Danab Brigade
The Danab Brigade (Somali: Ciidamada Danab, "Lightning Force"), also known as the Somali Danab, is the special forces of the Somali National Army that is made up of members from multiple clans throughout Somalia. The Danab Special Forces carry out infantry and commando-style raids, which have been successful in recapturing territory previously held by the Al-Qaeda affiliate group and Al-Shabaab, counterinsurgency in desert and urban terrains, executive protection, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, providing security in areas at risk of Al-Shabaab attack or terrorism, and reconnaissance.