killed in a roadside bomb at the end of April; the raids continued for two or three times a week afterwards. Also the unit targeted insurgent supply lines in the desert near the border with Pakistan, and Taliban bases in the centre of the province. In 2014, the SFSG maintained a high operational tempo months after the official end of offensive operations by UK forces. Organisation The structure of the SFSG is as follows: RHQ 4x strike companies: A, B, C, F Each strike company has 3x platoons F company is mostly composed of Royal Marines, others of members of 1 PARA G company - equivalent to fire support company 4x Fire support Groups Sniper platoon Support company Mortar platoon, signals platoon, Joint Fires Cell (with RAF regt. JTACs), patrol platoon D company - equivalent to a HQ squadron Motor transport platoon, Intelligence, Regimental Administration Office, Med, Quartermasters, Operational Readiness Wing, Air, REME The Royal Marines elements form approximately one platoon strength within each of A, B, and C Companies. The RAF Regiment also provide a platoon in B company and forward air controllers to direct close air support. The Support company comprises mortar, sniper, and patrol platoons. The Patrol platoon operates vehicles, including the Jackal. There is also a RAF Regiment CBRN unit assigned to the SFSG to provide specialised knowledge and capability to military and civilian agencies in detection and handling of chemical, biological, and radiological/nuclear weapons and materials. Uniform distinctions Members of the SFSG wear the cap badge and beret of their parent unit, however the unit's DZ Flash—a lightning bolt superimposed on a downwards pointing Excalibur—is worn on the right-hand sleeve. References Further reading External links Commandos (United Kingdom) Counterterrorist organizations Military units and formations established in 2006 Regiments of the British Army Special forces of the United Kingdom