Syrian Special Mission Forces

This article is about department of the Ministry of Interior under Ba'athist rule. For current department, see Syrian Special Missions Directorate.
Not to be confused with Republican Guard (Syria).
Syrian Special Mission Forces
قوات المهام الخاصة في الصحراء
Active2014–2024
Country Ba'athist Syria
BranchMinistry of Interior
TypeQuick reaction force
Garrison/HQDamascus
Engagements
Commanders
Last CommanderMajor General Bassel al-Shaker
Insignia
Former Logo

The Syrian Special Mission Forces (Arabic: وحدة المهام الخاصة) was a quick reaction force of the Ministry of Interior of formerly Ba'athist Syria. They were tasked with defending against attacks on government-controlled parts of Aleppo and Damascus, and other urban settings.

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