Bangladesh special operations forces

Bangladesh special operations forces (BSOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations.[1][2][3] They are "specially designated, organized, trained, and equipped forces, manned with selected personnel, using unconventional tactics, techniques, and modes of employment".[2]

Bangladesh Army Special Forces Para Commandos in action during Thunderbolt at Holey Artisan in Gulshan on the morning of July 2, 2016

History

The Commando qualified soldiers of the East Bengal Regiment formed commando companies in each Liberation War Sector of the Bangladesh Liberation Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War.They were highly trained and professional.They served as special warfare operators and gave support to the regular infantry soldiers of EBR , EPR and other regular forces of the Bangladesh Liberation Armed Forces. They conducted many raids and ambush at the very beginning of the war.They used to capture the armaments and logistics supplies of the Pakistan Army by these. They destroyed many roads and communication systems including bridges and electric communication systems.After getting the full strength of manpower and arms & ammunitions, they changed their strategy and started direct action including highly professional raid , ambush , Reconnaissance, air assault , airborne assault, man-hunt etc.[4][5]

On the other hand, a naval special commando unit was placed under Commander-in-chief General M. A. G. Osmani.They conducted major special operations in the seaport of Chittagong and at river ports Mongla, Narayanganj, and Chandpur.[6] The Crack Platoon was another specially trained unit of the Bangladesh Forces.It was basically a specialized unit of the Guerilla Force of Bangladesh.[7]

At the eleventh hour of the war on 12th December 1971, the Bangladesh Special Forces soldiers of Liberation Armed Forces participated with the allied force in a great airborne assault at Tangail.[8][9]

The first post-independence special forces were launched in 1992.[10]

Composition

Bangladesh Army

Bangladesh Navy

References
  1. Bowyer, Richard (2007) [First published 1999]. Dictionary of Military Terms (3rd ed.). A & C Black. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-4081-0210-7. special forces ... highly trained elite troops, who specialize in unconventional military operations (such as covert operations, intelligence gathering, raids, sabotage, etc.)
  2. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (2019). NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions (English and French) (PDF). AAP-06. Brussels: NATO Standardization Agency. p. 2-S-8. Retrieved 23 June 2020. special operations ... Military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, trained and equipped forces using distinct techniques and modes of employment.
  3. Joint Chiefs of Staff (16 July 2014). Special Operations. Joint Publication. 3–05. Washington, DC: Department of Defense. p. GL-11. Retrieved 23 June 2020. special operations forces. Those Active and Reserve Component forces of the Services designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations.
  4. 2 No Sector ebong K Force commander Khaled er kotha. Dhaka ISBN 984-7008-0001-5: Dibyaprakash. 2008. p. 25.CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. https://doc.liberationwarbangladesh.net/books/dtnl/#p=26
  6. "History". Liberation War Museum.
  7. Chandan, Md Shahnawaz Khan (27 March 2015). "Brave Hearts". Star Weekend.
  8. https://www.thedailystar.net/supplements/independence-day-special-2015/the-tangail-landings-signal-victory-73754
  9. https://www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org/december-121971/
  10. "Stay alert to deal with unexpected situation". The Daily Star. UNB. 3 November 2018. The journey of the special force was launched in 1992, said [President] Hamid.
  11. https://bd.usembassy.gov/united-states-united-kingdom-and-bangladesh-special-operations-exchange-promotes-regional-stability-ensures-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific/
  12. Detsch, Andrew (22 November 2013). "With Pricey Naval Revamp, Bangladesh Can't Afford to Fail". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2019-01-31. Hasina also provided funding for ... the Navy's Special Warfare and Diving Salvage (SWADS) unit.


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