The Jaeger Corps traces its origins to 1785 when the corps was first formed as the "Jaeger Corps of Zealand".[2] Facing emerging threats from Sweden, Prussia, and Great Britain, Denmark created a light infantry force from hunters and woodsmen.[2] The corps existed in various forms until it was remade in its current form in 1962 when Major P.B. Larsen and First Lieutenant Jørgen Lyng became the first two to complete the training.
Throughout the Cold War, the Jaegers' primary tasking was that of a long-range reconnaissance unit, with wide renown for their skills in parachute operations.[3] In the post-Cold War era, the Jaegers deployed for the first time in 1995 to Sarajevo with a six-man counter-sniper team.[2]
Following the September 11 terrorist attacks and the beginning of the United States invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001, the Jaegers' training programme changed. As such, the Jaegers increased their proficiency in counter-terrorism skills, while still maintaining their excellence at reconnaissance operations.[3]
In 2002, the Jaegers were deployed to Afghanistan as part of the Danish contribution (Task Group Ferret) to Task Force K-Bar, along with the Frogman Corps.[2] During these operations, the Jaegers took part in reconnaissance, observations, capturing of high-value targets, and direct-action raids on Taliban and al-Qaeda positions.[3] As part of Task Force K-Bar, the Jaeger Corps was awarded the American Presidential Unit Citation on 7 December 2004 for its effort as part of the joint special operations task force in Afghanistan.[3]
The first Jaeger to be killed in combat was in 2013 when a Jaeger was hit by an explosion in Afghanistan. Four Jaegers had previously died during training accidents.[4]
Selection and trainingEdit
The selection course to become a Jaeger is very demanding, both mentally and physically. To be accepted into the Corps, a candidate must complete the following:
Pre-course 1 (5 days)
Introduces the candidate to the subjects covered in the patrol course, and identifies the areas in which the candidate must improve (orienteering, swimming, etc.).
Pre-course 2 (2 days)
More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects.
Pre-course 3 (2 days)
More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects with tougher requirements.
Basic medical, demolition, and marksmanship using basic direct-action and special reconnaissance training events to assess candidates.[2] This course must be completed at a satisfactory level to continue to the aspirant course.
Candidates receive training in advanced breaching, close-quarters battle, demolition, and sniping.[2] If passed the candidate is awarded his or her "bugle" for the beret.[2]
Approximately 10% of candidates successfully complete the program and become a full member of the Jaeger Corps.[2] The successful Jaeger continues in the training wing for individual training during their first (probationary) year.[2] During this time they will receive High Altitude Parachute Operations (HAPO) training in High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude High Opening (HAHO), environmental training (desert and winter), advanced infiltration training (mountain, nontactical vehicle, ski and rotary-wing), attain Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) certification, and gain additional communications skills.[2] New Jaeger Corps members are also taught a hand-to-hand combat system called MTM (man-to-man) combat, which was developed in 1992 by Peter Hedegaard in collaboration with two of the Corps's own close-combat instructors.
Insignia and statusEdit
The Jaeger Corps wear a frogberet also and the maroon beret with a brass emblem depicting a hunter's bugle on a black felt liner. After one year of satisfactory service and training in corps the wearer is issued the shoulder patch "JÆGER" and may call himself by this name. The unit's insignia features a hunting horn from their origin as hunters and woodsmen.[2]
Their slogan, which is Latin, Plus esse, quam simultatur translates to Hellere at være, end at synes ("Rather to be, than to be seen") in Danish, meaning that the soldier's capabilities do not have to be widely recognized or boasted—they are only more effective if unknown.
International Joint TrainingEdit
Like most western Special Operations Forces, the Jaegers regularly take part in joint training operations with other NATO and Coalition SOFs. These exercises include reconnaissance patrols throughout Europe, arctic survival training, helicopter insertion techniques, parachute insertion techniques, hostage rescue training, Close Air Support training, medical training, and other SOF-specific skills.
Allied units as the Jaegers regularly practice with include:[3]
^ abc(PDF). Danish Defence. February 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
^ abcdefghijklmnopqr"The Danish Army's Modern Day Vikings: THE JAEGER CORPS" (PDF). Special Warfare. Vol. 24, no. 4. United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. p. 41. ISSN 1058-0123. October–December 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
^ abcdefRathsack, Thomas (March 14, 2015). Jaeger: At War with Denmark's Elite Special Forces. SOFREP.com.
