What weapons do the Danish special forces use?

The Bofors AK5, the Swedish version of the FNC rifle, and the HK G3 are also used. Suppressed USP 9mm pistols are used by all of the Danish military units when a suppressed weapon is needed. Also available are Glock 17 and Glock 19 pistols. In addition to the TRG-42, the HK417 “sniper” model is used.

What weapons do the Danish frogmen use?

Equipment

  • Glock 17.
  • Heckler & Koch MP5.
  • SIG MCX.
  • Gevær M/10 (Colt Canada C8 IUR rifle)
  • Finskyttegevær M/04 (Sako TRG-42)
  • GRK M/03 40 mm (Colt Canada M203A1)
  • Dysekanon M/85 (Carl Gustav M3)
  • Panserværnsvåben M/97 (AT-4 CS)

What is the Danish special force?

The Jaeger Corps also known as the Huntsmen Corps (Danish: Jægerkorpset) is an elite special operations force of the Danish Defence part of Special Operations Command, formerly of the Royal Danish Army, based at Aalborg Air Base.

Does Denmark have good special forces?

The Danish Special Forces units are well known in the intelligence, military, and naval communities for their advanced capabilities.

How do I become a Danish Frogman?

Those who wish to try out for the Corps must meet the following requirements: Must be between nineteen and thirty years of age. (Officers can be thirty five), and have security clearance. Undergo a recruit exam that lasts two days, most of the time in August.

Why are they called Danish Frogmen?

Denmark’s Fromandskorpset (Frogman Corps), is an amphibious Special Operations unit modeled after the British Special Boat Squadron (S.B.S.). It became active on June 17th, 1957, a brainchild of Danish officers who trained in a U.S. military diving school.

How do I join the Danish special forces?

To apply for this opportunity, you must already live in Denmark, and it will be taken into account whether you are in the process of applying for permanent residency or citizenship, or whether you already have a special connection with Denmark. Your application will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Can I join the Danish Frogmen?

How many active Danish frogmen are there?

Frogman Corps (Denmark)

Frogman Corps
Size 150
Part of Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQ Kongsøre
Nickname(s) FKP, The frogs (Frøerne)