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601 Commando Company
The 601 Commando Company is a special operations unit of the Argentine Army, created January 5, 1982. It was based on the original "Equipo Especial Halcon 8" created by Lt. Colonel Mohamed Ali Seineldin in 1978.
The commander of this unit in the Falklands War was Major Mario Castagneto. The Company was divided in three assault sections. One of the sections shot down a RAF Harrier GR3 at Port Howard and defeated an SAS patrol near Many Branch Ridge, in West Falkland.
They also uncovered a British Observation Post on 7 June near Murrell Bridge, northwest of Stanley, which was manned by members of the 3rd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, at the approximated position . After a short exchange of fire, the British abandoned the outpost, leaving behind much of their equipment.
The company is based on Campo de Mayo, Buenos Aires Province. The members of the unit wear green berets with unit badges.
Notes
External links
Official website
Organization and equipment
Argentine Infantry Official website
See also
Rapid Deployment Force
Special Operations Forces Group
601 Air Assault Regiment
602 Commando Company
Argentine Army
Cazadores de Montana
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