| Unit Name: | Special Forces Command |
| Native Name: | Specialförbandsledningen |
| Dates: | 2000–present |
| Country: |  |
| Allegiance: | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Type: | Special forces |
| Size: | Classified |
| Garrison: | Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, Stockholm |
| Colours: | --> |
| Colours Label: | --> |
| Current Commander: | COL Andreas Odung |
| Identification Symbol Label: | Command sign |
The Special Forces Command[1] (Swedish: Specialförbandsledningen, SFL) is a command in the Swedish Armed Forces charged with overseeing the various special operations components. Its organized to be able to command operations of Swedish special forces units, but also to be able to develop units, capabilities and equipment. The Special Forces Command is part of the Joint Forces Command (Insatsstaben, INSS).[2]
The Special Forces Command (SFL) was organized within the Joint Forces Command (OPIL) when it was formed in 2000 with responsibility for the special forces. At the same time, the Försvarsmaktens specialförband (FMSF) was formed consisting of SFL, SSG and FJS. The Special Forces Command is organized to be able to command operations of Swedish special forces units, but also to lead production of special forces operations and to be able to develop units, capabilities and equipment.[3]
Today, the Special Forces Command is part of FMSF together with Särskilda operationsgruppen (SOG) as well as specially equipped, trained and equipped support units.[3]
The Commander, Special Forces Command (C SFL) is part of Joint Forces Command (JFC) and has the task of commanding and coordinating the activities of the special forces.[4]
7 § The Commander, Special Forces Command shall, under the Chief of Joint Operations, exercise operational command and tactical command over the special forces during operations.[5] 7 § The Commander, Special Forces Command shall, under the Commander, Swedish Armed Forces Special Forces (Försvarsmaktens specialförband, FM SF):[5]
9 § The Commander, Special Forces Command shall support the Chief of Defence Staff and prepare the documents or perform the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff or the head of the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters decide within the framework of the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters' operations.[5]