[6] The unit is South Korea's primary black operation, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and quick reaction force (QRF).

The unit's soldiers – once distinguished by their black berets (before the standardization of the black beret for all active soldiers) – are tasked with conducting against irregular military, constitute the Army's QRF for emergencies, special operations that are extremely high-risk and dangerous, and urban counterterrorism and hostage rescue missions.

Choenggye on 1 June 1982, killing 53, including ROK-SWC's 49 commandos and four air force personnel.

[14] On 3 December 2024, at approximately 10:27 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST), South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law during an address broadcast live on YTN television.

Members of the 707th Group were dispatched by the president to the National Assembly building and attempted to enter the main hall where they were thwarted by protestors.

It is reported that members frequently perform daily calisthenics in the snow and sub-zero temperatures and will swim in freezing lakes without any thermal protection.