Ospery, the bird of the Selous Scouts.Selous Scouts "Pamwe Chete" title block.Ospery, the bird of the Selous Scouts.

 

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UNIT PROFILE OF THE SELOUS SCOUTS

 

Perhaps the best comment on the fighting ability of the Selous Scouts is the fact that during Rhodesia’s anti-terrorist war they accounted for more dead ‘terrs’ than the rest of the Rhodesian Army combined. Formed in 1974 as the Tracker Combat Unit and eventually performing long range recon missions, tracking terrorists internally, and undertaking cross border raids against terrorist strongholds, the Selous Scouts were highly skilled, parachute trained long range recon/raiders. Their selection process was somewhat similar to that of the British SAS. In addition to parachute training, bush survival and tracking were emphasized during Scout training. Clandestine and counter-guerrilla skills were also taught. The Selous Scouts normally made operational jumps from about 500 feet using the T10 static-line parachute, but many members within the unit were also free-fall parachutist trained.

In August, 1976, the Selous Scouts launched the first cross border strike against terrorist bases in Mozambique. In that raid alone, they killed 1,184 terrorists. Later, the Selous Scouts under took many missions in conjunction with the Rhodesian SAS which had a strength of 110 men, many of them former members of the British SAS. By comparison, the Selous Scouts numbered at about 700-1000 men. The Selous Scouts were especially feared and hated by the terrorists, perhaps the best comment on their combat effectiveness. As a result of this hatred, many former Selous Scouts left Rhodesia after Mugabe came to power, probably a smart move since members of the SAS had at one time been sent to assassinate him. Now serving in the South African forces, many former Selous Scouts were continuing their war against Communist backed terrorists from their new residence of South Africa.  

 

Selous Scout with Russian light machine gun. Note camouflage and beard.

 

 

The Regiment on parade, 17Feb1979.SELOUS SCOUTS ON PARADE

On the 16th June 1978 (the picture to the left is the rededication parade on the 17 February 1979.), over 1500 men of the regiment of the Selous Scouts marched onto the drill square at Andre Rabie Barracks - the only time that this fine body of men was ever to parade at full strength. The occasion was a medal parade at which the Grand Cross of Valour was presented to Captain Chris Schulenburg. This recording is a rare glimpse into the private world of these professional soldiers.  

CLICK ON THE ABOVE PICTURE TO HEAR THE SCOUTS IN CADENCE!

 

SELOUS SCOUTS REGIMENT: A general overview of the regimental history.

SELOUS SCOUTS: A small look at the Scouts history and employment. If you read but one article, read this one. Its brief and covers all the major points.

RHODESIA'S SELOUS SCOUTS: This in depth report on the Scouts will be of great interest to anyone interested in Terrorist activities and unconventional warfare.

THE SELOUS SCOUTS: A brief overview of the scouts employment, training and mission in the war of independence.

UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE LESSONS FROM THE SELOUS SCOUTS: A good article on the scouts and their operational techniques they employed through hard learned lessons.

SCOUTING FOR DANGER: A look at the Rhodesian Selous Scouts from 1973-1980. Some very good insight.

PAMWE CHETE: The Selous Scouts carve their name with pride! Great little article, covering history, training and operations.

RHODESIA'S ELITE; A COMPARISON: A brief description of the major elite units.

THE MULTIRACIAL UNIT- SELOUS SCOUTS: A look at the Scouts, were blacks and whites fought together side by side in the same unit; to stop tyranny. Now that is a far cry from racism.

SELOUS SCOUTS AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONNECTION: A look at the post war lineage of the scouts and their relationship and influence with the RECCEs.

SELOUS SCOUTS 1974 - 1980: A brief look into the short lived unit.

 

 

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