Special Naval Force

The Special Naval Force (SNF) is the special forces unit of the Naval Combat Unit. The Special Naval Force is the maritime special forces unit of the White Wolves, specialising in maritime counter-terrorism, special operations and naval and unconventional warfare. The SNF is described as the sister unit of the Special Air Force.

Origins
The Special Naval Force was established in response to an over-stressed Naval Combat Unit, which had no dedicated special operational fighting force.

First operation
The SNF was first deployed to the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War. Working with the Super Marines, they provided

Structure
The Special Naval Force consists of only one unit, of 50 operators commanded by one Major.

Recruitment
Through exemplary service in either the Naval Combat Unit or Infantry Combat Unit, operators can be offered a chance at promotion into the Special Naval Force. The training process in very similar to that in the Special Air Force, training recruits in swimming, diving, sailing, parachuting, navigation, demolition and reconnaissance