Naval Special Warfare Command (Thailand)
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The Naval Special Warfare Command[1] (Thai: หน่วยบัญชาการสงครามพิเศษทางเรือ), commonly known as the Royal Thai Navy SEALs[2] (an acronym for SEa–Air–Land),[1] is the special operations force of the Royal Thai Navy.
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Naval Special Warfare Command Royal Thai Navy SEALs | |
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หน่วยบัญชาการสงครามพิเศษทางเรือ | |
Active | Naval Special Warfare Command (2008–present) Naval Special Warfare Group (1991–2008) 1956 – present |
Country | Thailand |
Branch | Royal Thai Navy |
Type | Naval Special operations forces |
Size | 2 regiments |
Part of | Royal Thai Fleet Counter Terrorist Operations Center Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters |
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Website | http://www2.fleet.navy.mi.th/nswc/index.php/main/index |
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The unit was set up in the name of Underwater Demolition Assault Unit in 1956 with the assistance of the U.S. Government.[3] A small element within the Navy SEALs has been trained to conduct maritime counter-terrorism missions.[4] The unit has close ties with the United States Navy SEALs and conducts regular training exercises.[5]