With Mission including counter terrorism, direct action, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance and unconventional warfare, the Green Berets tentacles strech far and wide. Nicknamed the ‘Snake Eaters’, they were formed during World War II and have been kicking butt ever since. Slithering their way across the globe, these snakes might need some anti human bite medicine!
Members form tight bonds with one another and their camaraderie is unique, as many of the force’s missions demand that the members rely heavily on each other for support.
Netherland’s Korps Commandotroepen
With their slogan of ‘Now or Never!” indicating that there’s no messing with these guys and their skill for operating globally whatever the conditions, you would have to be a very brave wanna be terrorist to take on the Netherland’s Korps Commandotoepen. Pros at working covertly behind enemy line and masters at sabotage, they also provide humanitarian aid when required.
The unit’s roots go back to World War II. From the offset its mission has been to deal with tasks considered too complex and dangerous for the regular army.
Belgium’s Special Forces
Deployed all over the world, from Kosovo to Somalia, to Bosnia to Zaire, Belgium’s Special Forces spread their net far and wide. Only after serving three years in the military can you apply to be a part of this special unit. Training is extremely rigorous including a 100km map reading task to be completed in no more than 48 hours.
Training as an Operator of the Special Forces is an ongoing process. It’s members are always involved with the honing of their skills and the development of new ones.
Romania’s Special Forces
While this elite unit is relatively new due to being established only in 2009, don’t make the mistake assuming this fearsome group aren’t the finished article. Stationed in Afghanistan amongst other special forces, they are certainly the real thing as their infinite training regime testifies.
In Afghanistan they are tasked with supporting, advising and training the Afghan police special forces.
Mexico’s GAFE
A tiny unit which members no more than 100, Mexico’s GAFE work closely with their American peers and are widely regarded as experts at counter terrorism. Reporting directly to the Secretary of National Defense, they also boast an amphibious force that supports the army with protecting Mexico’s extensive coastline.
Operating since 1986, their motto is Todo por Mexico which translates as ‘Everything for Mexico’.