Syrian Special Mission Forces
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| Syrian Special Mission Forces | |
|---|---|
| قوات المهام الخاصة السورية | |
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| Active | 2014–2024 |
| Country |  Ba'athist Syria |
| Branch | Ministry of Interior |
| Type | Quick reaction force |
| Garrison/HQ | Damascus |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Last Commander | Major General Bassel al-Shaker |
| Insignia | |
| Former Logo |  |
The Syrian Special Mission Forces (Arabic: وحدة المهام الخاصة) was a quick reaction force of the Ministry of Interior of formerly Ba'athist Syria. They were tasked with defending against attacks on government-controlled parts of Aleppo and Damascus, and other urban settings.[5][6]
The unit received military training and weapons from Russia.[6] The unit was comparable to the Russian ODON. The SSMF used Russian-supplied AK-103 and AK-104 as the main service rifles; the former main rifles were the AK-47 and most likely, the AKM as well.[7] From 2023 to 2024, SMF also used Iranian copy of the M4 carbine, Fajr 224.[8]
According to Al-Masdar News, the Special Mission Forces were mainly, although not exclusively, intended for urban security actions,[9] as well as carrying out force protection and security operations against terrorist activities.[10]
