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*"Trained to kill. Afterwards they were left by themselves."<ref>[[Dagens Næringsliv]],16./21. april 2003,front page ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )</ref> |
*"Trained to kill. Afterwards they were left by themselves."<ref>[[Dagens Næringsliv]],16./21. april 2003,front page ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )</ref> |
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==Commandos== |
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*[[Bjørn Sagvolden]] <ref>[[Verdens Gang|VG]], November 14, 2008 (Facsimile: http://dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-14/faksimile_vg_fsk_141108.pdf |
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</ref><ref>[[Dagens Næringsliv]], [[DN Magasinet]],16./21. april 2003,p.1 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )</ref><ref>[http://www.dagbladet.no/2009/11/13/nyheter/forsvaret/dykkere/9023881/ Dagbladet - Mannen min er slett ikke død], 13. november 2009</ref> |
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==Former Commanding Officers== |
==Former Commanding Officers== |
Revision as of 18:26, 9 October 2010
Forsvarets Spesialkommando | |
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File:FSK-HJK-logo.gif Forsvarets Spesialkommando Insignia | |
Active | 1982- current |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Not assigned |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Special Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SR) Direct Action (DA) Military assistance (MA) Collateral Activities (CA) Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) |
Size | Classified |
Garrison/HQ | Rena leir |
Engagements | Bosnian war Kosovo war 2001 Macedonia conflict Operation Essential Harvest[1] Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Anaconda Operation Jacana Uzbin Valley ambush (after action only) |
Decorations | ![]() |
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FSK (Forsvarets Spesialkommando) is a special forces unit of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. The unit was established in 1981 due to the increased risk of terrorist activity against Norwegian interests, especially the oil platforms in the North Sea.
History
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FSK was first officially revealed to the media after the military's comments regarding the hijacking of an airplane at Fornebu in September 1993.
Outside of Norway
Kosovo
FSK and Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) cooperated in various manners, during the Kosovo conflict.[1]
Claims have been made, that the FSK could not have avoided witnessing war crimes by KLA, given that the FSK were closely monitoring/cooperating with KLA.[2] Questions asked in connection with FSK's activities, include "How well informed was the Norwegian government about the cooperation between KLA and FSK? ... Did we help criminals get in to power?"[3]
Afghanistan
FSK supported U.S. Special Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. That Norwegian special forces used newly developed and top secret methods and tools that gave the allied forces important information, has been alleged by Norwegian media.[4]
FSK has co-operated with other special forces such as the British SAS, Delta Force and DEVGRU of US Special Operations Command and KSK of Germany.
Organization
The unit was claimed to consist of about 100 commandos, as of 2003.[5] [n 1] (These individual commandos are referred to by various names in the Norwegian media, including kommandosoldat, spesialsoldat and spesialjeger.)
Chain of command
Above the FSK's Commanding Officer, the chain of command includes the Ministry of Defence. The unit commander reports directly to GIH (generalinspektøren for hæren).[6] There is at least one reference claiming the existence of a Chief of special forces (sjefen for spesialstyrkene)[n 2][7]
Relationship with HJK
HJK (Hærens Jegerkommando) and FSK have at times (if not today) had a Commanding Officer who officially lead both units at the same time.[n 3][8]
FSK and HJK share training facilities at the military base (Rena leir), where both units are headquartered.
The term "FSK/HJK"
The term "FSK/HJK" is in use.[9][10] FSK/HJK are claimed to be a special force(s) ("en spesialstyrke").[11] FSK/HJK are also claimed to be responsible for preparing/training soldiers for service in spesialjegerkommandoen and fallskjermjegertroppen[12]
HJK received its name in 1997, and records are lacking regarding any subsequent change of the unit's name. Records of FSK, being incorporated into another unit, are also lacking.
FSK/HJK is the name of any task force convened, consisting of the two different units, FSK and HJK.
FSK and HJK, have the capabilities of sharing logistics, training facilities and other resources, including mailing address.
General tasks
In peacetime they are a support element to the Norwegian Police force and law enforcement agencies in allied nations, acting when requested in serious incidents like hostage situations and aircraft hijacking. During counter-terrorist operations, FSK operatives are trained to eliminate the threats rather than trying to arrest them.
In wartime, their tasks are mainly:
- to gather intelligence
- to localize and identify enemy supplies and activity
- to carry out offensive operations against very important targets
- to provide support to rescue missions involving important personnel
- to provide protection to personnel and departments.
Selection
Soldiers from any branch of the Norwegian military, can be selected to join FSK. Conscripts can not apply for FSK selection.
Previously, the FSK only accepted applicants who had served as a conscript in either Marinejegerkommandoen or HJK.
Training
Candidates for FSK, will go through some of the toughest Norwegian military training. Only a handful finish the entire training period.
FSK-officers are claimed to receive training at Long Range Reconnaissance School in Germany.[13]
Criticism of the training
Parachute landings on oil platforms in the North Sea
Testimony in court and in the media, indicates that training previously included parachute landings on helicopter landing-pads related to oil platforms.[14][15] The SAS (special forces from Britain) considered such as suicide missions.[16]
"Sitting duck" exercises
In the past, the training has included "sitting duck" exercises, where a soldier had to sit still while live rounds were fired, missing the soldier's head by only a few centimeters.[17] The stated purpose of the exercise, if any, is lacking from records.
