| Special Warfare Group | |
|---|---|
 Patch of the Special Warfare Group | |
| Active | 1989 – present |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Branch |  Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | |
| Part of | Naval Diving Unit Special Operations Task Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Sembawang Camp |
| Nickname | "A-Team" |
| Mottos | "Will to Do, Spirit to Dare" |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | COL Lau Bock Thiam |
TheSpecial Warfare Group (SWG) is the primaryspecial forces unit of theRepublic of Singapore Navy (RSN) responsible for conductingspecial operations from sea, air, and land. It is one of six squadrons of theNaval Diving Unit (NDU).[1]
It is also a component of theSpecial Operations Task Force (SOTF), alongside theSpecial Operations Force (SOF) of theSingapore Army.[2][3]
Information about the SWG is designated asclassified.
Formed in 1989, the group prosecutesspecial operations andcounter-terrorism operations in the maritime domain, with capabilities of being deployed from the sea, air, and land.[4] Due to the sensitive nature of their operations, their size and the identities of their operators are keptclassified.
To qualify as an operator of the Special Warfare Group, prospective candidates must be regular servicemen and pass the Combat Diver Course, Special Forces Qualification Course, and Special Warfare Advanced Training.[5][6]
Operators within the squadron are tasked with conducting maritime special operations includingcounter-terrorism anddirect action. The size of the unit and the details of their missions are keptclassified due to their sensitive nature.
Best performing operators are often sent to overseas courses such as theUnited States Navy'sBasic Underwater Demolition/SEAL course.[7]
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