Kystjegerkommandoen

Coastal Ranger Command
Kystjegerkommandoen
Active2001- current
Country Norway
Branch Royal Norwegian Navy
TypeCommando
Size130-140 Operators[1]
Part ofRoyal Norwegian Navy
Garrison/HQHarstad
Engagements
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Harekate Yolo
ISAF
Destruction of Syria's chemical weapons
Resolute Support Mission
Operation Active Endeavour
DecorationsUnited States Commendation Medal

Kystjegerkommandoen (English: "Coastal Ranger Command", or KJK) is a unit in the Royal Norwegian Navy. KJK is a marine commando unit trained to operate in littoral combat theatres, filling the role of marines and coastal artillery.

The unit consists of coastal rangers and vessel operators. Home base is at Trondenes in Harstad Municipality in North Norway.

  1. ^ Leraand, Day (2021-06-25). "Kystjegerkommandoen". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2021-11-09.