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| Special Forces Command | |
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| Active | 2012–present |
| Country |  Switzerland |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Special operations force |
| Size | 2,445[1] |
| Part of | Swiss Armed Forces[2] |
| Garrison/HQ | Monteceneri[2] |
The Special Forces Command (German: Kommando Spezialkräfte) is an infantry corps of the Swiss Armed Forces specialised in rapid offensive operations, intel gathering and operations in urban areas, open fields and other difficult terrains, capable of acting on short notice.[3] Grenadiers are subjected to considerable physical strain, applicants are required to be in excellent physical conditions, and recruits are chosen through a strict selection process.[4]
The Grenadiers have been part of the Grenadier Command 1 since the "Army XXI" reform in late 2004, before which Grenadier units were integrated in other regiments. Grenadier Command 1, subordinated to the "Reconnaissance Formations of the Armed Forces and Grenadiers", is headquartered in Rivera.[2] The Grenadiers' motto, shared with many other military institutions, is "Semper Fidelis".[5]
- ^ "Neue Armeeauszählung liegt vor" (in German). Schweizer Armee. 2019-09-18.
- ^ a b c "Commandement Grenadiers 1". Swiss Land Forces. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
- ^ "Bat Gren". Swiss Land Forces. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
- ^ "Detailseite Job". Swiss Land Forces. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2009.
- ^ "Culture". Swiss Land Forces. Archived from the original on 7 August 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.