// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Unit 999 say to Unit 1000? You're one up on me.
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| Unit 999 | |
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| الوحدة 999 قتال | |
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| Country | Egypt |
| Allegiance | Military of Egypt |
| Branch | Egyptian Army |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | Special operations |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | El-Sa'ka Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Southern Cairo |
| Motto | Victory or Martyrdom |
| Mascot | The Eagle of Thunderbolt |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
| Notable commanders | Hatem Saber |
Unit 999 (Arabic: الوحدة 999 قتال), also known as Task Force 999, is a special operation force in the Egyptian Army, falling under the El-Sa'ka Forces.[1] Unit 999 participated in a joint training event at Fort Campbell, Kentucky hosted by the United States Army's 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) that focused training them on special operations tactics and procedures.[2][3]
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References
[edit]- ↑ "مقاتلو الصاعقة الـ 999 يؤدون يمين حماية الوطن فى مناورة "قادر".. صور". اليوم السابع. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
- ↑ Summers, Gregory (February 13, 2020) "5th SFG(A) hosts Egyptian commandos for partnership training" Defense Visual Information Distribution System, U.S. Department of War, https://www.dvidshub.net/news/363995/5th-sfga-hosts-egyptian-commandos-partnership-training, Date accessed: November 23, 2025
- ↑ SOFREP News Team (March 3, 2020) "The Pic of the Day: Egyptian commandos visit 5th Special Forces Group" SOFREP, Military Content Group, 2025, https://sofrep.com/news/the-pic-of-the-day-egyptian-commandos-visit-5th-special-forces-group/, Date accessed: November 23, 2025
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