The Most Ferocious Special Forces Around the World

Published on 04/25/2018
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Grup Gerak Khas

The 21 Gerup Gerak Khas, or GGK, is the special forces unit within the Malaysian Army. They must handle counter-terrorism and intelligence gathering, in addition to much more. Though they began back in 1965, the world began to learn about them between 1968 and 1989.

Grup Gerak Khas

Grup Gerak Khas


During that time, they successfully pacified the communist insurgency within the country’s jungles. Their motto is “Swift and Agile,” or without translation, “Cepat Dan Cergas.”
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Japanese Special Forces Group

This unit, the SFGp, was established specifically to handle counter-terrorism and conduct military operations, as well as deter guerrilla attacks on the country’s soil. The Japanese gather their recruits from their 1st Airborne Brigade.

Japanese Special Forces Group

Japanese Special Forces Group


The SFGp trains at a special facility within the JGSDF Narashino, Chiba camp. In order to conceal their identities, the soldiers have their faces hidden under balaclavas. Unless their commander gives authorization, they must keep them hidden.

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