CHEETAH SMALL TEAMS

"Infiltrate and penetrate hostile target and attack high risk threat."

Unit History & Evolution

Inception (1988-1992) Founded on August 15, 1988, by DIG Upali Sahabandu with 28 members. Conducted jungle operations until 1992.
Stage One Re-formed for jungle ops in Ampara/Batticaloa. Trained in combat motorcycling in 1998 for Vavuniya ops.
Stage Two Modernized as "Cheetah Small Groups" with advanced unconventional warfare tactics to counter terrorists.
Stage Three Re-established under Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara to enhance and protect natural forests.

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Active Bases

Guardians of Nature

Currently deployed to protect Sanctuaries, Wild life Reserves, and Forests.
Primary Duties: Patrol to monitor and encounter illegal dangerous activity in the forest.
Specialized Support: Deployed to augment special security requirements.

Kataragama

Yala, Weheragala, Lunugamwehera

Buttala

Yala, Udawalawe, Hambegamuwa

Aranthalawa

Maduru Oya, Gal Oya, Wasgamuwa

Maskeliya

Peak Wilderness, Horton Plains

Pulmudai

Habarana, Somawathiya

Mullaitivu

Iranamadu, Nagachola

Settikulam

Wilpattu, Malwathu Oya

Illuppukadavai

Madhu, Nindavil

Capabilities

Specialized Training

Course Duration: 24 Weeks

Internal: Weapons, Tactics, Explosives, Map Reading, Abseiling, Slithering.
Army SF: Tracking & Jungle Survival (2 Weeks).
Navy SBS: Amphibious Combat (3 Weeks).
Air Force: Air Support & Landing (3 Weeks).
Medical: Hygiene & IV Cannula.

Arsenal & Kit

Weapons M16, M15, M04, Pistols

Tech GPS, Silver Compass

Transport Defenders, Cabs

Skills Combat Medic, Tracking

Unit In Action

About STF

Welcome to the official website of the Special Task Force (STF) in Sri Lanka. The STF was established as an elite paramilitary unit in 1983 and is renowned for its exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation.