1st Special Forces Brigade (South Korea)
The 1st Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) (Korean: 제1공수특전여단; Hanja: 第一空輸特戰旅團), also known as Eagle (Korean: 독수리; is an Airborne Special Forces unit of the Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command.
| 1st Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 1958 – present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Type | Airborne Special Forces |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Gangseo District, Seoul |
| Nickname(s) | Docksuri (Eagle) |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Paul Bunyan |
History
On 1 April 958, 1st Combat Group was founded and most members are from the 8240th Army Unit.[1]
On 1 October 1958, restructured as the 1st Special Forces Group
1,172 from 1st Special Forces Group participated in the Vietnam War[2]
On 15 September 1972, restructured as the 1st Special Forces Brigade.
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