Hêzên Komandos

Hêzên Komandos
SDF Commandos receiving CQB (close quarters combat) training from U.S. Army personnel
Active2020–present
Country Syria
Allegiance Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria
TypeCounterinsurgency
RoleCounterterrorism
High-Value Target Raids
Clearance Operations Operations
Size1,120+ personnel
Part of Syrian Democratic Forces
EquipmentSmall arms, military vehicles (assisted by U.S. training and equipment)
Engagements

The Hêzên Komandos (English: Commando Forces, Arabic: قوات الكوماندوس) are a counterinsurgency force within the Syrian Democratic Forces, trained and equipped by the U.S. Department of Defense. The force primarily targets the Islamic State in high-value target raids and clearance operations.