The present Korps Commandotroepen

The present Korps Commandotroepen is assigned to plan and conduct special operations within the sphere of allied defence and crisis management and to provide training for units of 1 (Ge/NL) Armycorps and cadre schools.
The major task of the KCT, a special unit of the Royal Netherlands Army, is versatile. Special operations are performed by small units that are deployed in enemy territory with special equipment. In the performance of their missions the commandos have to be able to cope for themselves.
	Special operations can be divided into Special Reconnaissance, Offensive Actions, Direct Action, Military Assistance and Collateral Activities. A few examples of special operations are patrol- and reconnaissance missions, attacking enemy targets through ambushes, raids, and/or sabotage. The rescue of civilians and/or servicemen and counter-terrorism in crisis areas, final guidance of laser-guided ammunition and evacuation are part of the tasks. The KCT also has been tasked to give special military assistance to allied forces or to other units of the Dutch Army, Airforce and Navy.