Special Operations Forces Grouping (Argentina)
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The Special Operations Forces Grouping (Spanish: Agrupación de Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales, AFOE) is a special operations unit of the Argentine Army.
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Special Operations Forces Grouping | |
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Agrupación de Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales | |
Active | 2005–present |
Country | Argentina |
Branch | Argentine Army |
Type | Special Operations Forces |
Role | Special Reconnaissance Light Infantry Air Assault Airborne Operations |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Rapid Deployment Force |
Garrison/HQ | Campo de Mayo, Buenos Aires |
Nickname(s) | AFOE |
Motto(s) | "Sapientia et Labore" (601st) |
Colors | red, green |
Anniversaries | 6 December |
Engagements | Falklands War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt.Col. Mohamed Alí Seineldín (601st Commando) |
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