USGN is trained to rescue citizens and allies who are held by a hostile force domestically or foreign, either criminal or terrorist.

USGN’s purpose is to serve as the Tunisian governments premier counter-terrorism unit, offering a tactical resolution option in hostage and high-risk law enforcement situations.

USGN functions as a national tactical team in highly sensitive or dangerous situations.

This 50 man force was established in the early 1980s and is broken down into two operational sections and a headquarters element.

Based in Hammamet, they have responsibility for counter-terrorism operations at government and diplomatic buildings, aircraft hijackings and maritime situations.