Special Forces Group

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The Special Forces Group is an elite Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force unit specializing in counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, and high-risk special operations.

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instanceOf special forces unit
allegiance Japan NERFINISHED
branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED
canDeployOverseas true
country Japan
dateFormed March 2004
equipmentIncludes body armor
communications equipment
night vision devices
specialized small arms
established 2004
garrison Camp Narashino NERFINISHED
Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture NERFINISHED
hasNickname Japanese SAS NERFINISHED
inspiredBy British Special Air Service NERFINISHED
United States Army Special Forces NERFINISHED
isClassified partially classified
isEliteUnit true
location Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan NERFINISHED
mission conduct counterinsurgency operations
conduct hostage rescue operations
conduct special operations in defense of Japan
respond to terrorist incidents in Japan
support international peacekeeping operations
motto Ichigeki Hissatsu NERFINISHED
notableCapability covert special operations
rapid response to domestic terrorism
operatesUnder Ground Staff Office of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED
parentOrganization Japan Ground Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED
partOf Japan Ground Self-Defense Force NERFINISHED
primaryAreaOfOperations Japan NERFINISHED
recruitsFrom Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel
role counterterrorism
direct action
high-risk special operations
hostage rescue
special reconnaissance
unconventional warfare
selectionProcess highly selective
trainingIncludes close-quarters battle
counterterrorism tactics
maritime operations
mountain warfare
parachute operations
urban warfare
translationOfMotto Sure kill with one blow
type land warfare special operations unit
uniformFeature often uses distinctive camouflage patterns

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Central Readiness Force (historical) subordinateUnit Special Forces Group
subject surface form: Central Readiness Force