The South African Special Forces Brigade, nicknamed the Recces, serves as the country’s elite combat reconnaissance and counter-rebellion unit. Unlike other special force units in the world, the South African Recces are not part of the South African Army and Navy; instead, the unit reports to the Joint Operations Division. Out of all the recruits who train for the special forces Ultimate Challenge course, which is also only a select few based on age and skill, only 8% pass the course. This training course is known as one of the most challenging selection tests incorporating a pre-selection test, parachute selection course, and the final special forces selection test. Once recruits pass the last stage, they are placed on a training cycle in order to develop all the necessary military skills.
