Have you ever felt the urge to research about Special Forces in South Africa?
There is a wave of interesting information from which you’re free to learn more about them.
South African Special Forces are among the most powerful militaries in the world.
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It ranks second in bush warfare after the British SAS and 46th generally in the world.
Precisely, the Special Forces have excelled in its role in containing insurgencies in South Africa.
It is said that only around 8% of recruits finish the training successfully.
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Their responsibilities involve a comprehensive combination of civilian and military efforts to contain insurgency and its root causes.
This unit also has other secondary roles which are the ones most of us know from watching movies.
They include; high-value targets and manhunting, hostage rescue, intelligence gathering, and unconventional warfare.
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Below are insights into interesting details you may not know about the South African Special Forces.
Are you interested in joining the Special Forces?
Allow us to enlighten you on the process.
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First, there are requirements by the recruiting and training unit that you better meet.
The second year of training involves Special Forces Basic Training Cycle.
It is surprisingly said thatonly 8%of the recruits make it to the end of the training.
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Salaries in this special unit differ depending on the rank.
A Colonel in South African Special Forces earns as much asR648,000.
Below the colonel is a Lieutenant Colonel who earns about R466,000.
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A Major is paid R360,000.
Does basic Special Forces training pay?
Yes, basic training in the South African Special Forces pays.
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The cash is deposited in your bank account on a monthly basis.
Many people complain that the pay is too little as compared to the hardship encountered.
Despite the low training salary, proper food, housing, and medical services are provided for free.
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A much more rewarding salary follows after successful training and a number of allowances.
South Africa, like many other states, significantly played a role in World War II.
Many South African young energetic men were recruited in military service.
They manned ships against the Japanese while the 6th Armoured Division fought numerous actions in Italy between 1944-1945.
About 334,000 men volunteered for full-time service in the military.
According to records by the Commonwealth War Graves, 11,023 known South Africans lost their lives during this war.
The soldiers need to be well equipped during the fights.
The weapons are classified into infantry weapons and vehicles.
Special Forces in South Africa harbour the most recent deadliest weapons for operations and missions.
Armoured cars, aircraft, and fighter jets are some of the vehicles possessed by the special unit.
It is ranked 46th in the world.
This Special Forces unit is very popular for its never die attitude.
Before embarking on a mission, the soldiers are mentally examined while under intense pressure.
This ascertains their mental stability status.
Although it is unofficial, a soldier receives bragging rights after completion of the Gunston 500.
The completion involves carrying out an operation against the enemy lines.
This is a tough undertaking requiring the operator to walk 500 or more kilometres with a full kit.
Many brave soldiers during the Angolan war received these bragging rights after the mission.
Their role cannot be questioned because they were very instrumental in the 30 year-long war.
Although their resources were limited and the numbers were against them, they still made a difference.
The South African Special Forces loyalty is unquestionable.
We should always acknowledge their efforts for the mere fact that we enjoy peaceful coexistence.
This should be highly credited to those dedicated selfless men and women.
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