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'''Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker''' (English: Nordenland Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM)) is a branch of the Nordenland Defense Forces with overall responsibility for the special forces.
'''Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker''' (English: Nordenland Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM)) is a branch of the Nordenland Defense Forces with overall responsibility for the special forces.


The unit was established on 1 January 2014 and consists of the [[Royal Nordenic Army|Army]] 's [[Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommandoen|Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommandoen (HSK)]] and the [[Royal Nordenic Navy|Navy]]'s [[Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe|Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe (MKG)]]. Additionally, the [[339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron]] from the [[Royal Nordenic Air Force]] is operationally under the command of NORSOCOM. Generalmajor Torstein Eirik Blix, is the current chief of the branch.
The unit was established on 1 January 2014 and consists of the [[Royal Nordenic Army|Army]] 's [[Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando|Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK)]] and the [[Royal Nordenic Navy|Navy]]'s [[Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe|Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe (MKG)]]. Additionally, the [[339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron]] from the [[Royal Nordenic Air Force]] is operationally under the command of NORSOCOM. [[wikipedia:Major_general|Major General]] [[Torstein Eirik Blix]], is the current chief of the branch.


= Background =
= Background =
Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker was established as an operational unit, replacing the special operations division of the [[Nordenland Defense Forces|Defense Staff]]. It is responsible for the joint operational management of the special forces within the [[Nordenland Defense Forces]], ensuring the production of specialized forces and overseeing support activities for the two divisions under its command. The two divisions of the unit are tasked with national military readiness and international operations. They can also, upon request, assist civilian authorities in domestic counterterrorism operations.


'''Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker''' was established as an operational unit replacing the special operations division of the Defense Staff. It is responsible for joint operational management of the special forces within the Nordenland Defense Forces, ensuring force production and is accountable for support activities to the two divisions included in the unit. The two divisions of the unit are tasked with national military readiness and international operations. They can, upon request, assist civilian authorities in domestic counterterrorism operations.
The unit's leadership and staff are based at [[wikipedia:Akershus_Fortress|Akersborg Fortress]] in Kalda, while the [https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Marinens_Kampforskning_Gruppe Naval Combat Research Group (MKG)] operates out of [[Jaegersbukt Fortress]] near [[wikipedia:Bergen|Bjørgvin]], and the Army Special Forces Command (HSK) is stationed at [[wikipedia:Hegra_Fortress|Hegra Fortress]] near [[wikipedia:Nidaros|Nidaros]]. Personnel serving in the NORSOCOM maintain their affiliation with their respective military branches, which are responsible for foundational training and basic force generation.


The unit's leadership and staff are based at '''Akersborg Fortress''' in Kalda, while the '''Naval Special Warfare Command''' is located at '''Haakonsvern Naval Base''' in Bergen and the '''Army Special Operations Command''' is stationed at '''Rena Camp''' in Østerdalen. Personnel serving in the Defense Forces' Special Forces are to maintain their affiliation with their respective branches of the military, which are responsible for foundational training.
= Components =
 
The following units are part of NORSOCOM as of 2024
= Organization =
* NORSOCOM (Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker (FS)), based at Akersborg Fortress, Kalda.
 
