Sub-Division 3, Border Patrol Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit (Thai: กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการสนับสนุนทางอากาศ) also known as Special Operation Unit Naresuan 261 (Thai: หน่วยปฏิบัติการพิเศษ นเรศวร 261), Naresuan 261 (Thai: นเรศวร 261) is a tier 1 special operations unit of The Border Patrol Police, Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Special Operations Unit "Naresuan 261" was set up in 1983, Buddhist year 2526, by a Thai cabinet resolution. The resolution, dated 1 February 2526 (1983), was a major policy decision designed to provide a force for counter-terrorism efforts. It was named in honor of King Naresuan the Great.[1]
In late 1986, a royal decree, proclamation number 14, reorganized the Royal Thai Police and Naraesuan 261 was assigned as company 4 under the Border Patrol Police's Aerial Reinforcement Unit.
In 2005, a royal decree, proclamation raised company 4 to the level of Sub-Division 3, Border Patrol Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit.
Naresuan 261 has responsibility for counter-terrorism and resulting criminal cases. The company also plays an important role as executive protection for the king, the queen, and other members of the royal family when they travel. They also train female operatives as executive escorts for Princess Siridhorn when she visits Border Patrol Police schools around Thailand. The company acts as escorts for foreign dignitaries and heads of state visiting Thailand.
Organization ManagementEdit
Naresuan 261 consists of a 3 special operation companies, Rescue Company, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) company and one security company
TrainingEdit
Initial training was performed by members of the Royal Thai Police Department. Teams are divided up into units of five persons following the model set by Germany's GSG-9. Teams are trained in military tactics, sniping, waterborne operations, martial arts, and operation of a variety of vehicles.
After initial training, groups pass on their experiences to other members of the company. The company will also assign members to train in foreign countries and bring the knowledge back to Thailand to further help train the company. Standard training is broken up into five parts:
1. International counter-terrorism training consisting of 24 weeks of training for new police privates.
2. International counter-terrorism training consisting of six weeks of training for police on active duty as well as one week of anti-terrorism planning.
4. Sniper/counter-sniper training consisting of four weeks of training for those assigned to sniper positions.
5. Electronics proficiency training consisting of 12 weeks of training for those assigned to the duty of electronics proficiency officer.
The company takes part in cross-training with special operations divisions of the Royal Thai military as well as training with their counterparts in various units in Australia, South Africa, Germany, and the United States.
OperationsEdit
The company has been involved in a number of high-profile criminal cases, including:
1. Burmese student takeover of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on 1–2 October 1999 (2542).
2. Takeover of the Ratchaburi Hospital in Ratchaburi Province on 24–25 January 2000 (2543).
These three major successful operations were all under the control of Naresuan 261. In all these situations, the mission was accomplished and the hostages were rescued.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Naresuan 261 news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Sub Division 3 Border Patrol Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit Thai kxngkakbkar 3 kxngbngkhbkarsnbsnunthangxakas also known as Special Operation Unit Naresuan 261 Thai hnwyptibtikarphiess nerswr 261 Naresuan 261 Thai nerswr 261 is a tier 1 special operations unit of The Border Patrol Police Royal Thai Police RTP Naresuan 261nerswr 261 Thai PARU Patch worn by Naresuan 261Active18 December 1984 presentCountry ThailandAgencyRoyal Thai PoliceTypePolice tactical unitOperations jurisdictionNationalPart ofPolice Aerial Reinforcement Unit Border Patrol PoliceCounter Terrorist Operations Center Royal Thai Armed Forces HeadquartersHeadquartersCha am District Phetchaburi Province ThailandStructuresize6 CompaniesNotablesSignificant operation s Cold War Communist insurgency in Thailand Communist insurgency in Malaysia Vietnamese border raids in Thailand Thai Laotian Border War Internal conflict in Myanmar Humanitarian Anti Drug 1999 Myanmar Embassy siege Operation Border Post 9631 along the Thai Burmese border in 1999 Takeover of the Ratchaburi Hospital in Ratchaburi Province on 24 25 January 2000 War on drugs Southern Insurgency Tham Luang cave rescue Nakhon Ratchasima shootingsWebsiteNaresuan 261 Official SiteJump wings of Naresuan 261 Contents 1 History 2 Organization Management 3 Training 4 Operations 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditSpecial Operations Unit Naresuan 261 was set up in 1983 Buddhist year 2526 by a Thai cabinet resolution The resolution dated 1 February 2526 1983 was a major policy decision designed to provide a force for counter terrorism efforts It was named in honor of King Naresuan the Great 1 The Royal Thai Police were given orders to set up training for a special division to accomplish these goals The unit was founded in 1984 Buddhist year 2527 and placed under the control and responsibility of the Thai Border Patrol Police Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit PARU 2 In late 1986 a royal decree proclamation number 14 reorganized the Royal Thai Police and Naraesuan 261 was assigned as company 4 under the Border Patrol Police s Aerial Reinforcement Unit In 2005 a royal decree proclamation raised company 4 to the level of Sub Division 3 Border Patrol Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit Naresuan 261 has responsibility for counter terrorism and resulting criminal cases The company also plays an important role as executive protection for the king the queen and other members of the royal family when they travel They also train female operatives as executive escorts for Princess Siridhorn when she visits Border Patrol Police schools around Thailand The company acts as escorts for foreign dignitaries and heads of state visiting Thailand Organization Management EditNaresuan 261 consists of a 3 special operation companies Rescue Company explosive ordnance disposal EOD company and one security companyTraining EditInitial training was performed by members of the Royal Thai Police Department Teams are divided up into units of five persons following the model set by Germany s GSG 9 Teams are trained in military tactics sniping waterborne operations martial arts and operation of a variety of vehicles After initial training groups pass on their experiences to other members of the company The company will also assign members to train in foreign countries and bring the knowledge back to Thailand to further help train the company Standard training is broken up into five parts 1 International counter terrorism training consisting of 24 weeks of training for new police privates 2 International counter terrorism training consisting of six weeks of training for police on active duty as well as one week of anti terrorism planning 3 Explosive ordnance disposal EOD training consisting of 12 weeks of training 4 Sniper counter sniper training consisting of four weeks of training for those assigned to sniper positions 5 Electronics proficiency training consisting of 12 weeks of training for those assigned to the duty of electronics proficiency officer The company takes part in cross training with special operations divisions of the Royal Thai military as well as training with their counterparts in various units in Australia South Africa Germany and the United States Operations EditThe company has been involved in a number of high profile criminal cases including 1 Burmese student takeover of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on 1 2 October 1999 2542 2 Takeover of the Ratchaburi Hospital in Ratchaburi Province on 24 25 January 2000 2543 3 Release of hostages from the Karen Burmese rebellion at Samut Sakhon Province Prison on 22 23 November 2000 2543 These three major successful operations were all under the control of Naresuan 261 In all these situations the mission was accomplished and the hostages were rescued See also EditBorder Patrol Police List of Special Response Units List of special forces unitsReferences Edit khaynerswr thakhwamruck tarwc nerswr 261 23 May 2010 lwngluk khidkhwamsamarth tarwckhxmmanod hnwyphiessesiyngtay 28 October 2018 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Police of Thailand Official Royal Thai Police website in Thai English Information on the Royal Thai Police Unofficial Naresuan 261 site in Thai English Information on the Royal Thai Police Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Naresuan 261 amp oldid 1168775482, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
