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The '''Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment''' or '''Air Force Commando''' ({{th-lang|กรมปฏิบัติการพิเศษ หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน}}) is unit in the [[Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment]] 's Special Combat Operations Squadron, has been in existence since the late 1976s. Part of [[Royal Thai Air Force]], they are based near [[Don Mueang International Airport]] and provide anti-hijacking capabilities.<ref>http://www2.sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-56-55</ref><ref>http://www3.rtarf.mi.th/ucml/index.php?p=show_detail&id=21799</ref> |
The '''Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment''' or '''Air Force Commando''' ({{th-lang|กรมปฏิบัติการพิเศษ หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน}}) is unit in the [[Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment]] 's Special Combat Operations Squadron, has been in existence since the late 1976s. Part of [[Royal Thai Air Force]], they are based near [[Don Mueang International Airport]] and provide anti-hijacking capabilities.<ref>http://www2.sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-56-55</ref><ref>http://www3.rtarf.mi.th/ucml/index.php?p=show_detail&id=21799</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Royal Thai Air Force has a combined SF unit within 201 Helicopter Squadron, 2 Wing, at Lopburi. The unit, numbering less than 100 men, is responsible for para-rescue, combat control missions, and anti-terrorist operations around airports. In early 1988 a heliborne detachment rescued a Thai fighter pilot shot down along the border during hostilities with Laos. During April-May 1988, 43 members from the unit held '''Badge Tram 88''' field exercises in Thailand with a [[United States Air Force Combat Control Team|US Air Force Combat Team]]. |
The Royal Thai Air Force has a combined SF unit within 201 Helicopter Squadron, 2 Wing, at Lopburi. The unit, numbering less than 100 men, is responsible for para-rescue, combat control missions, and anti-terrorist operations around airports. In early 1988 a heliborne detachment rescued a Thai fighter pilot shot down along the border during hostilities with Laos. During April-May 1988, 43 members from the unit held '''Badge Tram 88''' field exercises in Thailand with a [[United States Air Force Combat Control Team|US Air Force Combat Team]]. |
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| Special Operations Regiment, Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment | |
|---|---|
| กรมปฏิบัติการพิเศษ หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1976–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Air Force |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | Air assault Airborne forces Close protection Close quarters combat Combat medicine Combat search and rescue Counter-Terrorism Direct Action Fire support Forward air control Hostage Rescue Intelligence-gathering Personnel recovery Reconnaissance missions Special operations Unconventional Warfare |
| Part of | Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Don Muang Air Base, Bangkok |
| Nickname(s) | COMMANDO |
| Engagements | |
| Website | https://sor.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/page-main(in Thai) |
The Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment or Air Force Commando (Template:Th-lang) is unit in the Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment 's Special Combat Operations Squadron, has been in existence since the late 1976s. Part of Royal Thai Air Force, they are based near Don Mueang International Airport and provide anti-hijacking capabilities.[1][2]
History
The Royal Thai Air Force has a combined SF unit within 201 Helicopter Squadron, 2 Wing, at Lopburi. The unit, numbering less than 100 men, is responsible for para-rescue, combat control missions, and anti-terrorist operations around airports. In early 1988 a heliborne detachment rescued a Thai fighter pilot shot down along the border during hostilities with Laos. During April-May 1988, 43 members from the unit held Badge Tram 88 field exercises in Thailand with a US Air Force Combat Team.
Organization
RTAF: Special Operation Regiment Command
- RTAF: Command Center
- RTAF: 1st Special Operation Battalion (Commando)
- RTAF: 2nd Special Operation Battalion (Commando)
- RTAF: 3rd Special Operation Battalion (Commando)
- RTAF: Aerial Support Company
- RTAF: Combat Search and Rescue Center (CSAR) (Pararescuemen)
Land vehicles
| Model | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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| Cadillac Gage Commando | United States | Armored car | 12 | With 12.7mm and 7.62mm MG |
| Condor | Germany | Armored car | 18 | With 20mm and 7.62mm MG |
References
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