** Chief of NORSOCOM: a [[wikipedia:Military_star_ranking#:~:text=field%20officer%20rank.-,Two%2Dstar,ranking%20general%20or%20flag%20officer.|two-star officer]] and member of the Commander of the [[Nordenland Defense Forces|Defense Forces]]' management group.
* '''NORSOCOM (Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker (FS))''', based at '''Akersborg Fortress''', Kalda.
* Taktisk Kommando (TAKOM):
** Chief of NORSOCOM: a two-star officer and member of the Commander of the Defense Forces' management group.
** Special forces-specific command element embedded with the Nordenic Joint Headquarters (FOH) outside [[wikipedia:Bodø_Municipality|Bodin]].
* '''Taktisk Kommando (TAKOM)''':
* [[Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando|Army Special Forces Command (Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK))]], based at Hegra Fortress, near Nidaros
** Special forces-specific command element embedded with the Nordenic Joint Headquarters (FOH) outside '''Bodin'''.
* '''Army Special Forces Command (Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK))''', based at '''Rena leir''', part of '''Østerdal Garrison'''.
** Staff.
** Staff.
** Unknown number of combat squadrons.
** Unknown number of combat squadrons.
** '''Jegertroppen (Hunter Troop):''' special reconnaissance training unit made up of female members of the Defense Force.
** [[wikipedia:Jegertroppen|Jegertroppen]] (Hunter Troop): special reconnaissance training unit made up of female members of the Defense Force.
* '''Initial and Operational Special Forces Training Base''', located on the tiny islet of '''Vealøs''' facing the former '''Bjørnlandsvern Naval Base''' in '''Horten Municipality'''.
* Initial and Operational Special Forces Training Base, located at [[Haraldsvern Naval Base]] in [[wikipedia:Horten|Horten Municipality]].
* '''Naval Combat Research Group (Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe (MKG))''', based at '''Jaeger's Bight''' in '''Haakonsvern Naval Base''', near '''Bjørgvin'''.
* [https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Marinens_Kampforskning_Gruppe Naval Combat Research Group (Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe (MKG))], based at [[Jaegersbukt Fortress]], near [[wikipedia:Bergen|Bjørgvin]].
** MKG Staff.
** MKG Staff.
** '''Alfa Squadron:''' combat divers squadron, Nordenland's premier naval special warfare unit.
** Alfa Squadron: Combat divers squadron, Nordenland's premier naval special warfare unit.
** '''Bravo Squadron:''' combat divers squadron, entry unit for recent graduates of the frogmen training course.
** Bravo Squadron: Combat divers squadron, entry unit for recent graduates of the frogmen training course.
** '''Reconnaissance Squadron:''' special reconnaissance and intelligence unit.
** Reconnaissance Squadron: Special reconnaissance and intelligence unit.
** '''Echo Squadron:''' special boat squadron.
** Echo Squadron: Special boat squadron.
** '''Lima Squadron:''' combat support squadron.
** Lima Squadron: Combat support squadron.
** '''Training Squadron:''' based at '''Ramsund Naval War Station''' in '''Tjeldsund Municipality'''.
** Training Squadron: based at Ramsund Naval Base in Tjeldsund Municipality.
* '''339 Special Operations Aviation Group''', based at '''ReykheimarAir Station''' and '''Askelvafoss Air Station''', flying HH-60S helicopters.
* [[339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron]], based at [[Reykheimar Air Station]] and [[Askelvafoss Air Station]], flying the [[wikipedia:Sikorsky_HH-60_Pave_Hawk|Sikorsky HH/MH-60S helicopters]].
** Provides air support to special forces.
** Provides air support to special forces.
** Operates under the tactical command of Chief NORSOCOM via 339 SOAG.
** Operates under the tactical command of Chief NORSOCOM via 339 SOAS.
* '''Special Operations Air Task Group (SOATG):'''
* Special Operations Air Task Group (SOATG):
** Based at '''Reykhavn Air Station''', responsible for operational planning, command, and control of Royal Nordenic Air Force assets deployed to support special operations.
** Based at [[Reykheimar Air Station]], responsible for operational planning, command, and control of [[Royal Nordenic Air Force]] assets deployed to support special operations.
= Mission =
= Mission =
The NORSOCOM's mission is threefold:
The NORSOCOM's mission is threefold:
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= Commanders =
= Commanders =
Commanding officers since establishment in 2014
* 1 January 2014 – 1 September 2017: [[wikipedia:Rear_admiral|Rear Admiral]] Alexander Sigurd Sørloth
* 1 September 2017 – 27 April 2022: [[wikipedia:Major_general|Major General]] Torgeir Askel Berge
* 27 April 2022 – 6 May 2022: [[wikipedia:Rear_admiral|Commodore]] Jørgen Sverre Larsen (acting)
* 6 May 2022 – present: [[wikipedia:Major_general|Major General]] [[Torstein Eirik Blix]]

Latest revision as of 02:16, 7 December 2024

Nordenic Special Operations Command
Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker
Coat of arms of the Nordenic Special Operation Command (NORSOCOM).png
Active2014-
CountryFlag of Nordenland.png Nordenland
AllegianceThe coat of arms of the Nordenland Defense Forces.png Nordenland Defense Forces
TypeSpecial Operations
SizeClassified
HeadquartersAkersborg Fortress, Kalda
Engagements
Commanders
Current CommanderMajor General Torstein Eirik Blix

Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker (English: Nordenland Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM)) is a branch of the Nordenland Defense Forces with overall responsibility for the special forces.

The unit was established on 1 January 2014 and consists of the Army 's Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK) and the Navy's Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe (MKG). Additionally, the 339 Special Operations Aviation Squadron from the Royal Nordenic Air Force is operationally under the command of NORSOCOM. Major General Torstein Eirik Blix, is the current chief of the branch.

Background

Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker was established as an operational unit, replacing the special operations division of the Defense Staff. It is responsible for the joint operational management of the special forces within the Nordenland Defense Forces, ensuring the production of specialized forces and overseeing support activities for the two divisions under its command. The two divisions of the unit are tasked with national military readiness and international operations. They can also, upon request, assist civilian authorities in domestic counterterrorism operations.

The unit's leadership and staff are based at Akersborg Fortress in Kalda, while the Naval Combat Research Group (MKG) operates out of Jaegersbukt Fortress near Bjørgvin, and the Army Special Forces Command (HSK) is stationed at Hegra Fortress near Nidaros. Personnel serving in the NORSOCOM maintain their affiliation with their respective military branches, which are responsible for foundational training and basic force generation.

Components

The following units are part of NORSOCOM as of 2024

Mission

The NORSOCOM's mission is threefold:

  • National Defense
  • Support to Civil Authorities
  • International Operations

Commanders

Commanding officers since establishment in 2014