The Gomal Scouts is a paramilitary unit of Pakistan's Frontier Corps. The unit's main role is responding to domestic emergencies, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, counter terrorism and Domestic security missions of Jandola, Manzai and Mana Gurbaz areas in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
History The unit was raised as Jandola Scouts at Manzai Fort by Colonel Bashir Ahmed on 10 July 2007. It was renamed a number of times which included Khushal Khattak Scouts in 2008, Khattak Scouts in 2010 and finally its current designation, the Gomal Scouts in 2020.
Overview Commandants Rank Name Begin date End date Notes Colonel Colonel Colonel 2012 Colonel 2013 Colonel 2015 Colonel 2017 Colonel 2019 Colonel 2021 Colonel 2023 Colonel Present
Wings The Gomal Scouts is presently made up of 6 wings.
Gallantry Awards Image Name Amount Notes Tamgha-i-Basalat 18 Imtiazi Sanad 10
References
See also Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South)