary, a member said, noting there are 150 personnel and the unit “is similar to the U.S. Army’s Delta Force.”
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