S.A. Special Forces: They Fear Nothing But God

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1. The official name is The South African Special Forces Brigade. What is their popular nickname? The South Africans The Boys The Recces The Specialists

2. On what date was 1 Reconnaissance Commando established? 7 December 1941 1 October 1972 11 November 1918 6 June 1944

3. The "Recces" were given the task of training guerrillas from Zambia. The training camp they set up in 1972 was named Elephant Camp but soon changed its name to Fort Doppies. Who or what was Doppies? A type of drink A type of vehicle A type of hat A monkey

4. The original Fort Doppies had its name changed to Fort Ashes and a new Fort Doppies was built on the banks of the Cuando River. What prompted the name change and new location? The England cricket team The camp was too small The monkey died A fire

5. The 1 Reconnaissance Commando badge is made up of three daggers at the top and a Compass Rose in the center. What does the Compass Rose symbolize? It reminds them of their wives All the cool symbols were already taken They dream of being sailors They can come from all directions

6. Who was the first Special Forces Commando to receive the Honoris Crux medal? Sergeant L.J. Klopper Major C.F. Wilke Major J.J. Stadler Captain T.J. Callow

7. Only members who have qualified as an operator receive the Operator's Badge. What does this badge look like? Gold inverted commando knife within a laurel wreath. Gold eagle with anchor Gold winged dagger with motto Gold parachute with wings

8. Who was the founding commander of 1 Reconnaissance Commando? Sergeant G. H. Du Randt Corporal Victor Dracula Second Lieutenant CS Pepper Colonel Jan Breytenbach

9. 4 "Recce" Regiment chose as their badge the Compass Rose on a white background with a winged viking helmet on a black background above. What is the significance of the winged viking helmet? Amphibious and airborne capability of SA special forces They are all hard headed and think they can fly Their favorite cartoon character wears one The scorpion with wings was already taken

10. What is the motto of 5 Reconnaissance Regiment? We Fear Naught But God Who Dares Wins The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday I Am Willing And Prepared