| Special Forces Group | |
|---|---|
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| Active | December 2015 - present[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Headquarters |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Special Operations Command |
Special Forces Group (SFG) is anAustralian Army formation command that forms part of theSpecial Operations Command (SOCOMD). The group is abrigade-level formation that commands all of the units assigned to Special Operations Command.[2][1] The Special Forces Group reports to the Special Operations Command.[2]
In October 2015, theChief of Army's Senior Advisory Committee (CASAC) recommended as part of a review of SOCOMD that a formation command be established within SOCOMD responsible for the command and control of SOCOMD units.[3] The Special Forces Group was subsequently established in December 2015.[1][4]
Brigadier Craig Shortt was appointed Commander Special Forces Group (COMO SFG) in December 2018.[5]
As of 2020, the Special Forces Group comprised the following units:[2]
The Special Forces Group is supported by the6th Aviation Regiment from the16th Aviation Brigade.[2][6] The 6th Aviation Regiment is under the operational command of SOCOMD for "directed special operations tasking".[7]