Brigade 70 (B-70)
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The Brigade 70 or B-70 is one of the two special forces units of the Royal Cambodian Army responsible for capture or kill high-value targets that pose a threat to the government, counterterrorism, counter-revolutionary, crowd control support, excutive protection, hostage rescue, irregular warfare operations, and provide security for government buildings and infrastructure that are at risk of destruction in the event of riots or terrorism. Most of their main missions are counter-revolutionary and protect the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Brigade 70 | |
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Active | 1990s-present |
Country | Cambodia |
Allegiance | HM The King |
Branch | Royal Cambodian Army |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Clandestine operation Close-quarters combat Counterterrorism Counter-revolutionary Covert operation Crowd control Direct action Executive protection Force protection Hostage rescue HUMINT Irregular warfare Jungle warfare Manhunt Mountain warfare Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Royal Cambodian Armed Forces |
Nickname(s) | B-70 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Chhab Peakdey |
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