Directorate of Special Forces

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Directorate of Special Forces
Spesialstyrkedirektoratet
Atëhna’nötar’sosondowah
Founded9 August 1978; 46 years ago (1978-08-09)
Country Gristol-Serkonos
BranchRoyal Gristo-Serkonan Armed Forces
TypeSpecial operations force
RoleDirect Action
Counter-terrorism
Special reconnaissance
CBRN response
Size4,693
HeadquartersOND-Raven Campus, North Quay, Pontiac-Bernadotte
Motto(s)Viam inveniemus (in Latin)
(Anglic: We will find a way)

The Directorate of Special Forces (Nordic: Spesialstyrkedirektoratet lit. 'Special Forces Directorate') (Kanienʼkéha: Atëhna’nötar’sosondowah lit. 'Those who follow The Great Hunter's wisdom') is a command component of the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Armed Forces. It is responsible for all special forces operations that are capable of responding to terrorism and threats to Gristol-Serkonos and its interests around the world. The Directorate is a high-readiness organization, ready to deploy forces on short notice to defend Gristo-Serkonan interests from threats to the national interest at home and abroad. It is comprised of units drawn from the Armed Forces as well as the Royal Gendarmerie.

Combined Task Forces

The Directorate employs an integrated operating concept that combines the capabilities of all units in a Combined Special Task Forces capable of completing assigned missions and tasks. Using various combinations of personnel drawn from the 401 SO Battalion, the SBSR, the 904 MC Battalion, the 18 Battalion, the Joint Special Operations Aviation Wing, and parts of the Support Service Component are assembled into a Combined Special Task Force (CSTF) in order to accomplish mission parameters.

Based on requirement to respond to certain threats assigned to the RGSAF by the Gristo-Serkonan Government, the Directorate has developed several standing CSTFs:

  • Combined Special Task Force Hussar: A high readiness task force available to the Government of Gristol-Serkonos. Comprised of personnel drawn from all DSF units and is led by the 401 SO Battalion. Primary tasks include, counter-terrorism operations both domestic and international, hostage rescue, direct action, CBRN response, sensitive-site exploitation, counter-proliferation, and maritime special operations.
  • Combined Special Task Force Spearhead: CSTF Spearhead is a scalable, agile force capable of responding to threats and incidents around the globe on short notice.
  • Combined Special Task Force Nightraven: Small teams of DSF personnel perform tasks that fall outside the scope of the two standing task forces. Nightraven teams generally deploy for short periods, typically not longer than six months. Nightraven teams are made up of personnel and capabilities from all four units. Tasks include defence, diplomacy and military assistance, strategic advice, planning and liaison, strategic reconnaissance and security support to operations of other Government of Gristol-Serkonos organizations.
  • Combined Support Team Asclepius : A specialized task force comprised primarily of combat medics and surgeons within DSF units. A deployed CSTF would include two Asclepius teams of three operators comprised of a surgeon, anesthesiologist, and medic. These teams would be deployed in close proximity to the front-line during wartime.

Component Units

Service Branch Units Role
Gristo-Serkonan Army 401 Special Operations Battalion Counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and covert reconnaissance
Royal Gristo-Serkonan Navy Special Boat Service Regiment Surveillance and Reconnaissance, direct action
Royal Gristo-Serkonan Marines 904 Marine Commando Battalion, 1 MBG Covert action, direct action
Joint Special Operations Aviation Wing Special Forces Flight, 41 Army Aviation Battalion
Special Forces Flight, 442nd Special Operations and CSAR Squadron
Special Forces Flight, 453rd Special Operations and CSAR Squadron
301st Strategic Airlift Squadron
Tactical air transport
Royal Gendarmerie 18 Battalion Police Tactical Unit
Counter-terrorism, rapid response and hostage rescue
Support Service Component 901 Marine Commando Battalion, 1 MBG
Joint Incident Response Company
Special operations support
CBRN response

Equipment

Small Arms

Name Image Origin Type Caliber Description and Variants
Pistols
M-609 Walther P99 9x19mm.png  Ghant Pistol 10×22mm (.40 caliber) Produced under license, uses .40 caliber. Used by active military personnel as well as some Royal Militia and the National Defence Volunteer Reserve.
M-709 First-year H&K USP 9mm (32415150000) modified.jpg  Gristol-Serkonos Pistol 11.43×23mm (.45 caliber) In use by the Directorate of Special Forces.
Submachine Guns
SM210 SM210 GS.png  Gristol-Serkonos Covert Submachine Gun 10×22mm (.40 caliber) Issued primarily for Marine Boarding Parties and the Directorate of Special Forces.
SM310 SM310 GS.png  Gristol-Serkonos Submachine Gun 10×22mm (.40 caliber) Issued primarily for Marine Boarding Parties and the Directorate of Special Forces.
Rifles/Carbines
R411/A3 R411 GS.png  Gristol-Serkonos Assault Rifle 5.56x45mm Issued with Type-331 3.4x power optical sight. Features cold-hammer forged barrel, ambidextrous charging handle latch, magazine release, and selector lever.
C411/A3SF C411 GS.png  Gristol-Serkonos Carbine Rifle 5.56x45mm C411/SF: Special Forces Variant. Features a longer, 400 mm barrel. Designed to provide a fire support capability in carbine form.
Shotguns
SP512 PEO Mossberg 590A1.jpg  Belfras Pump Action Shotgun 12 Gauge/20 Gauge Used by combat engineers as a breaching device.
SP500/SB: Short barrel, under-barrel attachment variant used by DSF.
Machine Guns
SAW513 SAW513 GS.png  Gristol-Serkonos Squad Automatic Weapon 5.56×45mm Standard issue Squad Automatic Weapon used by the Gristo-Serkonan Army.
Designated Marksman/Sniper Rifles
DM514/A2 Mk14 EBR.png  Belfras Designated Marksman Rifle 7.62x51mm
SM614 Mk.13 MOD 5 sniper rifle.jpg  Belfras Sniper Rifle 7.62×51mm
AMR814 Tac50white1.jpg  Belfras Anti-Materiel Rifle 12.7x99mm