The Special Services Group (SSG) of Pakistan was established in 1950 and has since undergone changes to its name, locations, and training. It is comprised of 10 commando battalions that are specialized in close quarter combat, explosives training, and counterterrorism operations. The SSG is based out of Charat and is considered Pakistan's elite special forces, known for their bravery and sacrifices for the nation. They are well-equipped with modern weapons and have been actively conducting anti-terrorism operations along Pakistan's western borders.

1. Shakeel Ahmed

3. HISTORY
•SSG was
started in
1950.
“Close quarter
battle ” was
build and
“Col. Grant ”
was the first
commander
of the school.

4. • After one year due to some reasons
school was shifted to “Attock kaklan ” in
1951 and “Col. Kahoon ” became the
commander.
• In close quarter school use of different
Arms like, Judo, Map reading, Explosive
were taught to them.

5. • In 1952 the
school was
closed and
the GHQ got
the authority
to train the
Commandos.

6. • The New
name was
“312
Garrison
Company”.

7. • In 1953 the
Responsibility
to train that
company gone
to
“Lt. Col A O
Mitha”.

8. SSG became
famous when first
time in
“Vulcan Exercise ”
in 1954 they proof
there skills
and bravery.

9. In EX-Handicap
in 1954 the
commander n
chief M. Ayub
khan first
time admired
the bravery
of
Commandos.

10. • In 1954 the
name
changed to
“Special
services
Group”.

11. •In
1956, Charat
Became the
head quarter
of SSG,
”The Eagles
nest”.

12. TRAINING
 Charat is the house
of commandos.
Where strong
bodies and mind
get trained to
sacrifice for nation.

13. These
Commandos
are the
beauty of
Forces and
sign of our
strong
nation. Dusk
and ugly
season are
the Friend of
a Good
Commando.

14. EQUIPMENT
 The SSG is equipped with an array of
modern weapons which includes:
 HK G3.
 Rifles and Sub-machine guns.
 With Sniper or Marksman role, the SSG
CT (Counter-Terrorism) teams are
equipped with Barrett M82,Finnish
Tikka bolt-action rifles.

15. RECENT ACTIVITIES
 Recently, SSG has been active in anti-
terrorist operations in Pakistan's Restive
western borders with Afghanistan.
 In the operation of GHQ in Rawalpindi and
also in the PNS Mehran operation.

16. ORGANIZATION
 Pakistani special forces have 10 battalions:
 1st Commando Yildiram Battalion
 2nd Commando Rahbar Battalion
 3rd Commando Powindah Battalion
 4th Commando Yalghar Battalion
 5th Commando Zalzaal Battalion
 6th Commando Samsaam Battalion
 7th Commando Zarrar Battalion (Anti-
terrorism)
 8th Commando Janbaz Battalion
 9th Commando Battalion
 10th Commando Battalion

17. ORGANIZATION
 Each Battalion consists of 700 men in
four companies, with each company
split into platoons and then into 10-
men team. Battalions are commanded
by Lieutenant Colonels.

18. ORGANIZATION
Three independent commando companies
are:
 Musa Company - Specializes in
Amphibious Operations.
 Zarrar Company - Specializes in
Counter-terrorism.

20. Achievements:

21. THANK
YOU…!