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| Unit 999 | |
|---|---|
| الوحدة 999 قتال | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Allegiance | Military of Egypt |
| Branch | Egyptian Army |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal CBRN defense Clandestine operation Close-quarters combat Counterinsurgency Counterterrorism Desert warfare Direct action Executive protection Force protection Forward air control Hostage rescue Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | El-Sa'ka Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Southern Cairo |
| Motto(s) | Victory or Martyrdom |
| Mascot(s) | The Eagle of Thunderbolt |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
| Notable commanders | Hatem Saber |
Unit 999 (Arabic: الوحدة 999 قتال), also known as Task Force 999, is a tier two special operation force in the Egyptian Army, falling under the El-Sa'ka Forces.[1] It is capable of conducting air and land operations, that specializes in commando style raids, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, operating in difficult to access terrains, special warfare operation in behind enemy lines, special reconnaissance, and tracking targets. They are most often used for special reconnaissance missions to gathering intelligence.
- ^ "مقاتلو الصاعقة الـ 999 يؤدون يمين حماية الوطن فى مناورة "قادر".. صور". اليوم السابع. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-04-19.