Special Commando | |
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Commando Speciale | |
Active | 1972 – May 1975 |
Country | Kingdom of Laos |
Allegiance | Royal Lao Government |
Branch | Royal Lao Army |
Type | Commando |
Role | Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters combat Counterinsurgency Direct action Direct fire Executive protection Force protection Forward air control Irregular warfare Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Riot control Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
Size | 412 men (at height) |
Part of | Royal Lao Armed Forces |
Headquarters | Seno, near Savannakhet |
Nickname(s) | Special Commando (SPECOM), CCS in French |
Engagements | Battle of Thakhek |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Thao Ty |
SPECOM was the English acronym for Special Commando or Commando Speciale in French, the commando unit of the Royal Lao Armed Forces (commonly known by its French acronym FAR), which operated during the final phase of the Laotian Civil War from 1972 to 1975.