Unit 999
Unit 999 (Arabic: الوحدة 999 قتال), also known as Task Force 999, is an Egyptian military special operations and reconnaissance unit.[1]
| Unit 999 | |
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| الوحدة 999 قتال | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Allegiance | Military of Egypt |
| Branch | Egyptian Army |
| Type | Special Operations Forces |
| Role | Air assault Airborne forces Close quarters combat Reconnaissance missions Special operations Special reconnaissance Unconventional Warfare |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | Thunderbolt |
| Garrison/HQ | Southern Cairo |
| Motto(s) | Victory or Martyrdom |
| Mascot(s) | The Eagle of Thunderbolt |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
| Notable commanders | Hatem Saber |
References
- "مقاتلو الصاعقة الـ 999 يؤدون يمين حماية الوطن فى مناورة "قادر".. صور". اليوم السابع. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
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