2. Special Support Group (SSG)
Our Special Support Group or SSG has been created to carry out operations and
tasks of a “Special” or sensitive nature and specialise in military movements and
tactics, rescue operations and security details. The group consists of some of the
highest trained and most skilled professionals currently in operation today. SSG is
a versatile and amphibious group that has the capability of operating in a
maritime and land based roles.
3. SSG has four operational divisions each specialising or focusing in different key
areas. SSG Divisions are as follows:
• Special Task Force (STF)
• Marine Task Force (MTF)
• Special Projects Team (SPT)
• SSG K-9 Unit
4. Special Task Force (STF)
The STF is specifically designed to operate within Hostile Environments (HE) and
High Risk Areas (HRA) and is trained in Counter-Terrorism, Surveillance and
Tactical Techniques of a military nature. The STF specialise in operating within
foreign territory and environments, often under extreme pressure and difficult
conditions.
The STF also carry out Rescue Operations and assist with Ransom Negotiations.
The unit can also operate in a marine role.
The Special Task Force (STF) has three operational squadrons which specialise in
different areas. The Squadrons are as follows:
5. Mobility Squadron: Specialise in tactical movements and military operations
via the use of vehicles, the squadron is capable of operating a wide range of
vehicles which include land, marine and air support assets.
Boat Squadron: Specialise in maritime manoeuvres and operations of a tactical
nature, including underwater activities such as scuba diving and UUV
operations. The squadron use a number of marine support assets including
Military RHIB or Inflatable Boats and often work closely with the Marine Task
Force and the Offshore Support Group.
6. Survival Squadron: Specialise survival in different
climates and weather conditions and are experts in
operating in “foreign” territory. The Survival
Squadron are specialists in Arctic, Desert, Mountain
and Jungle Warfare.
7. Marine Task Force (MTF)
As the maritime equivalent to the STF, the Marine
Task Force are an amphibious unit with a large
focus on combating maritime crime within High
Risk Areas throughout the world, including having
a special Offshore Division.
The Marine Task Force (MTF) has three
operational squadrons which specialise in
different areas. The Squadrons are as follows:
8. Tactical Squadron: Specialise in Maritime Counter Terrorism, Maritime Defence
Tactics and Homeland Security. The squadron is also responsible for configuring
the tactical and operational structure and movements of the Maritime Task Force.
A Squadron: Specialise in marine operations and manoeuvres via the use of
maritime support assets. The squadron operate a large fleet of marine assets in
full support of key projects, tasks and movements.
9. B Squadron: is an amphibious unit that specialise in maritime risk management
and security services and carry out specialist tasks within the maritime sector.
The squadron is also responsible for conducting maritime surveillance, escort
services and ransom deliveries and has taken part in joint military operations
within the Horn of Africa and the Somali Basin region.
10. Special Projects Team (SPT)
The Special Projects Team was formed to strengthen security issues within each
respective region of operation. The SPT specialise in risk mitigation and threat
management and provide consultancy and mediation for key projects around the
world. The unit also specialise in counter-terrorism, anti-hijacking, and counter-
surveillance and are highly-trained in close quarter battle (CQB), hand-to-hand
combat and knife fighting, this enabling them to resolve issues at close quarters.
The unit also has a close protection team in which provides personal security to
services users worldwide.
11. Sniper Unit
As a sub-unit of the Special Project Team, SSG snipers are trained to a high level
on long range elimination and advanced shooting techniques. Each member is an
excellent and experienced marksmen and has the ability to comfortably to
eliminate targets and threats from a safe distance.
The sniper unit also specialise in other security and risk management tasks and
are often responsible for placing security cordons and securing key venues and
positions. The unit also participate in surveillance tasks where their observation
skills are utilised. SSG also has a Maritime Sniper Team.
12. Special Support Group (SSG) K-9 Unit
Our SSG K-9 Unit is part of a special unit training program designed to expose our
teams to difficult environments, terrain and extreme conditions; pushing our
tactical K-9 units to the limit.
SSG’s Tactical K-9 Unit is an
amphibious unit and capable of
carrying out tasks in a maritime
role. This versatile unit is
trained to operate with a wide
range of vehicles which include
ground, marine and air assets.
13. Our SSG Dogs are often used in combat situations and will take part in military
and private security operations and tasks with our combat dogs or “war dogs”
being used in combat areas across the world.
All our dogs are able to operate comfortably in hostile environments with the
various sounds often found on a battlefield or in a combat zone having no
effect on them.
14. Our SSG K-9 Services include:
• Scout Dogs
• Search, Detection & Tracking Dogs
• Military Working Dogs
• Intimidation Dog
