The Lebanese Commando Regiment, also called Maghaweer (Arabic: فوج المغاوير Fawj al-Maghaweer) was founded in October 1966, and is considered the first special forces regiment in the Lebanese Armed Forces. The regiment is also a member of the Lebanese Special Operations Command and is the largest of the Lebanese special units.
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