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Jordan's special forces are some of the region's best - Business Insider

  • Feb. 4, 2015, 4:57 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah II
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Special operations forces from Kuwait, Jordan, France, and the US performed a boarding drill at the Eager Lion military exercise in the coastal city of Aqaba in June.
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Jordan's military has promised an "earth-shattering" response against the Islamic State after the group released a video in which Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbe was burned alive.

There are already unconfirmed reports that Jordan has carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, in Mosul. Beyond airstrikes, Jordan could further contribute to the fight against ISIS through the use of its extremely effective special forces units.

Jordan's special forces team, grouped under Jordan's Joint Special Operations Command, is 14,000 strong and is one of the most effective fighting and intelligence forces in the region. Jordanian special forces frequently train alongside US forces.

Meanwhile, Jordan is a global center for special forces training operations. Jordan's King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) is the centerpiece of the country's Special Operations capabilities and is routinely used by other countries.

The facility, which includes training like simulated airline hijackings and close-quarter fighting in addition to K9 integration exercises, also hosts the annual Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference.

This focus reflects ruler King Abdullah II's past assignment within the nation's special forces and his certification as a Cobra pilot. In 1996, with US help, Abdullah began the reorganization of the country's special forces into a more modern force.

Formed in 1963, the Jordanian special forces have been trained to conduct reconnaissance, combat, and counterterrorism operations.
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Ali Jarekji/REUTERSJordanian special forces guarding the state security court in Amman in 2006.

One of the Jordanian special forces' chief duties is guarding Jordan's national borders. This mission took on increased importance following mounting instability in Iraq after 2006.
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The potential for violent spillover from Iraq and Syria has caused the special forces to put increased emphasis on counterterrorism operations. Here, service members conduct a mock anti-hijacking operation.
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Ali Jarekji/REUTERSJordan's special forces simulating an operation in response to a plane hijacking, in a demonstration of skills at the official inauguration of the US-funded King Abdullah Special Operations Training Centre in Amman in 2009. The center aims to be a regional base for urban-warfare training.

Jordanian forces have also trained alongside the US for anti-hijacking missions.
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Ali Jarekji/REUTERSJordanian and US special forces during a hijack simulation during their Eager Lion military exercise in Amman in 2012.

Most of Jordan is a dry desert, but the special forces train in all manner of environments. Here, special forces train to carry out a water-borne assault.
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Muhammad Hamed/REUTERSUS soldiers watching others during the boarding drill.

Jordan's special forces have also benefited from actual combat experience, including multiple deployments to Afghanistan.
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Muhammad Hamed/REUTERSSpecial operations forces from Kuwait, Jordan, France, and the US took part in a boarding drill during the Eager Lion military exercise in the coastal city of Aqaba in 2014.

Aside from military capabilities, Jordanian special forces have proved adept at intelligence gathering. Internal instability and terrorism have turned into major concerns for the Jordanian monarchy.
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Ali Jarekji/REUTERSMembers of Jordanian special forces in a parade at the opening of the Special Operation Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) at King Abdullah Airbase Marka in Amman in 2010.
 
All the Arab countries claim that , even the Saudis with their shiny American / European uniforms and equipments but let me ask a question .

Based on what are these guys the best ?!!

their war games or golden history in wars ?
 
All the Arab countries claim that , even the Saudis with their shiny American / European uniforms and equipments but let me ask a question .

Based on what are these guys the best ?!!

their war games or golden history in wars ?
Their (Jordanian) training is considered to be one of the toughest in the region, I don't rate the Kuwait "Special Forces" after what Saddam did to them.
 
All the Arab countries claim that , even the Saudis with their shiny American / European uniforms and equipments but let me ask a question .

Based on what are these guys the best ?!!

their war games or golden history in wars ?

Only iranian master race is good. Everyone else is nothing right? Hahahahaha I love this iranian mentality. Simply their best trait vis-a-vis us.
 
Now would be a good time to prove it.

They have proved it. KASOTC is one example. Iraqi Special Forces another. Add to that the response of Special Forces who have trained with the Jordanians.

Those new reports about constant airstrikes by aircraft on an ISIS controlled town was in support of a Jordanian Spec Ops Mission.

American forces are counting on Jordanian intelligence to conduct airstrikes and receive damage assessments guess which units the intelligence comes from.
 
They have proved it. KASOTC is one example. Iraqi Special Forces another. Add to that the response of Special Forces who have trained with the Jordanians.

Those new reports about constant airstrikes by aircraft on an ISIS controlled town was in support of a Jordanian Spec Ops Mission.

American forces are counting on Jordanian intelligence to conduct airstrikes and receive damage assessments guess which units the intelligence comes from.
Bullshit...American are counting on their own SF already on the terrain...The coalition was created with Arabs is for PR as not to be seen or compared to the crusades. Jordanians don't have the means to conduct raids beyond their borders. All what we are seeing from the wren flying sorties to raids by Jordanian special forces is media bullshit to shore up the wren . The minion bit more he can chew by playing a destabilizing role in Syria. Like they say..Karma is a bitch..
 

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