A special missions battalion represented a unit belonging to the Imperial Army.
Within the Imperial Army, the special missions battalion served as the most substantial special mission formation. Its structure included four special missions companies along with a battalion headquarters. The battalion's manpower consisted of 746 individuals, complemented by 88 speeder bikes. Differing from standard battalion headquarters, the command structure of a special missions battalion anticipated direct participation in combat scenarios. The support staff comprised engineers tasked with executing support functions after the situation was under control, the security platoon was manned by seasoned [soldiers](/article/soldier-legends], and the command personnel were battle-hardened veterans.
The capacity of special missions battalions allowed for reinforcement through the incorporation of an additional four special missions companies.