[🇧🇩-Navy] SWADS

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Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kryfnJpn3ng

The following video is about hard training of SWADS.

 

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SWADS VS Myanmar Navy SEAL.

 

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Bangladesh Naval Commando SWADS.

 

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Special Warfare Diving and Salvage - Wikipedia

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Special Warfare Diving and Salvage​

The Special Warfare Diving and Salvage (SWADS) (Bengali: স্পেশাল ওয়ারফেয়ার ডাইভিং অ্যান্ড স্যালভেজ) is an elite special operational unit of the Bangladesh Navy. Members are professional soldiers and are recruited through the Bangladesh Navy. The SWADS is organized, trained and equipped along the lines of SEAL/UDT teams of the United States Navy SEALs and the Republic of Korea Navy UDT/SEAL.

As of 2014, SWADS is believed to number a few hundred strong, and is based in the southern port city of Chittagong. Its base is formally known as "BNS Nirvik".

History

Although Bangladeshi Navy personnel were trained on American soil since the 1970s, United States Navy instructors were instrumental in creating SWADS in late 2008.[4] SWADS was formally created in 2009 with 150 commandos and 200 divers recruited. US Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena provided assistance in the creation of the unit.

The unit's lineage is traced back to the Nou Commando frogmen of Sector 10 during the country's Liberation War against Pakistan. SWADS operators have participated alongside American Navy SEALs in Joint Combined Training Exchange programs under the Tiger Shark exercises.

Selection

SWADS operatives are volunteers from the Navy and are trained in Bangladesh and abroad. They do the Naval Commando Basic Course (similar to BUD/S of US Navy SEALs) from the SWADS Training area at Rangamati and complete their airborne qualification course from army's School of Infantry and Tactics, Sylhet. Further specialist courses are held in various naval and army training bases in Bangladesh as well as abroad. The average drop rate of NCB is 95%, and this is only the first step of becoming a SWADS operator. SWADS operators receive training from Republic of Korea Navy UDT/SEALs, UK's SAS & SBS, US Marine Force Recon, US Navy SEALS and Turkish SAT.

Duties

SWADS commandos are currently deployed in South Sudan as Bangladesh Force Marine Unit, part of UNMISS. They were the first SF unit to respond during Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka and later assisted the Army's 1 Para-Commando Battalion in Operation Thunderbolt, by securing the lake side and cutting of the possible escape route of the terrorists.

SWADS has also performed several Anti-Drug raids in the Bay of Bengal and captured some major drug shipments. They have also conducted Anti-Human Trafficking operations off the coast of Teknaf.

Weapons and equipment

The range of weapons and equipment used by members SWADS's is extensive. SWADS members are trained to handle all types of light & medium weapons with proficiency. Because of their close relations with US & ROK SEALs, SWADS mostly use 5.56 caliber weapons unlike other Bangladeshi SOF units.

Some of the weapons used by SWADS are:

SIG Sauer P226
Colt M4A1 SOPMOD
Daewoo K2 Assault Rifle
Daewoo K7 silenced SMG
Norinco Type-56-2
Knight's Armament Company SR-25
M249 SAW
M24 Sniper Weapon System

Besides these weapons, SWADS personnel uses Level-III & Level-IIIA bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets as standard issue. SWADS divers use various European diving and hydrographic research equipment.

 

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Bangladesh Navy SWADS demonstration

SWADS personnel at a joint military exercise with the US Navy

 

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Bangladesh Navy's SWADS tough training.

 

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Know more about SWADS.

 

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বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনীর প্যারাট্রুপারদের দুঃসাহসিক প্যারাজাম্প (Bangladesh Navy SWADS Para jump)

 

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Dornier Do-228NG থেকে বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনীর স্পেশাল ফোর্স সোয়াডস এবং সেনাবাহিনীর স্পেশাল ফোর্স প্যারা-কমান্ডো ব্রিগেডের সদস্যদের ফ্রি-ফল প্যারাসুট জাম্প (Free fall parachute jump by Special Force SWADS of Bangladesh Navy and Special Force Para-Commando of Bangladesh Army.)

 

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Bangladesh navy commandos with DSAR-15P rifles.

 

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Three Naval diving boats were added to SWADS inventory, all were handed over from local Naval builder KSY. Reportedly design was completed locally, compliant with RINA (Italian) marine classification society specifications.

Keel was laid at KSY sometime ago.

