Amn Al Khass
Special Security Service (SSS)
Initially agency had a staff of about 1,000, but over the years the strength of the SSS grew to about 5,000 officers and soldiers who operate in plain clothes.
Office of the Director General
The Office of the Director General is located in the Hai Al Tashriya district of Baghdad. The Director General is Qusay Saddam Hussein. The Manager of the Director General's Office is Suleiman Hajim Al Nasiri, the Secretary to the Director General is Moyed Sami Ahmad Al Douri, and the Secretary to the Manager is Abbas Ayash Al Nasiri
Special Branch
Special Branch elements include the Security Office that monitors SSS personnel to ensure their loyalty to the regime. The Security Office is also responsible for conducting operations
against suspect members of al-Khas. Located in Hai Al Tashriya district next to the Director General's Office, this office also includes the Identification Department which produces all credentials for the SSS, the SSS prison and the security department. The Director of the Security Office is Ahmed Wahab Nasser Al Douri. The SSS Prison is in Hai Al Tashriya. The officer in charge of the SSO prison is Hassan Khalid Al Tikriti, and the deputy head of the prison is Abbas Mohammed Hamed Al Dulaimi. The security department is in Hai Al Tashriya. Located across the street from the Director General's Office. The officer in charge of the security department is Haji Zuheir Hameed Al Tikriti, and the deputy head is Muklif Sabah Ali Al Dulaimi
Brigade of Amn Al-Khass / Security Detail
The Brigade of Amn Al-Khass is a rapid-response intervention force, which if the need arose would be assisted in military operations by the Special Republican Guard. Located near Baghdad Clock, the Director is Haji Yahya Zakaria Naji Al Tikriti. The deputy director and commander of the HQ Platoon is Haji Dhari Hamid Abbas Al Nuaimi. Director of the Baghdad Platoon is Hamad Abdel Karim Al Douri. Director of the Quick Reaction Platoon is Sa'ad Nofan Al Janabi. Director of the Traffic Platoon is Captain Saber Al Jishi.
Protection Office
Located at the Agricultural Circle near the Council of Ministers building, this office provides bodyguards for senior SSO personnel. The Director is Habib Nahi Semiyan Al Hadithi.
Office of Presidential Facilities
This office provides protection and security to the Presidential Offices, Council of Ministers, National Council, and the Regional and National Command of the Baath Party. The Director is Nasser Sa'ad Waheeb Al Nasiri.
Political Branch
The Political Branch collects and analyses intelligence on and prepares responses to enemies of the state. Headed by Major Nawfal Mahjoom Al-Tikriti, the branch maintains extensive computer files on all Iraqis who have been identified as possible dissidents or subversives.
Operations Office
The Political Branch includes an operations unit, headed by Haji Zuhair Al-Tikriti, responsible for operations against enemies of the state.
Public Opinion Office
The Public Opinion Office is responsible for collecting and disseminating rumours. It is located at the Agricultural Circle. The Director is Samir Abdel Aziz Al Ajili.
Administration Branch
The Administration Branch is responsible for general administration, food supplies, salaries,
buildings, and other support activities. Located inside Al Hayat building, the Director of Administration is Mahmoud Shaban Abbas Al Tikriti.
Audit Office
Located in Hai Al Tashriya near Director General's Office, the Director is Faris Hameed Al Tikriti.
Communications Office
Located next to Al Hayat Building, the Director is Wasfi Jabbar Qasim Al Tikriti.
Security Institute
Security Institute provides training, and is located in the Hai Al Amil of the Officers' District. The Director is Mahmoud Sohail Al Tikriti, and the Deputy Director is Ghassan Zakaria Najim Al Tikriti.
SSS Gun Club
Located near Al Masba, the Gun Club contains the armoury of the SSO and Qusay's private swimming pool. The Director is Haji Said Hamid Al Douri.
Sources and Methods
http://www.fas.org/irp/world/iraq/khas/org.htm
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