| Airborne Special Service Company | |
|---|---|
| 高空特種勤務中隊 | |
| Active | 1980–present |
| Country |  Republic of China |
| Branch |  Republic of China Army |
| Type | Special operations force |
| Part of | Army Aviation and Special Forces Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Neipu, Pingtung County |
| Nickname(s) | 自強中隊、涼山特勤隊 |
| Motto(s) | 尚武求勝 自強不息 |
The Airborne Special Service Company (ASSC; Chinese: 高空特種勤務中隊),[1] alternatively known as the Liang Shan Special Operations Company (涼山特勤隊), is an elite special forces unit belonging to the Republic of China Army (Taiwan Army).[2] Considered the most secretive unit in Taiwan, the ASSC is reportedly based in Taiwan Pingtung County and is tasked with carrying out special operations, including decapitation strikes in the event of a war.[2]
The ASSC reportedly is composed of approximately 150 personnel and was founded around 1980. It is similar to the US Army's Delta Force and the British Army's Special Air Service.[3] It is subordinate to the Army Aviation and Special Forces Command.[2]
- ^ Jean-Marie Thiébaud (2015). Dictionnaire encyclopédique international des abréviations, sigles et acronymes: armée et armement, gendarmerie, police, services de renseignement et services secrets français et étrangers, espionnage, contre-espionnage, services de secours, organisations révolutionnaires et terroristes (in French). L'Harmattan. p. 68. ISBN 978-2-343-04635-8.
- ^ a b c Pan, Jason (January 6, 2018). "Spy possibly targeted top secret army unit: reports". Taipei Times. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ Minnick, Wendell (December 24, 2010). "Taiwan Modernizes, Streamlines Spec Ops". Retrieved January 7, 2018.
The ASSC just celebrated its 30th anniversary, a member said, noting there are 150 personnel and the unit "is similar to the U.S. Army's Delta Force".