Special Operations Regiment (Thailand)

The Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment or Air Force Commando (Thai: 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.[1][2]

Special Operation Regiment at Korat RTAFB 2002
Special Operations Regiment,
Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment
กรมปฏิบัติการพิเศษ
หน่วยบัญชาการอากาศโยธิน
Unit insignia
Active1976–present
CountryThailand
AllegianceHM The King of Thailand
Branch Royal Thai Air Force
Type
RoleAir 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 ofRoyal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment
Garrison/HQDon Muang Air Base, Bangkok
Nickname(s)COMMANDO
Engagements
Websitehttps://sor.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/page-main(in Thai)

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
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
  1. http://www2.sfc.rtaf.mi.th/index.php/2017-02-01-01-28-28/2017-02-01-01-56-55
  2. http://www3.rtarf.mi.th/ucml/index.php?p=show_detail&id=21799
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