The Service’s operational arm is called the Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF; Arabic: قوات العمليات الخاصة العراقية). They are an elite special operations force composed of three brigades based in several governorates , and who are often collectively referred to as the Golden Division .

2017年7月19日 · With pay nearly double that of a typical Iraqi army soldier, and equipped almost identically to a U.S. Special Forces trooper, the Counter-Terrorism Service developed elite espirit de corps and strong retention of skilled manpower, including a high proportion of Iraq’s best military officers.

2024年7月14日 · Explore the significance of Special Forces missions in Iraq, from key operations to tactical evolutions, and their lasting impact on local communities.

The Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF), more commonly known as the Golden Division, fought inside Iraq's second-biggest city since o1 November 2016.

2024年10月28日 · Qwat al-Khasah or SFI (Special Forces of Iraq) are handpicked from the Iraqi Security Force or ISF, whose members come from all regions of Iraq and many different backgrounds.

2024年6月16日 · Explore the pivotal role of Special Forces in Iraq, their key missions, notable units, and the lasting impact on national security and local communities.

2022年3月16日 · The 1st Special Operations Brigade, referred to as the Golden Division, led Iraq to victory in the siege of Mosul against the Islamic State. (ISIS) They are officially part of the larger Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) of Iraq.

2020年6月20日 · With three battalions that stand ready to deploy anywhere in Iraq within 96 hours, the Qwat al-Khasah is a specialized light fighting force capable of rapid infiltration, raid, ambush,...

The Iraqi Armed Forces [c] are the military forces of the Republic of Iraq. They consist of the Ground forces, the Army Aviation Command, the Iraqi Air Force, the Air Defence Command and the Iraqi Navy. The armed forces are administered by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Effective control of the MOD armed forces rests with the Prime Minister of ...

The 36th Commando Battalion (36th CDO BN) [2][3] is a commando battalion unit of the 1st Special Operations Brigade (ISOF-1) and part of the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), and one of several Iraqi special forces units created after the fall of the Saddam Hussein.