Sa'ka Forces

Thunderbolt Forces
Egyptian Arabic: قوات الصاعقة‎‎

Active	1956-present
Country	Egypt
Branch	Egyptian Army
Garrison/HQ	Cairo
Engagements	Operation Badr (1973) Shdwan Battle Battle of Ismailia EgyptAir Flight 321 Operation Sinai Operation Martyr's Right
Commanders
Notable commanders	Galal Haredi

Sa‘ka Forces or Thunderbolt Forces (Egyptian Arabic: قوات الصاعقة‎‎ Kuwat El Sa‘ka), is an Egyptian military commando force established by Major General Galal Haredi. High fitness is required and training is conducted at the El Sa‘ka Academy which was built by Major General Ahmed Ragai Ateya.

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