Special Reserve Force
| Special Reserve Force | |
|---|---|
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| Country |
 Namibia |
| Role | Domestic Counterterrorism and Law Enforcement |
| Size | ~ |
| Stationed in | Regional Police Headquarters |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | |
The Special Reserve Force is a directorate in the Namibian Police Force. Primarily it role is SWAT-like unit based on the South African Police Service Special Task Force.
Roles
They are trained to deal with special operations, riots, terrorism and search and rescue.[1]
Training and Operations
Training for the SRF is the toughest in the Namibian Police. Upon successfully completing the selection course the candidate can wear the black beret and SRF badge.[2] The unit has a close working relationship with the Air Wing directorate of the Police force as tactical movement and deployment can be via helicopter insertion including fast roping. Operators in the Directorate can also go for a parachute selection to become para qualified. Members can also be qualified divers.[3]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ "Special Reserve Force - grnnet.gov.na". gov.na.
- ↑ "Special Reserve Force members complete training". New Era Newspaper Namibia.
- ↑ Carin Pretorius - Developed CEIT Development CC. "The Namibian - Two drown on Christmas Eve in Khomas (News - Namibia)". The Namibian.
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