The Korps Commandotroepen (KCT) is a unit of the Royal Netherlands Army. While it is approximate in size and composition to one of the standard infantry battalions, its role is significantly different. The KCT forms part of the Dutch military's special forces, with emphasis on Special Operations. 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, Royal Netherlands Air Force and Royal Netherlands Navy. Because of its unique role, it serves as an independent unit, not directly attached to the four large brigades that make up the main part of the army.

KCT is the biggest Special Forces force of the Netherlands alongside the Marines. It has a professional reputation, because of the severe training that its members had to complete: the "Elementaire Commando Opleiding" (Basic Commando Training). The training is tough and very few recruits make it.

The Corps was formed during the Second World War as 'the Dutch troop' and participated at the landings during D-Day.