Unit 999

Unit 999
الوحدة 999 قتال
Country	Egypt
Allegiance	Military of Egypt
Branch	Egyptian Army
Type	Special operations forces
Role	Air assault Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal CBRN defense Clandestine operation Close-quarters combat Counterinsurgency Counterterrorism Desert warfare Direct action Executive protection Force protection Forward air control Hostage rescue Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Parachuting Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare
Size	Classified
Part of	El-Sa'ka Forces
Garrison/HQ	Southern Cairo
Motto(s)	Victory or Martyrdom
Mascot(s)	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 tier two special operation force in the Egyptian Army, falling under the El-Sa'ka Forces. It is capable of conducting air and land operations, that specializes in commando style raids, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, operating in difficult to access terrains, special warfare operation in behind enemy lines, special reconnaissance, and tracking targets. They are most often used for special reconnaissance missions to gathering intelligence.

See also

• Unit 777
• Unit 333