RECCE Gamers
- GETTING STARTED
- RECCE GAMING ZONE
- SUPPORT TOOLS
A. SETTING UP
1. Buy & Install Arma 3 (if you have not done so already) -You can click on this link to buy it from Steam.
2. Subscribe to the Recce Interactive Steam Collection ( FREE). (Scroll down to the Workshop Items and Click "Subscribe to All").
3. Download and Install Teamspeak (FREE). (You will need this to communicate in-game.)
1. Buy & Install Arma 3 (if you have not done so already) -You can click on this link to buy it from Steam.
2. Subscribe to the Recce Interactive Steam Collection ( FREE). (Scroll down to the Workshop Items and Click "Subscribe to All").
3. Download and Install Teamspeak (FREE). (You will need this to communicate in-game.)
B. GETTING REGISTERED
1. Register a new Recce Gaming account by clicking on this link.
2. Join us on Discord: Invite Link.
1. Register a new Recce Gaming account by clicking on this link.
2. Join us on Discord: Invite Link.
C. OPTING IN
In real life, the Mission Process roughly works as follows:
i. Political Motive arises.
ii. Objectives are determined.
iii. Warning Order is issued to forewarn the CO (Commanding Officer) that a mission will be mandated soon.
iv. Mission Order is issued to the CO, which mandates that the mission be carried out.
v. Once mission is completed, the CO compiles an After Action Report.
1. Go to the MISSION CHALLENGE page to view the missions.
2. The missions will be listed at the bottom. Select any mission to view its details.
3. Click Warning Order to view the Warning Order. (This will be available before the Mission Orders are given, and will give you an idea of what the mission will be like.
4. Click Mission Order to view the official Mandate. (This will give you all the details and parameters of the mission.)
5. To Opt in, click on the OPT IN button, and fill in the Sign Up form.
In real life, the Mission Process roughly works as follows:
i. Political Motive arises.
ii. Objectives are determined.
iii. Warning Order is issued to forewarn the CO (Commanding Officer) that a mission will be mandated soon.
iv. Mission Order is issued to the CO, which mandates that the mission be carried out.
v. Once mission is completed, the CO compiles an After Action Report.
1. Go to the MISSION CHALLENGE page to view the missions.
2. The missions will be listed at the bottom. Select any mission to view its details.
3. Click Warning Order to view the Warning Order. (This will be available before the Mission Orders are given, and will give you an idea of what the mission will be like.
4. Click Mission Order to view the official Mandate. (This will give you all the details and parameters of the mission.)
5. To Opt in, click on the OPT IN button, and fill in the Sign Up form.
D. PLAYING
1. Every mission will have 1 spectator slot. Every participating Unit will be required to have 1 non-participating "spectator". This person will take the spectator slot, and record the game from a third-person point of view.
2 . If the unit successfully completed the mission, then the Recorded Mission should be uploaded to the unit's YouTube channel so that we can review it. Once this is done, comment on the Mission Page to update that we can view it. (Include the link to the video.
3. The video should contain the aspects as per the Score Card. We can only rate what we can see. Eg: If we cannot view the briefing, we cannot rate it, and you will score a "0" for the briefing.
4. Every participating unit's mission (which was completed successfully) will be rated, but only the winning team's video will be commented on by a Former/Serving Special Forces Operator.
1. Every mission will have 1 spectator slot. Every participating Unit will be required to have 1 non-participating "spectator". This person will take the spectator slot, and record the game from a third-person point of view.
2 . If the unit successfully completed the mission, then the Recorded Mission should be uploaded to the unit's YouTube channel so that we can review it. Once this is done, comment on the Mission Page to update that we can view it. (Include the link to the video.
3. The video should contain the aspects as per the Score Card. We can only rate what we can see. Eg: If we cannot view the briefing, we cannot rate it, and you will score a "0" for the briefing.
4. Every participating unit's mission (which was completed successfully) will be rated, but only the winning team's video will be commented on by a Former/Serving Special Forces Operator.
In COLD WAR – THE FORGOTTEN FRONT we allow you a one of a kind glimpse into the cold war battles in Africa.
It is an unforgiving war theater like no other.
Pit your skills against the rest of the world. It’s the Cold War all over again.
To survive the series your planning and teamwork skills will be more important than just pushing buttons.
