The Special Reserve Force is a division with in the Namibian Police Force. Primarily its role is a police tactical unit based on the Special Task Force of the South African Police Service. The unit was a reserve unit within Special Field Force then led by the late Ret Comm Danger Ashipala. They were first called Special Task Force in the early 90 but were disbanded in 96. They reemerged in the late 90 early 2000 and thus were called Reserve Force.
| Special Reserve Force | |
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_2014-05-15_23-04.jpeg) Members of the Special Reserve Force-Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) in 2014 | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| Branch | Namibian Police Force |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Counterterrorism Law Enforcement |
| Size | ~ 300 |
| Stationed | National Police Headquarters |
| Nickname(s) | Para Para |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Dep/Com E benade, Dep/Com Sakariah and Comm Van Der Byl.
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Roles
editThey are trained to deal with special operations, riots, terrorism and search and rescue. The division is now in command of Dep/ Comm Sakaria who took over from now regional commander Comm Van Der Byl.[1]
Training and Operations
editTraining for the SRF is the toughest in the Namibian Police. Upon successfully completing the selection course the candidate is than tasked with a 6-week basic training which includes, shooting hostage negotiations, counter terrorism and riot control. upon the completion of the training the new member 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
editExternal links
editReferences
edit- ^ "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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