The Special Warfare Command includes seven special warfare brigades that receive special training for counter-terrorist missions.  These seven brigades were established in 1958 and fall under the jurisdiction of the Special Warfare Command, which was established in 1969.  ROK special forces brigades primary tasks include airborne operations, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, collecting information in enemy territory and carrying out special missions.  Members of these brigades undergo specialized training in weapons handling and parachuting.

Units of the command include:
- Special Warfare Training Group
- 1st Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Eagle'
- 3rd Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Flying Tiger'
- 7th Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Pegasus'
- 9th Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Ghost'
- 11th Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Golden Bat'
- 13th Special Forces Brigade (Airborne) 'Black Panther'
- Oversea deployment Group ( Formerly 5th Special Mission Group 'Black Dragon')
- 707th Special Mission Battalion 'White Tiger'