Hunter Group
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The Hunter Group was South Africa's first special forces unit and counter-insurgency elite formed in 1968, with members of the unit forming and training later special forces and other specialised units of the South African Army.
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Hunter Group | |
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Active | May 1968 |
Disbanded | 1976 |
Country | South Africa |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Counter-insurgency |
Part of | South African Defence Force |
Garrison/HQ | Doornkop, Transvaal |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Commandant G. van Kerckhoven |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Scorpion |
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