Comments made about the exercise include "There probably is a reason why one does not conduct this exercise today."[n 4][18]
Controversies
Claims have been made, that professional psychological help for traumatized FSK-soldiers, has not been adequate (and sometimes not reasonably available).[19]
Quotes
- "Trained to kill. Afterwards they were left by themselves."[20]
Commandos
Former Commanding Officers
Former Commanding Officers of FSK,include:
Weapons
Various types of weapons used by FSK:
Heckler & Koch G3 - Battle Rifle
Colt Canada C8SFW - Assault rifle
Heckler & Koch HK 417 - Battle rifle not approved by photos
Heckler & Koch HK 416 - Assault rifle not approved by photos
Heckler & Koch MP7 - Submachine gun not approved by photos
Heckler & Koch MP5 - Submachine gun
Heckler & Koch MSG-90 - Sniper rifle
Accuracy International L115A1 - Sniper Rifle
Barrett M82A1 - high-powered heavy Anti-materiel rifle
Heckler & Koch USP - Pistol
Glock 17 - Pistol
AG-C/EGLM - Grenade launcher (fitted to C8SFW)
Talley Defense Systems M72 LAW - light anti-armor weapon
Carl Gustav recoilless rifle - anti-tank weapon
Browning M2 - HMG
Rheinmetall MG3 - GPMG
FN MINIMI Para SPW - LMG
HK GMG (automatic grenade launcher on Mercedes SF vehicles).
M320 Grenade Launcher Module(on HK416).
M249 SAW - LMG
Vehicles
Geländerwagen/MB270 CDI FAV vehicle armoured and EOD protected with 3 weaponstations (2 MG3 and 1 M2 or GMG). Developed in 2002 and later modernized. Used in operation Anaconda. Lot of space and mounts for equipment and communication.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/2008/11/05/552810.html
- ^ http://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/2008/11/05/552810.html
- ^ http://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/2008/11/05/552810.html
- ^ http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=5347112
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.1 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ Glossary of Endgame by Knut Braa,p.270,ISBN 978-82-8143-198-0
- ^ http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/fd/aktuelt/nyheter/2007/arverdig-avslutning-for-lingeklubben.html?id=486257
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.29 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/Fakta_FSK/
- ^ http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/;jsessionid=VHOHYXD2LTOKNQFIZYGSFEQ?_requestid=24611
- ^ http://www.mil.no/haren/start/org/fskhjk/
- ^ Glossary of Endgame,p.270,ISBN 978-82-8143-198-0
- ^ http://www.nytid.no/arkiv/artikler/20011116/taushet_om_spesialstyrker/
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.27 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ Verdens Gang, 14.11.2008 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-14/faksimile_vg_fsk_141108.pdf )
- ^ Verdens Gang, 14.11.2008 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-14/faksimile_vg_fsk_141108.pdf )
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.27 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.28 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ "Regjeringens drapsmaskiner", Dagens Næringsliv,16./21.April 2003,p.29 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv,16./21. april 2003,front page ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ VG, November 14, 2008 (Facsimile: http://dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-14/faksimile_vg_fsk_141108.pdf
- ^ Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.1 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ Dagbladet - Mannen min er slett ikke død, 13. november 2009
- ^ "Regjeringens drapsmaskiner", Dagens Næringsliv,16./21.April 2003,p.29
External links
- «Hærens Jegerkommando – en prioritert avdeling», from Milnytt.no, November 1, 2005 Template:No icon
- ShadowSpear.com Special Operations Community Website Template:No icon
- «Åsta-helt døde under anti-terrortrening», from Verdens Gang, October 6, 2005 Template:No icon
- «Ødelegge og nøytralisere» from Bergens Tidende, February 17, 2005 Template:No icon
- «Norske styrker øver anti-terror» from Forsvarsnett, December 30, 2002 Template:No icon
- «Taushet om spesialstyrker», from Ny Tid, November 16, 2001 Template:No icon
- «Spesialkommandoen skulle befri Ostrø» from Verdens Gang, September 23, 2001 Template:No icon
- «Video of NORSOF» from TVNORGE, January 21, 2007 Template:No icon
- TV Commercial Video Template:No icon
- Forsvarets Spesialkommando promo video Template:No icon
- «The FSK official website»
- Facsimile: «"Regjeringens drapsmaskiner", Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21.April 2003,p. 25 to p. 29 » Template:No icon
- http://www.janes.com/defence/news/kosovo/jdw990420_01_n.shtml
Notes
- ^ A previous claim of 40 commandos, as of 2001, with a future increase of 50 % regarding the number of soldiers, was forecast (lacking a timeframe) in the enclosed reference: http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=9958374
- ^ Colonel Torgeir Gråtrud was Chief of special forces as of October 17, 2007
- ^ The Commanding Officer for FSK and HJK, was the same person, in year 2003, at least. Ref: Dagens Næringsliv, DN Magasinet,16./21. april 2003,p.29 ( Facsimile: http://www.dykkersaken.no/files/dated/2008-11-13/artikkel_sagvolden_dn_210403.pdf )
- ^ According to former "FSK-Sergeant"/ FSK-veteran of the Kosovo conflict, Knut Harald Hansen