Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade
| Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1960 |
| Country | 1961-present |
| Branch | Military of Kuwait |
| Type | Special operations force |
| Role | Primary Tasks: • Direct Action • Special reconnaissance • Counter- terrorism • Foreign internal defense • Unconventional Warfare Other Roles: • Hostage rescue • Personnel recovery • Humanitarian missions • Information operations |
| Size | unknown |
| Part of | Military of Kuwait |
| Garrison/HQ | Kuwait |
| Nickname(s) | His Highness Commando |
| Motto(s) |
الله والوطن والامير God, Country & The Emir |
| Anniversaries | National and Liberation Day (25 and 26 February) |
| Engagements |
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| Decorations | Arab and non-Arab Military awards and decorations |
الله والوطن والامير
The Kuwait 25th Commando Brigade of the State of Kuwait, commonly known as the 25th Commando, is one of Kuwait's various principal Commando brigades. The 25th Commando operates at the disposition of the respective commander who reports to the respective leadership of the Military of Kuwait; executing, participating, supporting, and carrying all conflicts in which the Military of Kuwait engaged since inception in 1960. The 25th Commando executes general operations in support of the Military of Kuwait.
The 25th Commando Brigade was founded in 1960 by the deputy commander of Kuwait Army, Brigadier General Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah prior to the forming of the first Government of Kuwait. An initial selection pool of 33 commando specialists were selected to form the 1st specialized platoon; which was considered the initial forming of the 25th Commando Brigade.
The 1st specialized platoon of the 25th Commando was established in 1960. Following the initial establishment, came the forming of 1st company of specialized forces in 1961. In 1962, the 1st specialized force unit was formed and operated from the Kuwait 15th Mubarak Armored Brigade. During that time, the 1st specialized force unit operated extensively and trained continuously in the deserts of Kuwait. As the enlistments of initial specialists increased; their administrative requirements complemented the need. As a result, an administrative bureau was in need and due to the unavailability and incapacity of building infrastructures in the remote desert areas of operations; the bureau initially temporarily operated out of a designated training ground.
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