M-Squadron

M-Squadron
Squadron Insignia
ActiveFebruary 22, 1973–present
Country Netherlands
BranchNetherlands Marine Corps
TypeSpecial Operations Forces
RoleSpecial operations
Counter-terrorism
Law enforcement
SizeClassified
Part ofNLMARSOF
Garrison/HQMariniers Training Commando, Doorn
Motto(s)Semper Paratus Pro Justitia[1] ("Always Ready for Justice")
Commanders
Current
commander
Classified

M-Squadron, formerly the Unit Interventie Mariniers (Marine Intervention Unit, UIM), and before that known as the Bijzondere Bijstandseenheid (Special Support Unit, BBE),[2] is an elite Dutch special forces unit which is tasked with conducting domestic counter-terrorist operations. M-Squadron is part of the Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces of the Netherlands Marine Corps.

  1. ^ "Maritiem Digitaal NL".
  2. ^ Miller 2003, p. 76.

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