Afghan Commando Forces
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The Afghan Commando Forces were the former combined commando, paratrooper and special formations of the Afghan Armed Forces, composed of numerous brigades, regiments and battalions established by King Mohammad Zahir Shah in 1964 and disbanded in 1992, following the collapse of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and the events of the Afghan Civil War.[1][2]
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Afghan Commando Forces | |
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Persian: نیروهای کماندوی افغانستان | |
Active | 1964–1992 |
Disbanded | 28 April 1992 |
Country | Afghanistan |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Afghanistan Republic of Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan |
Branch | Afghan Army |
Type | Commando, airborne forces, special forces |
Role | Airborne assault, air assault, special operations, shock troop |
Size | 3 brigades, 14 battalions and 1 regiment (1989) |
Nickname(s) | “Champions” (شیرجنگ) “Heroes” (قهرمان) |
Colors | Maroon Sky Blue |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Hero of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (37th Commando Brigade) |
Aircraft flown | |
Helicopter | Mil Mi-17, Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-6, Mil Mi-4 |
Transport | Antonov An-32, Antonov An-26, Antonov An-24, Antonov An-12 |
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