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Amfibieregementen (Amf 1 and Amf 4 - together they in wartime form the 1st Amphibian Brigade) - (Amphibian Regiments): The troops of the Navy’s Amphibian Regiments are Sweden’s "Marines". They are trained in conducting amphibious operations, and repelling an assault by an enemy amphibious force. Attackdykarna (A-dyk) - (Attack Divers): The Swedish Navy’s Attack Divers are the elite combat swimmer unit that conducts operations similar to the USN SEALs, or the British SBS. They are trained to mount attacks on enemy shipping; conduct beach reconnaissance; conduct hydrographic surveys; execute small-scale amphibious raids, and sabotage operations. Attack Divers are recruited from the ranks of the Navy’s elite Coastal Ranger units. Röjdykarna - (Mine Clearance Divers): Mine Clearance Divers are the Swedish Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. They are trained to conduct EOD operations, and shallow water mine clearance operations, in support of both Swedish and allied forces. |