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Special forces
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  • 1. Special forces, commonly known as elite units, are highly trained military units that are tasked with carrying out specialized and often high-risk operations. These units undergo rigorous training in areas such as combat tactics, survival skills, reconnaissance, and counterterrorism. Special forces are known for their versatility, adaptability, and quick response capabilities, making them valuable assets in modern warfare. Operating in small, elite teams, they are often tasked with missions that require precision, stealth, and expertise. Special forces personnel are selected based on their exceptional physical and mental abilities, as well as their dedication and commitment to completing missions successfully.

    Which country is credited with the creation of the first special forces unit?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Russia
D) Germany
  • 2. Which special forces group was responsible for the raid that killed Osama bin Laden?
A) Navy SEALs
B) GIGN
C) SAS
D) Delta Force
  • 3. In which conflict were the Green Berets initially formed?
A) Korean War
B) World War II
C) Vietnam War
D) Iraq War
  • 4. What is the motto of the U.S. Army Special Forces?
A) The only easy day was yesterday
B) De oppresso liber
C) Who dares wins
D) Death before dishonor
  • 5. Which special forces unit was involved in the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege?
A) GSG 9
B) SAS
C) Delta Force
D) JTF2
  • 6. What is the motto of the British SAS?
A) Who dares wins
B) Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice
C) De oppresso liber
D) Always First
  • 7. Which country's special forces unit uses the motto 'Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice'?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Russia
D) United Kingdom
  • 8. In what year was the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) established?
A) 1978
B) 1941
C) 1952
D) 1965
  • 9. What does the acronym JTF stand for in JTF 2?
A) Jungle Tactical Force
B) Joint Task Force
C) Jump Training Force
D) Jet Task Force
  • 10. Which country's special forces were the first to be formed as a dedicated counter-terrorism unit?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Germany
D) France
  • 11. What is the primary special operations force of the Indian Navy?
A) Marine Commandos (MARCOS)
B) GIGN
C) SAS
D) Navy SEALs
  • 12. Which country is known for its special forces unit called Spetsnaz?
A) United Kingdom
B) Russia
C) France
D) Germany
  • 13. Which special forces unit was established by British Army officer David Stirling during World War II?
A) Navy SEALs
B) Special Air Service (SAS)
C) Green Berets
D) Delta Force
  • 14. Which Special Forces unit is known for its involvement in Operation Neptune Spear, the mission that led to the death of Osama bin Laden?
A) SEAL Team Six
B) GROM
C) Delta Force
D) MARSOC
  • 15. What is the motto of the United States Navy SEALs?
A) Hooah
B) The only easy day was yesterday
C) Semper Fi
D) Who dares, wins
  • 16. Which branch of the military commonly uses special forces?
A) Army
B) Marines
C) Navy
D) Air Force
  • 17. What do special forces use to remain undetected during missions?
A) Glow sticks
B) Loud music
C) Camouflage
D) Paintball guns
  • 18. What is the nickname of the French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group?
A) SEAL Team Six
B) SAS
C) GIGN
D) Delta Force
  • 19. Who founded the British SAS during World War II?
A) Bernard Montgomery
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Winston Churchill
D) David Stirling
  • 20. What is the unit motto of the Royal Marines' Special Boat Service?
A) Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice
B) Who dares wins
C) De oppresso liber
D) By strength and guile
  • 21. What is the primary role of special forces?
A) Drone surveillance
B) Unconventional warfare
C) Cybersecurity
D) Peacekeeping operations
  • 22. Which special forces unit is known as 'The Unit'?
A) Navy SEALs
B) SAS
C) Delta Force
D) Green Berets
  • 23. What is the popular name for the United States Army Special Forces?
A) Navy SEALs
B) Green Berets
C) SAS
D) Delta Force
  • 24. Who was the famous Roman General known for leading special operations forces, particularly in Gaul?
A) Alexander the Great
B) Hannibal
C) Julius Caesar
D) Augustus
  • 25. Special forces are often trained in which martial art for close combat situations?
A) Krav Maga
B) Taekwondo
C) Jiu-Jitsu
D) Kung Fu
  • 26. Which Special Forces unit was involved in the successful operation to rescue hostages from the Entebbe airport in 1976?
A) Sayeret Matkal
B) GROM
C) Green Berets
D) JTF2
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