Danab Brigade
| Somali Danab | |
|---|---|
Danab Brigade Coat of Arms | |
| Active | 11 March 2014 |
| Type | Special forces |
| Part of | Somali National Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Baledogle Airfield |
| Nickname | "Kuumaandoska" (English: The Commandos) |
| Motto | Isku Tiirsada! |
| Colors | Black Gold Somali Blue Khaki (Beret colour) |
| Anniversaries | 12 April (Armed Forces Day) 1 July (Somali Independence Day) |
| Engagements | Somali Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major Abdirahman "Beeryare" |
The Danab Brigade (Somali: Ciidamada Danab, "Lightning Force"), also known as the Somali Danab, is the only special forces of the Somali National Army that is made up of members from multiple clans throughout Somalia.
The Danab Special Forces that specialized in air assault and airborne operations, clandestine operations, combat search and rescue, commando style raids which have been successful in recapturing territory previously held by the Al-Qaeda affiliate group and Al-Shabaab, counterinsurgency in desert and urban terrains, counterterrorism, executive protection, frontline military intelligence gathering, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, providing security in areas at risk of attack or terrorism, and special reconnaissance.
Even though they are special forces, they never call themselves special forces. They call themselves 'Commandos'.