You are invited – Come test yourself.
WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOME TOOLS AND QUICK-LINKS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED....
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recce history
SOUTH AFRICAN SF HISTORY
1968 |
Following international military trends, a requirement was identified for a Special Forces capability within the South African Army. Initial planning and formation was done, including studies of and visits to foreign Special Forces, formulation of appropriate structures and techniques for an African context and formation and training of a core group of founder members.
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| 1970 | A small group of eleven men under the command of Commandant Jan Breytenbach, all handpicked by him, starts the first unit. They commenced their training in Oudtshoorn and all 11 men did specialised courses for skills they were not qualified for as yet. E.g. Divers, Demolition, Parachute Jumping, etc. The group was divided into two teams and they also did courses in France in that year. Their first deployment took place into Angola. Jan Breytenbach
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| 1972 | Special Forces is formally established as an entity in South Africa, with the establishment of the first Special Forces unit – 1 Reconnaissance Commando – in Oudtshoorn and thereafter moved to Durban. 1 RECCE Insignia
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| 1974 | Special Forces Headquarters is established in Pretoria. In 1980 it moves into premises at Swartkop Park in Pretoria – since then unofficially referred to as “Speskop”. SF HQ Insignia
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| 1974 | 2 Reconnaissance Commando, the Special Forces Citizen Force (Territorial Army) unit is established in Johannesburg. 2 RECCE Insignia
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| 1976 | 5 Reconnaissance Commando of Special Forces is established at Durban and Duku Duku in Natal and moved to Phalaborwa in 1980. 5 RECCE Insignia | |
| 1976 | Special Forces School is established in Durban, as part of 1 Reconnaissance Commando.
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| 1978 | 4 Reconnaissance Commando, the seaborne Special Forces unit, is established in Langebaan. 4 RECCE Insignia
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| 1980 | 3 Reconnaissance Commando – consisting of former Selous Scouts – is established in Phalaborwa, and 6 Reconnaissance Commando – consisting of former SAS – is established in Durban . Attempted integration into the South African Military is largely unsuccessful. The units were amalgamated with 5RC and 1RC respectively.
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| 1981 | The Special Forces Reconnaissance Commandos are re-designated as Special Forces Reconnaissance Regiments, as follows:
The Special Forces Citizen Force unit, 2 Reconnaissance Regiment, is also based in Pretoria. During this period, the Special Forces Supply Unit is also established to provide technical and logistical support to Special Forces.
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| 1991 | During the period of Rationalization, Reorganization and Integration from 1991 to 1995, the Special Forces Reconnaissance Regiments undergo several names changes, firstly to Directorate Reconnaissance, thereafter to 45 Parachute Brigade, and finally to Special Forces Regiments. During this period, the Citizen Force 2 Reconnaissance Regiment is retired due to rationalisation and the discontinuation of the Citizen Force unit concept. During integration, all personnel from the Reconnaissance Regiments and the former non-statutory organisations all re-do the Special Forces Operators Training Cycle to ensure a consistent standard throughout Special Forces.
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| 1995 | The conclusion of the period of rationalisation, re-organisation and integration results in the re-designation of the Special Forces Reconnaissance Regiments as Special Forces Regiments, as follows: –
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| 1997 | 1 Special Forces Regiment is retired due to rationalisation. Its personnel are incorporated into the other Special Forces Regiments. Special Forces School is transferred to 5 Special Forces Regiment.
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| 2002 | Special Forces School is moved from 5 Special Forces Regiment and is established as an autonomous unit at Murrayhill, north of Pretoria.
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| Today | Special Forces consists of: –
Retired Special Forces personnel now form part of the Special Forces Reserve, and they are dealt into the strengths of the various Special Forces Regiments as and when required. The Special Forces Supply Unit is now based at Walmansthal, North of Pretoria.
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Our Ethos
- SASFA in an a-political Association for retired soldiers that have served. We support the govt of the day.
- SASFA maintains good relations with relevant government departments and its internal structures.
- SASFA abides to its code of conduct which is values-based.
- SASFA promotes the respected legacy of its members to give recognition for their service to the country.
- SASFA recognises the principle of non-discrimination, and respects the worth and dignity of all its members.
- SASFA ensures that no one abuses the organisation for personal gain.
THE RECCES – WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD
