The Special Combat Unit (SCU) was raised on the pattern of Zarrar of Pakistan Army to combat terrorist activities in a befitting manner. The unit is equipped with sophisticated weapons and its mandate is to handle major crises like hostage situations and terrorist attacks on sensitive installation. This unit comprises of best of the elite personnel who have undergone additional nine months rigorous training in all modern warfare tactics including para-trooping, heli-repelling and water borne operations. The training of heli-repelling was conducted by Special Services Group of Pakistan Army and watermanship training was conducted by Pakistan Navy.