নৌবাহিনীর জন্য ৩টি ডাইভিং বোট তৈরি করছে খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ড​

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নৌবাহিনীর জন্য ৩টি ডাইভিং বোট তৈরি করছে খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ড- সমকাল​

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বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনীর জন্য তিনটি ডাইভিং বোট (ডুবুরিদের সহায়তাকারী জাহাজ) নির্মাণ করছে খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ড। বৃহস্পতিবার এর নির্মাণকাজের উদ্বোধন (কিল লেয়িং) করেন খুলনা নেভাল এরিয়ার কমান্ডার রিয়ার অ্যাডমিরাল আশরাফুল হক চৌধুরী।
জাহাজ তিনটি দিয়ে ডুবুরিদের অপারেশন্স এবং প্রশিক্ষণে সহায়তা করা ছাড়াও ডাইভিং ট্রিটমেন্ট ইত্যাদি নানাবিধ কার্যক্রমসহ নৌবাহিনীর সার্বিক অপারেশনাল কাজে সহযোগিতা করা হবে। জাহাজ তিনটির দৈর্ঘ্য ৩৮ দশমিক ৯ মিটার, প্রস্থ ৯০ মিটার, গভীরতা ২ দশমিক ২ মিটার। এর সর্বোচ্চ গতি ১৫ নটিক্যাল মাইল। আগামী দুই বছরের মধ্যে এর নির্মাণকাজ শেষ হবে।
উদ্বোধন অনুষ্ঠানে ফ্লোটিলা ওয়েস্টের কমান্ডার কমডোর আবদুল্লাহ আল মামুন চৌধুরী ও খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডের ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক কমডোর এম জাকিরুল ইসলাম উপস্থিত ছিলেন।
অনুষ্ঠানে জানানো হয়, প্রায় ৬২ বছর আগে যাত্রা শুরু করে খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ড লিমিটেড। ১৯৯৯ সালের ৩ অক্টোবর অলাভজনক প্রতিষ্ঠান হিসেবে শিপইয়ার্ডকে বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনীর কাছে হস্তান্তর করা হয়। বর্তমানে খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ড শুধু লাভজনক প্রতিষ্ঠানই নয়, দেশের জন্য গৌরব বয়ে আনতে অনন্য ভূমিকা পালন করছে। এরই মধ্যে দেশের মাটিতে পাঁচটি ছোট যুদ্ধজাহাজ (প্যাট্রল ক্রাফট) ও দুটি বড় যুদ্ধজাহাজ (লার্জ প্যাট্রল ক্রাফট) নির্মাণ করে নৌবাহিনীকে হস্তান্তর করেছে। এ ছাড়া ৭৩০টি জাহাজ নির্মাণ ও দুই হাজার ৩৮৩টি জাহাজ মেরামত করেছে। খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডে নৌবাহিনীর জন্য আরও পাঁচটি প্যাট্রল ক্রাফট নির্মাণের কাজ চলছে।

 

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Navy Chief commissions three diving boats in Khulna​

Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan officially commissioned three newly built diving boats Pankouri, Gangchil and Machranga at the Khulna Naval Berth today. Photo: PID-Khulna

KHULNA, June 26, 2025 (BSS) - In a significant stride towards strengthening the Bangladesh Navy's three-dimensional capabilities, Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan officially commissioned three newly built indigenous diving boats Pankouri, Gangchil and Machranga at the Khulna Naval Berth today.

The commissioning ceremony, held with full naval tradition, saw the Navy Chief handing over command orders to the respective commanding officers and unveiling the nameplates of the vessels.

Speaking at the event, Admiral Nazmul Hassan underscored the crucial role of a robust navy in safeguarding national sovereignty, fostering economic growth and responding to evolving geopolitical challenges.

He highlighted the Navy's vital contributions to securing Bangladesh's vast maritime domain, both in times of peace and conflict, particularly in conducting rescue and relief operations.

Reflecting on the Navy's humble beginnings following the country's independence in 1971, the Admiral expressed pride in its transformation into a modern, technologically advanced, three-dimensional force.

He noted the Navy's expanding responsibilities, especially in securing maritime sovereignty and supporting the country's Blue Economy initiatives.

He also emphasized the Navy's growing presence on the international stage, contributing to Bangladesh's global image.

"I am proud to witness the commissioning of three diving boats built entirely with local technology at Khulna Shipyard," said Admiral Hassan. "This achievement highlights our self-reliance and capacity in naval construction."

The keel-laying of the three vessels took place on June 10, 2021, at Khulna Shipyard. Following successful construction and sea trials, the boats were officially handed over to the Navy on May 6, 2025.

Each of the newly commissioned diving boats is 38.90 meters in length and 9 meters in width, with a top speed of 15 nautical miles per hour.

They are equipped with state-of-the-art diving support systems, advanced sensors and navigation equipment including modern surveillance radar, GPS, echo-sounders, and sophisticated control systems. For defense, each vessel is armed with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.

Designed to support a variety of missions, these vessels will enhance the Navy's operational capabilities in maritime security, underwater diving and salvage operations, rescue missions, disaster response and maritime law enforcement.

Rear Admiral Golam Sadek, Commander of Khulna Naval Area, along with senior military and civilian officials, freedom fighters, ship officers and sailors attended the ceremony.