Forsvarets Spesialkommando
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Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) (Special Operations Command[1]) is a special operations forces unit of the Norwegian Special Operation Forces (Norwegian: Forsvarets Spesialstyrker).[2] The unit was established in 1982[3] due to the increased risk of terrorist activity against Norwegian interests, including the oil platforms in the North Sea.[4]
Special Operations Command | |
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Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) | |
Active | 1982–present |
Country | Norway |
Branch | Norwegian Special Operation Forces (Norwegian: Forsvarets Spesialstyrker) |
Type | Special forces |
Size | Classified |
Garrison/HQ | Rena leir |
Motto(s) | Thoroughness provides security |
Decorations | Army Presidential Unit Citation |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Brage Andreas Larssen |
Insignia | |
Headdress | Maroon beret |
On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian Special Operation Command (NORSOCOM),[1] was established uniting the FSK and the Naval Special Operation Command (Norwegian: Marinejegerkommandoen) (MJK) under the command in the Norwegian Armed Forces.[2] In 2014, FSK established an all female unit Jegertroppen (Jeger Troop).[5]