^Sørensen, Anders Borup; Bjerg, Magnus (3 January 2013). "First Jaeger Killed in Battle". TV2 (in Danish). Retrieved 28 September 2017.
^KrigerenDK (3 January 2013). "Dansk jægersoldat dræbt i Afghanistan". krigeren.dk/ (in Danish). Retrieved 28 April 2020.
Further readingEdit
Rathsack, Thomas (2009). Jaeger: At War with Denmark's Elite Special Forces (ebook(Kindle)). København: People's Press. ISBN9788770555593 – via SOFREP.com 14 March 2015.
External linksEdit
Official webpage of Jægerkorpset
Danish Defence official videos of Jægerkorpset
October 17, 2023
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Jaeger Corps 1 2 also known as the Huntsmen Corps Danish Jaegerkorpset 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 Jaeger Corps 1 2 JaegerkorpsetUnit insignia of JaegerkorpsetActive1 November 1961 presentCountryDenmarkBranchRoyal Danish ArmyTypeSpecial Operations ForcePart ofDanish Special Operations CommandGarrison HQAalborg Air Base 1 Nickname s JGK The Jaegers The EliteMotto s Plus Esse Quam Simultatur Rather to be than to be seen EngagementsCold WarUnited Nations Protection ForceNATO intervention in Bosnia Kosovo Force KFOR Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina SFOR Task Force K Bar Operation Anaconda War in Afghanistan Operation Panther s Claw Iraq War Operation Inherent ResolveDecorationsPresidential Unit Citation 2 WebsiteOfficial FacebookCommandersChief of SOKOMMajor general Peter BoysenChief of the Jaeger CorpsLieutenant colonel Jens P Blomqvist Contents 1 History 2 Selection and training 3 Insignia and status 4 International Joint Training 5 Well known jaegers 6 See also 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksHistory EditThe Jaeger Corps traces its origins to 1785 when the corps was first formed as the Jaeger Corps of Zealand 2 Facing emerging threats from Sweden Prussia and Great Britain Denmark created a light infantry force from hunters and woodsmen 2 The corps existed in various forms until it was remade in its current form in 1962 when Major P B Larsen and First Lieutenant Jorgen Lyng became the first two to complete the training Throughout the Cold War the Jaegers primary tasking was that of a long range reconnaissance unit with wide renown for their skills in parachute operations 3 In the post Cold War era the Jaegers deployed for the first time in 1995 to Sarajevo with a six man counter sniper team 2 Following the September 11 terrorist attacks and the beginning of the United States invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 the Jaegers training programme changed As such the Jaegers increased their proficiency in counter terrorism skills while still maintaining their excellence at reconnaissance operations 3 In 2002 the Jaegers were deployed to Afghanistan as part of the Danish contribution Task Group Ferret to Task Force K Bar along with the Frogman Corps 2 During these operations the Jaegers took part in reconnaissance observations capturing of high value targets and direct action raids on Taliban and al Qaeda positions 3 As part of Task Force K Bar the Jaeger Corps was awarded the American Presidential Unit Citation on 7 December 2004 for its effort as part of the joint special operations task force in Afghanistan 3 The first Jaeger to be killed in combat was in 2013 when a Jaeger was hit by an explosion in Afghanistan Four Jaegers had previously died during training accidents 4 Selection and training EditThe selection course to become a Jaeger is very demanding both mentally and physically To be accepted into the Corps a candidate must complete the following Pre course 1 5 days Introduces the candidate to the subjects covered in the patrol course and identifies the areas in which the candidate must improve orienteering swimming etc Pre course 2 2 days More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects Pre course 3 2 days More training and evaluation in the above covered subjects with tougher requirements Patrol Course 8 weeks 2 Basic medical demolition and marksmanship using basic direct action and special reconnaissance training events to assess candidates 2 This course must be completed at a satisfactory level to continue to the aspirant course Selection Course 8 weeks 2 Candidates receive training in advanced breaching close quarters battle demolition and sniping 2 If passed the candidate is awarded his or her bugle for the beret 2 Basic parachuting course 2 weeks 2 Combat Swimming Course 2 weeks 2 Approximately 10 of candidates successfully complete the program and become a full member of the Jaeger Corps 2 The successful Jaeger continues in the training wing for individual training during their