The Mountain Eagle Commando Unit (Chinese: 山鹰突击队) is a police tactical unit of the People's Armed Police based in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region.[1] The unit was publicly shown to the media on 20 August 2019.[1][2] Its name is derived from its designated operational areas, consisting of mountains and plateaus.[2]
| Mountain Eagle Commando Unit | |
|---|---|
| 山鹰突击队 (Chinese) | |
| Country |  China |
| Agency | People's Armed Police |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Xinjiang Autonomous Region |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Wang Gang |
It is the third police tactical unit to be established by the People's Armed Police after the Snow Leopard Commando Unit and the Falcon Unit.[3][4]
Mission
editThe Mountain Eagle Commando was revealed under the 2017-2018 People's Armed Police reform and is tasked to deal with counterterrorism missions in Xinjiang.[1] The unit is specially trained in order to conduct operations on horseback to deal with terrain difficult for vehicles.[2]
Operations
editAccording to the People's Liberation Army Daily, the unit has an intense operational history.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Huang Panyue (21 August 2019). "New counter-terror force in Xinjiang - China Military". PLA Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ a b c Sutirtho Patranobis (21 August 2019). "China now has commandos on horseback to tackle terror in Xinjiang". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ Sands, David R. (20 August 2019). "China's military forms new 'counterterror' unit in restive Uighur region". The Washington Times. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Chan, D. M. (August 20, 2019). "China unveils special counter-terror force in Xinjiang". Asia Times.