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.
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.
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.