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Special Forces
Special Forces Brigade, as a strategic force, carries out special operations, independently or in co-operation with other
State Departments or Services, to achieve national objectives, internally or externally, in peace or war.
Special Forces Brigade is made up of landward, airborne and waterborne capabilities, and is a dynamic and effective force.
It boasts specially trained personnel and is equipped with specialist equipment. International recognition of the
Special Forces capabilities, makes the Special Forces a credible force, which must be reckoned with.
The MSD programme is a two-year voluntary service system with the long-term goal of enhancing the SA National Defence
Force’s deployment capability. Recruits are required to sign up for a period of two years, during which they will receive Basic and
Functional Military Training in their first year of service. Recruits wishing to join the Special Forces can complete any of the other
Services' MSD programmes during the first year. During the second year of service potential candidates will attend the Special
Forces Basic Training Cycle.
General Requirements:
- South African Citizen
- Aged 18-22
- Grade 12 certificate (or currently in grade 12).
- Not area bound
- No record of serious criminal offenses
- Medically fit according to SANDF requirements
- Be prepared to learn and to serve in uniform
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL FORCES
- One-year military service (first year MSD)
- Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
- Successful completion of the Special Forces Entry Test
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