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{{infobox military unit
|unit_name= Special Tactics and Reconnaissance
|unit_name= Atmoran Special Shock Group
|native_name = ''Speciale Tactieken  en Verkenningseenheid''
|native_name = ''Groep Speciale Stoottroepen''
|image= [[File:Insigne du Special Air Service (SAS).svg|165px]]
|image= [[File:Insigne du Special Air Service (SAS).svg|165px]]
|caption= SPECTRE insignia  
|caption= GSS insignia  
|dates= 15 March 1921 – present (161 years)
|dates= 15 March 1942 – present (74 years)
|country= {{flag|Atmora}}
|country= {{flag|Atmora}}
|allegiance=
|allegiance=
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|size= ''Classified''
|size= ''Classified''
|command_structure=
|command_structure=
|garrison= [[File:Seal_of_the_Joint_Special_Operations_Command_(Atmora).png|23px]] [[Joint Special Operations Forces Command]]
|garrison= [[File:Seal_of_the_Joint_Special_Operations_Command_(Atmora).png|23px]] [[Atmoran Special Operations Forces Command]]
|garrison_label= Part of
|garrison_label= Part of
|nickname= The Black Devils  
|nickname= The Black Devils  
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The '''Special Tactics and Reconnaissance''' ({{wpl|Dutch language|Iravian}}: ''Speciale Tactieken  en Verkenningseenheid''), commonly abbreviated as '''SPECTREs''',  is an elite {{wpl|special mission unit}} of the [[Atmoran Army]], under operational control of the [[Joint Special Operations Forces Command]]. The unit is tasked with specialized missions primarily involving {{wpl|hostage rescue}} and {{wpl|counter-terrorism}}, as well as {{wpl|direct action}} and {{wpl|special reconnaissance}} against {{wpl|high-value targets}}.  
The '''Atmoran Special Shock Group''' ({{wpl|Dutch language|Iravian}}: ''Groep Speciale Stoottroepen''), commonly abbreviated as '''GSS''',  is an elite {{wpl|special mission unit}} of the [[Atmoran Army]], under the operational control of the [[Atmoran Special Operations Forces Command]]. The unit is tasked with specialized missions primarily involving {{wpl|hostage rescue}} and {{wpl|counter-terrorism}}, as well as {{wpl|direct action}} and {{wpl|special reconnaissance}} against {{wpl|high-value targets}}.  


Most SPECTREs operators are selected from the Atmoran Army's [[Special Research Unit]], as well as from other special operations units.
Most GSS operators are selected from the Atmoran Army's [[Special Research Unit]] and other special operations units.


==History==
==History==

Latest revision as of 20:01, 19 June 2023

Atmoran Special Shock Group
Groep Speciale Stoottroepen
Insigne du Special Air Service (SAS).svg
GSS insignia
Active15 March 1942 – present (74 years)
Country Atmora
BranchAtmora Atmoran Army
TypeSpecial operations force
Special Mission Unit
RolePrimary missions:
  • Unconventional warfare
  • Foreign internal defense
  • Special reconnaissance
  • Direct action
  • Counter-terrorism

Other roles:

  • Counter-proliferation
  • Counter-insurgency
  • Hostage rescue
  • Information operations
  • Humanitarian missions
  • Counter-narcotics
  • Security forces assistance
SizeClassified
Part ofSeal of the Joint Special Operations Command (Atmora).png Atmoran Special Operations Forces Command
Nickname(s)The Black Devils
Motto(s)Who dares win
"Wie durft wint"
Commanders
CommanderMajor General Lysithea van Middendorp
Deputy CommanderColonel Huibert Taalen
Adjudant-majoorAMaj Sjang van Toly

The Atmoran Special Shock Group (Iravian: Groep Speciale Stoottroepen), commonly abbreviated as GSS, is an elite special mission unit of the Atmoran Army, under the operational control of the Atmoran Special Operations Forces Command. The unit is tasked with specialized missions primarily involving hostage rescue and counter-terrorism, as well as direct action and special reconnaissance against high-value targets.

Most GSS operators are selected from the Atmoran Army's Special Research Unit and other special operations units.

History

Organization and structure

Recruitment

Selection process

Training

Uniform

Operations and clandestine operations

See also