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| unit_name = Army Special Forces Command | |||
| dates = 1982 | |||
| native_name = Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK) | |||
| branch = [[File:Coat_of_arms_of_the_Nordenic_Special_Operation_Command_(NORSOCOM).png|18px]] [https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Forsvarsmakts_Spesialstyrker Nordenland Nordenland Special Operations Command] | |||
| country = [[File:Flag_of_Nordenland.png|20px]] [https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Nordenland Nordenland] | |||
| allegiance = [[File:The coat of arms of the Nordenland Defense Forces.png|20px]] [https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Nordenland_Defense_Forces Nordenland Defense Forces] | |||
| size = Classified | |||
| garrison = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hegra_Fortress Hegra Fortress] | |||
| colors = Stone Gray Beret | |||
| type = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_forces Special Forces] | |||
}} | |||
'''Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK)''' (English: Army Special Forces Command) is a special operations force unit within the Nordenland Defense Forces. | '''Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK)''' (English: Army Special Forces Command) is a special operations force unit within the Nordenland Defense Forces. | ||
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Very little is known publicly about Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK), as the Nordenland government denied their existence and participation in any military operations for a long time. Some details, however, have emerged after HSK's participation in [[wikipedia:Operation_Enduring_Freedom|Operation Enduring Freedom]] in Afghanistan. | Very little is known publicly about Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK), as the Nordenland government denied their existence and participation in any military operations for a long time. Some details, however, have emerged after HSK's participation in [[wikipedia:Operation_Enduring_Freedom|Operation Enduring Freedom]] in Afghanistan. | ||
The establishment of HSK was briefly mentioned in an article in the Nordenland newspaper, [[Norrønposten|''Norrønposten'']], in 1983. During a hijacking in Nordenland in 1985, it was reported that HSK operatives had been put on alert at their base in [[wikipedia:Hegra_Fortress|Hegra Fortress]] but were not requested to assist in any action. but not requested to assist in any action. A proposal to disband the | The establishment of HSK was briefly mentioned in an article in the Nordenland newspaper, [[Norrønposten|''Norrønposten'']], in 1983. During a hijacking in Nordenland in 1985, it was reported that HSK operatives had been put on alert at their base in [[wikipedia:Hegra_Fortress|Hegra Fortress]] but were not requested to assist in any action. but not requested to assist in any action. A proposal to disband the HSK in 1988, as a financial measure, was met with protests, especially from the oil industry and the military. The plan was shelved after much media attention. [[Norrønposten|''Norrønposten'']] reported on the unit as a "special military command composed of highly trained operators from the [[Nordenland Defense Forces|Defense Forces]], in addition to other specialists." | ||
The first time HSK was publicly mentioned by a representative of the armed forces, was in connection with [[the hijacking of Nordenic Airlines Flight 347]] at [[Thorvald International Airport|Thordvald International Airport]] in September 1993. The following year, the magazine [[wikipedia:Vi_Menn|''Vi Menn'']] published an article about HSK. In 1990, HSK was also mentioned in a research paper: "The Army's Special Forces Command (HSK) is specially trained to respond to terrorist attacks against Arctic energy installations—especially hijacking situations." HSK's existence was only publicly acknowledged by the Nordenland Defense Forces for the first time in 1999, when a piece about the unit appeared in the military magazine ''Forsvarets Forum'' (The Defence Forum). | The first time HSK was publicly mentioned by a representative of the armed forces, was in connection with [[the hijacking of Nordenic Airlines Flight 347]] at [[Thorvald International Airport|Thordvald International Airport]] in September 1993. The following year, the magazine [[wikipedia:Vi_Menn|''Vi Menn'']] published an article about HSK. In 1990, HSK was also mentioned in a research paper: "The Army's Special Forces Command (HSK) is specially trained to respond to terrorist attacks against Arctic energy installations—especially hijacking situations." HSK's existence was only publicly acknowledged by the Nordenland Defense Forces for the first time in 1999, when a piece about the unit appeared in the military magazine ''Forsvarets Forum'' (The Defence Forum). | ||
HSK cooperates with special operations forces from several other countries, including the [[wikipedia:Special_Air_Service|Special Air Service (SAS)]] and [[wikipedia:Special_Boat_Service|Special Boat Service (SBS)]] of the United Kingdom, and [[wikipedia:Delta_Force|Delta Force]], [[wikipedia:United_States_Navy_SEALs|Navy SEALs]]/[[wikipedia:SEAL_Team_Six|DEVGRU]] of the United States. | HSK cooperates with special operations forces from several other countries, including the [[wikipedia:Special_Air_Service|Special Air Service (SAS)]] and [[wikipedia:Special_Boat_Service|Special Boat Service (SBS)]] of the United Kingdom, and [[wikipedia:Delta_Force|Delta Force]], [[wikipedia:United_States_Navy_SEALs|Navy SEALs]]/[[wikipedia:SEAL_Team_Six|DEVGRU]] of the United States. | ||
Revision as of 23:29, 5 December 2024
| Army Special Forces Command | |
|---|---|
| Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK) | |
| Active | 1982 |
| Country |  Nordenland |
| Allegiance |  Nordenland Defense Forces |
| Branch | .png){kind=small} Nordenland Nordenland Special Operations Command |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Hegra Fortress |
| Colors | Stone Gray Beret |
Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK) (English: Army Special Forces Command) is a special operations force unit within the Nordenland Defense Forces.
The unit was established in 1982 due to the increased risk of terrorist activity against Nordenland’s interests, including critical infrastructure in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.
On 1 January 2014, the Nordenland Special Operations Command (Forsvarsmakts Spesialstyrker, NORSOCOM) was established, uniting the HSK and the Naval Combat Research Group (Nordenic: Marinens Kampforskning Gruppe, MKG) under a unified command within the Nordenland Defense Forces.
Background
Very little is known publicly about Hærens Spesialstyrker Kommando (HSK), as the Nordenland government denied their existence and participation in any military operations for a long time. Some details, however, have emerged after HSK's participation in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
The establishment of HSK was briefly mentioned in an article in the Nordenland newspaper, Norrønposten, in 1983. During a hijacking in Nordenland in 1985, it was reported that HSK operatives had been put on alert at their base in Hegra Fortress but were not requested to assist in any action. but not requested to assist in any action. A proposal to disband the HSK in 1988, as a financial measure, was met with protests, especially from the oil industry and the military. The plan was shelved after much media attention. Norrønposten reported on the unit as a "special military command composed of highly trained operators from the Defense Forces, in addition to other specialists."
The first time HSK was publicly mentioned by a representative of the armed forces, was in connection with the hijacking of Nordenic Airlines Flight 347 at Thordvald International Airport in September 1993. The following year, the magazine Vi Menn published an article about HSK. In 1990, HSK was also mentioned in a research paper: "The Army's Special Forces Command (HSK) is specially trained to respond to terrorist attacks against Arctic energy installations—especially hijacking situations." HSK's existence was only publicly acknowledged by the Nordenland Defense Forces for the first time in 1999, when a piece about the unit appeared in the military magazine Forsvarets Forum (The Defence Forum).
HSK cooperates with special operations forces from several other countries, including the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) of the United Kingdom, and Delta Force, Navy SEALs/DEVGRU of the United States.