Unit 777

Unit 777 Combat
الوحدة 777 قتال
Active1978 – present
Country Egypt
AllegianceMilitary of Egypt
BranchEgyptian Army
TypeSpecial forces
SizeClassified
Part ofEl-Sa'ka Forces
Garrison/HQSouthern Cairo
Mascot(s)The Eagle of Thunderbolt
EngagementsEgyptAir Flight 321
EgyptAir Flight 648
Larnaca International Airport Raid
Operation Eagle
Commanders
Current
commander
Classified
Notable
commanders
Hatem Saber
Aircraft flown
HelicopterWestland Sea King Commando
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Mil Mi-8
CH-47 Chinook

Unit 777 (Arabic: الوحدة 777 قتال), also known as Task Force 777, is a tier two special force in the Egyptian Army, falling under the El-Sa'ka Force. They specializes in black operations, commando style raids, counterterrorism, executive protection, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, manhunting, and special operations in behind enemy lines. It was created in 1978[1] by the government of Anwar Sadat in response to concerns of increased terrorist activity following the expulsion of Soviet military advisors from the country by Sadat and his efforts to achieve peace with Israel.[1]

  1. ^ a b Ryan, p.22