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 Recces The Specialists The Boys The South Africans

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

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 monkey A type of hat A type of vehicle

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 camp was too small The England cricket team A fire The monkey died

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? They can come from all directions They dream of being sailors It reminds them of their wives All the cool symbols were already taken

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 winged dagger with motto Gold inverted commando knife within a laurel wreath. Gold eagle with anchor Gold parachute with wings

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

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? The scorpion with wings was already taken Their favorite cartoon character wears one Amphibious and airborne capability of SA special forces They are all hard headed and think they can fly

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