Commando Battalion (Albania)

The Commando Battalion (Albanian: Batalioni i Komandos) is an elite special operations unit of the Albanian Land Force. It is tasked with conducting unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, and force protection missions. The unit is subordinate to the Special Operations Regiment (Albanian: Regjimenti i Operacioneve Speciale), and is often deployed in support of national security objectives. The Commando Battalion's selection process is rigorous and training is highly demanding, focusing on physical endurance, weapons proficiency, close quarters combat, airborne operations, and survival skills. The unit maintains a high level of readiness and is prepared to deploy rapidly in response to a variety of threats. Further specific details regarding unit organization, equipment, and operational history are generally not publicly disclosed for security reasons.