The Ugandan Special Forces Command is the special forces branch of the Uganda People's Defence Force, tasked with airborne operations, special operations, mechanized warfare, reconnaissance, counter-insurgency, infiltration and other specialized forms of warfare.

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Ugandan Special Forces Command
Operators from the SFC.
Active	May 1981 - present[1]
Country	Uganda
Role	Special operations
Part of	Uganda People's Defence Force
Garrison/HQ	Gen. Y. K. Musveni Building, Entebbe, Wakiso District
Motto(s)	"Asiye Kifani!" ("Incomparable!")
Website	https://sfc.go.ug

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The SFC main headquarters are in Entebbe, Wakiso District, with units stationed in various locations, including serving alongside regular UPDF units in locations such as South Sudan and Somalia.^[2]

From the time of Uganda's independence in 1962 until 1986, the Uganda Army underwent various transformations that included the existence of different Special Forces units, often paramilitary in nature and established for political reasons. The current SFC traces its historical roots to the High Command Unit (HCU) of the National Resistance Army that was established in May 1981 at Kyererezi, in the present day Nakaseke District, during the Ugandan Bush War.^[3]

Initially tasked with guarding the chairman of the High Command and undertaking specialized missions, the HCU was led by Commander Robert Kabuura when it was the size of an infantry platoon. Following his tenure, Lieutenant Colonel Akanga Byaruhanga assumed command.

After the war ended in 1986, the HCU transformed into the Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) with approximately 400 soldiers. The PPU later expanded into a brigade whose responsibilities extended beyond protecting the President to upholding constitutional order.

In February 2015, Major General David Muhoozi, the Commander of the Land Forces, expressed interest in bolstering the special forces.^[2] On May 16, 2016, Muhoozi Kainerugaba was elevated from the rank of Brigadier to Major General, aimed at aligning his position with the command responsibilities for a service branch. This decision was made in conjunction with the expansion of the Special Forces into an autonomous service branch within the UPDF. The expansion initiative involved augmenting the troop numbers, budget, and equipment of the Special Forces to equate with the existing Land and Air Force, both of which were established following a 2005 defense review.^[2]

The Special Forces is the official oath of office for the SFC:^[2][10]

"I am a Ugandan Special Forces Soldier, Prepared to do all that my country requires of me. As a patriot, I will always advocate, teach and promote revolutionary methods of work at whatever level of responsibility. I accept that there is no substitute for loyalty and professionalism within Special Forces. I will maintain alertness and strength in order to be able to fight for Ugandan Independence and Democracy. I will ensure that all the equipment under my charge is maintained well and is combat ready. In battle, I shall never surrender and will always strive never to let my comrades down. I shall resist any tendency that may injure the cohesion of Special Forces. I pray Almighty God will give me the strength to remain loyal, obedient, selfless and disciplined."