The Airborne Special Service Company (ASSC; Chinese: 高空特種勤務中隊),[1] alternatively known as the Liang Shan Special Operations Company (涼山特勤隊), is the only tier one special forces unit belonging to the Republic of China Army (ROCA).[2]
| Airborne Special Service Company | |
|---|---|
| 高空特種勤務中隊 | |
| Active | 1980–present |
| Country |  Republic of China |
| Branch |  Republic of China Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Air assault Artillery observer Black operation Bomb disposal Close-quarters battle Counterterrorism Direct action Executive protection Forward air control Hostage rescue HUMINT Irregular warfare ISTAR Long-range penetration Parachuting Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
| Size | Company |
| Part of | Army Aviation and Special Forces Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Neipu, Pingtung County |
| Nickname(s) | 自強中隊、涼山特勤隊 |
| Motto(s) | 尚武求勝 自強不息 |
The ASSC is a well-known special mission unit in Taiwan, they are reportedly based in Pingtung County, Taiwan, and tasked with carrying out; black operation, counterterrorism, direct action, executive protection, force protection, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, and special operations that are extremely high-risk and dangerous, including capture or kill high-value targets, counterterrorist organizations that pose a threat to Taiwan's security, decapitation strikes in the event of a war, protection of high-ranking officials in dangerous areas, and providing security in areas at risk of attack or terrorism.[2]
Composition
editThe ASSC reportedly is composed of approximately 150 personnel, and was founded around 1980. It is similar to the US Army's Delta Force and the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS).[3] It is subordinate to the Army Aviation and Special Forces Command.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jean-Marie Thiébaud (2015). Dictionnaire encyclopédique international des abréviations, sigles et acronymes: armée et armement, gendarmerie, police, services de renseignement et services secrets français et étrangers, espionnage, contre-espionnage, services de secours, organisations révolutionnaires et terroristes (in French). L'Harmattan. p. 68. ISBN 978-2-343-04635-8.
- ^ a b c Pan, Jason (January 6, 2018). "Spy possibly targeted top secret army unit: reports". Taipei Times. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ Minnick, Wendell (December 24, 2010). "Taiwan Modernizes, Streamlines Spec Ops". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
The ASSC just celebrated its 30th anniversary, a member said, noting there are 150 personnel and the unit "is similar to the U.S. Army's Delta Force".
