| abstract | - The Special Forces of the Imperial Service are primarily intended for conducting covert combat operations at the rear of the enemy positions (either in uniform or civilian clothing) and, once in place, to commit acts of sabotage. The Special Forces are directly dependant on the General Staff, and their proper command retains only co-ordination and logistic functions. Main object of Special Forces is to engage and destroy enemy despite their arms/manpower superiority. In order to achieve this objective Special Forces outfitted with custom designed weapons systems. Among wide array of weapons system the most prominent place is reserved for knives. Alongside the Special Forces and Special Operations Forces, there are several other elite and specialized battle and front line units from all the major commands, especially paratroopers, saboteurs, police rapid reaction units and others. The tier organization mirrors the basic concept and design of Imperial Service ground forces: relatively few units, but most of them highly trained. Barrayaran Special Forces are framed within the Special Operations Bureau, Operations Command, General Staff.
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