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Rapid Deployment Forces (Egypt)

Rapid Deployment Forces
Active 2014-present
Country Egypt
Allegiance Special Forces
Branch Egyptian ground forces
Type Ground forces
Role Ground war and air war
Size Unknown
Garrison/HQ Unknown
Engagements Terrorism war in Sinai
Commanders
Current
commander
The team's first Sidqi Subhi

The Rapid Deployment Forces (RDF) are one of the branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces. It was formed in March 2014 by the former defense minister field marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. It was formed due to the increasing threat of terrorist organizations in Libya. It is mainly airborne troops with a special formation, and it is characterized by the ability to perform operations inside and outside the Egyptian mainland. It comprises the most efficient elements of the Sa'ka Forces, mechanized infantry, armored corps, air defense, artillery and anti-tank teams, it also includes military police, special reconnaissance teams, and a number of fighter jets.

The Egyptian Rapid Deployment Forces were formed in 2014. Its first deployment was in Sinai after the October 2014 attacks.


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