Special Warfare Diving and Salvage
| Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) | |
|---|---|
| স্পেশাল ওয়ারফেয়ার ডাইভিং অ্যান্ড স্যালভেজ | |
The Naval Commando tab worn by SWADS members | |
| Active | 2009 - Present (official creation) |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Navy |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | Bangladesh special operations forces |
| Garrison/HQ | BNS Nirvik, Chittagong |
| Nickname | SWADS |
| Motto | Valour. Vigour. Victory |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commodore Md Mostafizur Rahman |
The Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) (Bengali: স্পেশাল ওয়ারফেয়ার ডাইভিং অ্যান্ড স্যালভেজ) is an elite special operational unit of the Bangladesh Navy. Members are Bangladesh Navy sailors.
As of 2014, SWADS is believed to number a few hundred strong, and is based in the southern port city of Chittagong. Its base is formally known as "BNS Nirvik".