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South African #Recce‘s during ops #Colosseum, 1986
Operators in photo: Mark Auret, Sgt. Jaime and Gert Massyn | 16 October 1986 | Recce’s from 5RR (special forces) attacked a SWAPO base near Techamutete and Caiundo -
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SADF Recces ready for a mission. Note what looks like a Beretta’s AR-70 5.56 assault rifles. #Recce
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The South African Special Forces Brigade, colloquially known as the Recces, is South Africa’s principal special operations unit, specialising in various types of operations, including counter-insurgency, long-range-reconnaissance, unconventional-warfare, special operations, hostage-rescue, and direct-action operations.
The brigade operates with two active-duty groups, with 4 Special Forces Regiment focusing on maritime operations, and 5 Special Forces Regiment focusing on land and airborne operations. Only about 8% of recruits who undergo South African special forces training pass the course
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