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The South African Police Service Special Task Force (SAPS STF) is the special operations element of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The STF has a formidable reputation in counterterrorism and insurgency and hostage rescue. Unlike most civilian/police counterterrorist units around the world, the special task force is also trained to conduct military special operations and has done so on many occasions, operating with their military counterparts, especially during the long 30-year border war.

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  • Special Task Force (SAPS)
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  • The South African Police Service Special Task Force (SAPS STF) is the special operations element of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The STF has a formidable reputation in counterterrorism and insurgency and hostage rescue. Unlike most civilian/police counterterrorist units around the world, the special task force is also trained to conduct military special operations and has done so on many occasions, operating with their military counterparts, especially during the long 30-year border war.
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Branch
  • 23(xsd:integer)
command structure
  • Under control of Division Operational Response Services
Role
  • Domestic Counterterrorism and Law Enforcement
Nickname
  • Takies
Country
  • South Africa
Dates
  • 1976(xsd:integer)
Unit Name
  • South African Police Service Special Task Force
battle honours
  • Battle Honour Rhodesia
Size
  • ~ 90 operators
abstract
  • The South African Police Service Special Task Force (SAPS STF) is the special operations element of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The STF has a formidable reputation in counterterrorism and insurgency and hostage rescue. Unlike most civilian/police counterterrorist units around the world, the special task force is also trained to conduct military special operations and has done so on many occasions, operating with their military counterparts, especially during the long 30-year border war.
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