first probationary year 2 During this time they will receive High Altitude Parachute Operations HAPO training in High Altitude Low Opening HALO and High Altitude High Opening HAHO environmental training desert and winter advanced infiltration training mountain nontactical vehicle ski and rotary wing attain Joint Terminal Attack Controller JTAC certification and gain additional communications skills 2 New Jaeger Corps members are also taught a hand to hand combat system called MTM man to man combat which was developed in 1992 by Peter Hedegaard in collaboration with two of the Corps s own close combat instructors Insignia and status EditThe Jaeger Corps wear a frogberet also and the maroon beret with a brass emblem depicting a hunter s bugle on a black felt liner After one year of satisfactory service and training in corps the wearer is issued the shoulder patch JAEGER and may call himself by this name The unit s insignia features a hunting horn from their origin as hunters and woodsmen 2 The Jaeger Corps is composed of around 150 highly trained soldiers with special expertise in counter terrorism demolitions parachuting and combat swimming HAHO and HALO parachuting infiltration sabotage reconnaissance and more The corps regularly trains with similar units from different countries such as the US Navy SEALs US Army DELTA British SAS and the Danish naval special forces group the Frogman Corps The corps is based on the structure and modus operandi of the British SAS 3 Their slogan which is Latin Plus esse quam simultatur translates to Hellere at vaere end at synes Rather to be than to be seen in Danish meaning that the soldier s capabilities do not have to be widely recognized or boasted they are only more effective if unknown International Joint Training EditLike most western Special Operations Forces the Jaegers regularly take part in joint training operations with other NATO and Coalition SOFs These exercises include reconnaissance patrols throughout Europe arctic survival training helicopter insertion techniques parachute insertion techniques hostage rescue training Close Air Support training medical training and other SOF specific skills Allied units as the Jaegers regularly practice with include 3 US Army Special Forces US Navy SEALs US Army Delta Force 22nd Special Air Service Regiment Forsvarets Spesialkommando FSK Sarskilda operationsgruppen Kommando Spezialkrafte Army Ranger Battalion Netherlands Special Operations Command Special Operations Regiment Belgium Well known jaegers EditPoul Kjeld Larsen Jaeger Nr 1 Co found and first CO of the Corps Jorgen Lyng Jaeger Nr 2 Co found and first XO of the Corps and later Chief of Defence Helge Adam Moller Jaeger Nr 157 Danish politician for the Conservative and former MP Poul Dahl Jaeger Nr 160 Author Danish politician for Venstre and former MRC Dahl served as CO of the Corps in start of the 1990 s B S Christiansen Jaeger Nr 163 Author lecturer coach and media personality Carsten Morch Jaeger Nr 173 Author lecturer and coach Lars Moller Jaeger Nr 200 Author Lothar Friis Jaeger nr 215 Expeditions leader in the tv show Ingen kaere mor TV2 Thomas Rathsack Jaeger Nr 229 Author debater and media personality Nicolai Moltke Leth Jaeger Nr 243 Author lecturer coach and expeditions leader in the tv show 56 Nord Kanal 5 Rene Brink Jakobsen Jaeger Nr 353 First and only Jaeger to be killed in combat 5 See also EditSpecial Support and Reconnaissance CompanyReferences Edit a b c Facts and Figures The Danish Armed Forces PDF Danish Defence February 2011 Archived from the original PDF on 30 April 2019 Retrieved 13 September 2017 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r The Danish Army s Modern Day Vikings THE JAEGER CORPS PDF Special Warfare Vol 24 no 4 United States Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School p 41 ISSN 1058 0123 October December 2011 Retrieved 13 September 2017 a b c d e f Rathsack Thomas March 14 2015 Jaeger At War with Denmark s Elite Special Forces SOFREP com Sorensen Anders Borup Bjerg Magnus 3 January 2013 First Jaeger Killed in Battle TV2 in Danish Retrieved 28 September 2017 KrigerenDK 3 January 2013 Dansk jaegersoldat draebt i Afghanistan krigeren dk in Danish Retrieved 28 April 2020 Further reading EditRathsack Thomas 2009 Jaeger At War with Denmark s Elite Special Forces ebook Kindle Kobenhavn People s Press ISBN 9788770555593 via SOFREP com 14 March 2015 External links EditOfficial webpage of Jaegerkorpset Danish Defence official videos of Jaegerkorpset Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jaeger Corps Denmark amp oldid 1176039063, wikipedia, 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