90th Task Force (Thailand)
The Special Operation Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard (Thai: กองพันปฏิบัติการพิเศษรักษาพระองค์) (พัน.ปพ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as 90th Task Force (Thai: หน่วยปฏิบัติการเฉพาะกิจ 90) is a special mission unit and special operations battalion of the Royal Thai Army. It is currently part of the 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command.[1]
90th Task Force Special Operation Battalion, King's Guard 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard | |
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กองพันปฏิบัติการพิเศษรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์ | |
Unit insignia | |
Active | 1981–present |
Country | Thailand |
Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
Branch | Royal Thai Army |
Type | Special forces Special mission unit King's Guard |
Role | Air assault Airborne force Close protection Close quarters combat Counter terrorism Direct action High-value target Hostage rescue Special operations |
Size | Classified |
Part of | Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command |
Garrison/HQ | Thale Chup Son, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand |
Nickname(s) | ฉ.ก.90 (90th Task Force) |
Motto(s) | กล้าหาญ, เด็ดเดี่ยว, รวดเร็ว ("Brave, Steady, Prompt") |
Engagements | |
Website | http://swcom.rta.mi.th/index.php |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Thanasak Patimaprakorn |
History
The 90th Task force was founded by the 1st Infantry Division King's Guard in 1981. The unit was promoted to King's Guard in 2017.[2][3]
Mission
90th Task Force is a well-known Special Operations Unit tasked with Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism missions, usually provided directly from the Royal Thai Army HQ.[4][5]
See also
- British Special Air Service
- Australian Special Air Service Regiment
- New Zealand Special Air Service
- 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (SFOD-D)
- United States Army Special Forces
- Royal Thai Special Force
- Royal Thai Army Special Force
- Royal Thai Army Ranger
- Royal Thai Navy SEALs
- Thai Force Reconnaissance Marine
- Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment
- Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment
References
- Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- "เปลี่ยน รัชกาลเปลี่ยน หน่วย ร.อ.ใหม่เปลี่ยนแปลง ชื่อ หน่วยในพระองค์". April 23, 2019.
- "โปรดเกล้าฯ เปลี่ยนแปลงหน่วยทหารรักษาพระองค์และหน่วยทหารในพระองค์".
- Little, Alan (2017). Thailand - The Ups and Downs. Booksmango. p. 435. ISBN 6162450015.
- "Special Operations Division - Task Force 90 (official Thai webpage from 2009)". 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Archived from the original on 19 September 2009.
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