Special Presidential Division
| Special Presidential Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985–1997 |
| Country | Zaire |
| Allegiance | Mobutu Sese Seko |
| Type | Praetorian Guard Protective security unit Special operations force |
| Role | Special operations Expeditionary warfare Special reconnaissance Direct action |
| Size | 5–10,000 (5,200 estimated in 1988) |
| Part of | Zairian Armed Forces (FAZ) |
| Base | Kinshasa |
| Equipment | AK-47 AKM M16 FN FAL Type 56 UZI and some artillery |
| Engagements | Rwandan Civil War First Congo War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Nzimbi Ngbale |
The Special Presidential Division (DSP; French Division Spéciale Présidentielle) was an elite praetorian guard unit created by Zairian President Mobutu Sese Seko in 1985 and charged with his personal security.