Commandos of the Republic of Korea Army

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Republic of Korea Army Commando
대한민국 육군 특공대
Active1 October 1982 –
CountryFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Branch Flag of the Army of the Republic of Korea.svg Republic of Korea Army
Type Commando
RoleUnconventional warfare
Part of Republic of Korea Army

Commandos of the Republic of Korea Army are elite units of the Republic of Korea Army.

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History

On 1 October 1982, '702nd Special Assult Commando Regiment' and '705th Special Assult Commando Regiment' was founded.

Then many commandos were founded and they were attached to each corps in the ROK Army. They were operated under the command of the each Corps Command.

In October 2018, ROK Army changed their name from 'Special Assault Commando' to 'Commando'.

Active units

Brigades

Regiments

Battalions

Difference

Most soldiers of ROK Army Commandos are conscripted soldiers but most soldiers of ROK Army Special Warfare Command are career soldiers.

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References

  1. 대한민국 최초, 육군 제2신속대응사단의 중추 부대 제201신속대응여단; 황금독수리부대
  2. 대한민국 최초, 육군 제2신속대응사단의 중추 부대 제201신속대응여단; 황금독수리부대