Forsvarets Spesialkommando
Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) (Special Operations Command) is a special operations forces unit of the Norwegian Special Operation Forces (Norwegian: Forsvarets Spesialstyrker). The unit was established in 1982 due to the increased risk of terrorist activity against Norwegian interests, including the oil platforms in the North Sea.
| Special Operations Command | |
|---|---|
| Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) | |
Forsvarets Spesialkommando Insignia | |
| 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), was established uniting the FSK and the Naval Special Operation Command (Norwegian: Marinejegerkommandoen) (MJK) under the command in the Norwegian Armed Forces. In 2014, FSK established an all female unit Jegertroppen (Jeger Troop).
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