page_title: Special Operations Command (Brazil)
section_title: Missions and Capabilities
hierarchical_section_title: Special Operations Command (Brazil) / Missions and Capabilities
caption_attribution_description: Comandos, Forças Especiais, combatente, Exército, Tiro instintivo caatinga, paraquedistas, atirador, sniper, mergulhadores
context_page_description: The Brazilian Special Operations Command is a part of the Brazilian Army Commands, specifically the Land Army Command. Headquartered in Central Brazil, in Goiania, C OP ESP is positioned under the larger Planalto Military Command. Specifically, it is linked to the Terrestrial Operations Command. Its motto; "any mission, in any place, at any time, by every way", perfectly sums up the capabilities of C Op Esp.
context_section_description: Today C Op Esp is a highly specialized and dynamic fighting force that operates all over Brazil. C Op Esp is trained in non conventional warfare, which means it is ready for any type of fight, against any fighting force. C Op Esp is trained to deal with much larger forces, they typically operate in small teams.
  The C Op Esp uses a number of strategies to eliminate its enemies capabilities. Deploying its forces deep in enemy territory, including to the very rear of the enemy, is one of the many strategies C Op Esp employs. 
  Some of C Op Esp's top level capabilities include; covert reconnaissance on the battlefield, the ability to perform search, destruction, neutralization and interdiction of targets of significant value, perform guided air strikes, rescue allies and high value targets, kidnap enemy personnel, and conduct operations classified as non conventional warfare.
  One of C Op Esp's most valuable capabilities is the ability to deter and destroy guerilla groups. C Op Esp has dealt with guerilla groups before, and is specially trained to move the group into a larger fighting force such as the Brazilian Army. This strategy in turn leads to the destruction of the guerrilla group.
  Another valuable capability that C Op Esp excels in is counterinsurgency and counterterrorism. Operations of this type include; rescuing hostages of any type, neutralization of explosives and other weapons used by terrorists, monitoring and spying on terrorist groups. 
  The C Op Esp is the main arm of the Rapid Action Force which is supplemented by the following units: Brigade Parachute Infantry, 12th Light Infantry Brigade (Aeromovel) and the Army Aviation Squadron. The Rapid Action Force is a national force, capable of operating in the Amazon as well as the Pampas in the south. Equipped with the most technologically advanced equipment available to the Brazilian Military, the Rapid Action Force is proficient in land, water, and air operations.
  Recently, Brazilian Special Forces have taken part in domestic and international operations. During the 2016 Rio Olympics, Brazilian Special forces provided security teams for events, and conducted covert operations in order to thwart any possible attacks on the games. These domestic operations were conducted by the special operations police force of the Brazilian Military.  Brazilian Special Forces also were integral in the defeat of para-military groups in Haiti. Since the hurricane that devastated Haiti, the country has been unable to deal with paramilitary groups that have plagued their cities. Brazilian Special Forces were an integral part of defeating these groups, while also providing peace keeping operations.
caption: Brazilian commandos during a training exercise with Heckler & Koch MP5SD
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