Special Services Group

The Special Service Group are a special operations force mandated with ten primary and special missions: asymmetric warfare, special operations, counter-proliferation, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and personnel recovery.

Estimated official figures are summed up to 7,000 men, divided in 10 combat battalions; however the actual strength is highly classified. Due to operational scope, the estimated figures have been increased to seven battalions, with the eventual formation of three combat brigade teams of special forces (9 battalions). The Special Service Group is currently commanded by of General Officer Commanding, Major-General Furrukh Bashir.