List of special forces units
This is a list of special forces units.
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
China, People's Republic of
Colombia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no military. The UIE unit of the Civil Guard is trained in VIP protection and hostage rescue, and also assists with dangerous criminal arrests.Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Finland
France
See unofficial site. French special forces operate under the Special Operation Command. First circle units are permanently under that command, while second circle units may be called in if necessary.Germany
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Lithuania
Malaysia
Netherlands
(Holland)
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
South Korea
Soviet Union
Spain
Sudan
Sweden
Taiwan (Republic of China)
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Main article: U.S. special forces.