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Active
since 1983
Country
Sri Lanka
Branch
Sri Lanka Police
Type
Police tactical unit
Role
Air assault
Bomb disposal
Close protection
Close-quarters combat
Counter-insurgency
Counter-terrorism
Direct action
High-value target
Hostage rescue
Jungle warfare
Law enforcement
Raiding
Reconnaissance
Special operations
Urban warfare
Size
~8000 (2017)[1]
Nickname(s)
STF
Motto(s)
නියතයි ජය
(Sinhala: Victory Assured)
Colours
Marine Green & Gold
Anniversaries
01st March
Engagements
Sri Lankan Civil War
Second JVP insurrection
Commanders
Commandant
Deputy Inspector General Waruna JAYASUNDARA
Inspector General of Police
C. D. Wickramaratne