Battalion became operational in late 2005, after several batches of graduates had already been selected. Members of the SOF battalion have benefitted from courses abroad, such as the US Army Special Forces course, the Force Recon course of the United States Marine Corps, as well as other courses.
The special operations battalion started operating in late 2005, following earlier selections of graduates. Members of this elite unit have had the opportunity to receive advanced training abroad, including courses from the US Army Special Forces, the US Marine Corps Force Recon, and other specialized programs.