Special Support and Reconnaissance Company, Military reconnaissance unit in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
The Special Support and Reconnaissance Company is a Danish Home Guard military unit based in Kongens Lyngby that specializes in long-range surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The formation trains its personnel for complex missions across different operational environments and terrain types.
The unit was established in 1959 during the Cold War as a special intelligence patrol formation. It evolved from conducting covert reconnaissance missions into today's reconnaissance operation structure.
The unit maintains a tradition of wearing hand-woven cap badges that set it apart visually from other Danish military organizations. This craft-based distinction is something you notice when seeing members in their dress uniforms.
Prospective members must complete an intensive one-year training course before joining the operational force. The training period demands significant commitment and physical preparation before receiving full unit status.
The unit receives specialized training from two elite forces: the Danish Frogman Corps for maritime operations and the Army Jaeger Corps for land-based missions. This dual training from separate elite units is unusual and allows flexibility across different operational scenarios.
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