| Norwegian Special Operations Command | |
|---|---|
| Forsvarets spesialstyrker | |
 | |
| Active | 2014- |
| Country |  Norway |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Akershus Fortress |
| Engagements | Kosovo conflict Operation Enduring Freedom (Task Force K-Bar) Operation Anaconda Operation Jacana International Security Assistance Force Operation Pickaxe-Handle Operation Atalanta Operation Ocean Shield Resolute Support Mission American University of Afghanistan attack Hostage situation at Hetal Hotel, Kabul May 2015 [1] 2018 Inter-Continental Hotel Kabul attack 2015 Park Palace guesthouse attack Fall of Kabul (2021) |
| Decorations |  United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation |
Forsvarets spesialstyrker (English: Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM)) is a unit in the Norwegian Armed Forces with overall responsibility for the special forces.
The unit was established on 1 January 2014 and consists of the Naval Special Operations Commando (MJK) and the Special Operations Commando (FSK). In addition, 339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (from the Royal Norwegian Air Force) is operationally under the command of the NORSOCOM.[2]
- ^ Johnsen, Nilas (2017-02-16). Mikalsen, Helge (ed.). "Norske spesialsoldater i Afghanistan: – de vi slåss mot kjemper til døden". Verdens Gang. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ "Ny sjef for Forsvarets spesialstyrker". 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2022-05-06.