Tariq Mehmood HS SJ & Bar SBt (8 Oct 1938 – 29 May 1989) was a Pakistani military officer of Pakistan Army.

He was serving as the Commander of Pakistan Army's Special Service Group (SSG), when he died in an accident in 1989 due to malfunctioning of his parachute during a free fall display at Rahwali, near Gujranwala.

Mehmood was one of the most decorated Army officers who served with the SSG in two wars and various special operations.

He made a choice to serve his country and joined Pakistan Military Academy as a cadet in 1960.

[3] The same year, he was inducted in 51st Paratrooper Division, Airborne Corps, and from there, he was selected for the Special Service Group (SSG).

After completing the Special Training of SSG he was posted to the 1st Commando Battalion (Yaldram)(Shaheen Company).

Mehmood was also a commanding officer of the fierce Battle for Hill 3234 in January 1988, although the Soviet Airborne troops managed to hold their position.

[4] Brigadier TM died on 29 May 1989 when he led a team of SSG paratroopers for a free-fall at Pakistan Army Aviation School, Rahwali, Gujranwala.

[5][6] The incident happened during a demonstration jump from an Army's Mi-17 helicopter when Mehmood's main and reserve parachute failed to open.