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The history of Special Services Wing extends back to 1965 when No 312 Special Air Warfare Wing, PAF or SAW (Now SSW, PAF) was established at PAF Base Malir. SAW attained operational status in June, 1970. SAW was deployed at PAF Base Dhakka from March to November,

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1971 for defence of PAF assets. During 1971 war, SAW remained standby at PAF Base Sargodha to launch commando operations against enemy targets. SAW was reverted to normal Ground Combateer Wing in 1972.

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Revival of No 312 GC Wing to its original Commando / Special Operations role was approved in October, 1999 and Kallar Kahar was selected for establishment of Commando Wing. No 312 GC Wing was shifted to Kallar Kahar from PAF Base Malir in October, 2000

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and renamed as Special Services Wing, PAF in September, 2001. Para Trg Squadron already setup at PAF Academy Risalpur was placed under the functional & operational control of SSW, PAF. In December,

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2015 status of Special Services Wing was upgraded to that of a base along with establishing additional Anti Terrorist Squadron under SSW and Security Forces Training Center of Excellence (now named as Ground Combat School).

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Kallar Kahar is a Tehsil of District Chakwal of Punjab and is famous for its lush green and hilly terrain. Emperor Babar described Kallar Kahar in his memoirs 'Takht-e-Babri' as as a charming place with good and fresh air.

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