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Upon completion of the basic selection phase prospective recruits then begin the first phase of their training. Phase 1 of their training is conducted at the Navy's combat diver school. Students receive instruction in: basic combat [[diving]] techniques, [[Bomb disposal|EOD]] and underwater demolitions. |
Upon completion of the basic selection phase prospective recruits then begin the first phase of their training. Phase 1 of their training is conducted at the Navy's combat diver school. Students receive instruction in: basic combat [[diving]] techniques, [[Bomb disposal|EOD]] and underwater demolitions. |
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Candidates who successfully complete the first phase are assigned to the DAE on a probationary status, and begin their second phase of training. Phase 2 instruction includes courses on: [[escape and evasion]] techniques, advanced [[driving]], [[mountaineering]], offensive operations, parachuting training and basic [[English language|English]]. Once a trainee is permanently assigned to the DAE he will continue to receive various courses of instruction throughout his career. |
Candidates who successfully complete the first phase are assigned to the DAE on a probationary status, and begin their second phase of training. Phase 2 instruction includes courses on: [[escape and evasion]] techniques, advanced [[driving]], [[mountaineering]], offensive operations, parachuting training and basic [[English language|English]]. Once a trainee is permanently assigned to the DAE he will continue to receive various courses of instruction throughout his career. |
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==Structure== |
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The unit is led by a [[Commander]], and is subdivided into a command cell and four combat teams. The command cell contains the unit commander, his deputy (a [[Lieutenant Commander]]) and a small staff of 8. The combat teams are composed of ten men: petty officers and seamens and a commanding [[petty officer]]. |
The unit is led by a [[Commander]], and is subdivided into a command cell and four combat teams. The command cell contains the unit commander, his deputy (a [[Lieutenant Commander]]) and a small staff of 8. The combat teams are composed of ten men: petty officers and seamens and a commanding [[petty officer]]. |
Revision as of 15:07, 28 September 2012
Special Actions Detachment | |
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Active | 1985 – present |
Country | Portugal |
Branch | Portuguese Marine Corps |
Type | Special Forces |
Role | Counter Terrorism, Direct Action, Unconventional Warfare, Combat Search and Rescue |
Size | One Command Cell, Four-Ten men combat teams. |
Part of | Portuguese Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Lisbon Naval Base, Base de Fuzileiros |
Nickname(s) | DAE |
Motto(s) | Braço Às Armas Feito (Hands Made to Weapons) |
The DAE - Destacamento de Acções Especiais (Special Actions Detachment) is the naval commando elite special forces unit of the Portuguese Navy. Raised in 1985, the unit is one of the smallest special operations units within the Portuguese Armed Forces. It is responsible for conducting special operations, beach reconnaissance, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), maritime counter-terrorism, demolition operations, and other missions in support of Portuguese and NATO armed forces.
Selection and Training
DAE operatives are drawn from the ranks of Marines, all having high operation experience. Due to the nature of its actions, candidate acceptance is extremely restrictive and selective. Only 5-10% of the applicants manage to join the unit.
Upon completion of the basic selection phase prospective recruits then begin the first phase of their training. Phase 1 of their training is conducted at the Navy's combat diver school. Students receive instruction in: basic combat diving techniques, EOD and underwater demolitions. Candidates who successfully complete the first phase are assigned to the DAE on a probationary status, and begin their second phase of training. Phase 2 instruction includes courses on: escape and evasion techniques, advanced driving, mountaineering, offensive operations, parachuting training and basic English. Once a trainee is permanently assigned to the DAE he will continue to receive various courses of instruction throughout his career.
Structure
The unit is led by a Commander, and is subdivided into a command cell and four combat teams. The command cell contains the unit commander, his deputy (a Lieutenant Commander) and a small staff of 8. The combat teams are composed of ten men: petty officers and seamens and a commanding petty officer.
The DAE conducts regular training exercises with its NATO counterparts, including the United States Navy DEVGRU, British Special Boat Service, French commando frogmen as well as the respective naval counter-terrorist units. They were deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006, as part of the EUFOR, and to Somalia in 2009.