Talk:Forsvarets Spesialkommando

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'They are, however, by many experts considered to be the premier special force in the world.' this needs a citation. Considering the fact the SAS/SBS ( ie: Uk special forces ) are regularly cited as the word premier spec ops grouping

Forsvarets Spesialkommando redirect

Forsvarets Spesialkommando was redirected here per AfD. -- Jonel | Speak 04:55, 24 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Number of SOF soldiers

Hey, it says that there are less than xxx soldiers on contract in FSK?!That is incorrect!! The number is in fact closer to xxx. Don't know where the hell the number xxx came from, as supposedly it's confidential, but xxx is way off. Would be grateful if something could be done about it.

I'd like to know what source you have for this speculation, given that there is no information on this subject. The exact number of operators remain a closely guarded military secret, and it is highly unlikely that this information will ever be released. If you should happen to know the exact number of operators, this means that you're inside FSK or the Ministry of Defense, and you should therefore seriously remember TTT (Tenk-Trykk-Tal) before you type another word. Remember that PST can lock you up for a long long time for revealing military secrets.... - Eeob, 25.03.08 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.249.169.125 (talk) 19:43, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I want you to remember and respect that the Norwegian Government has classified information regarding the size of FSK. Allthough you might speculate/know about this info, do not post it. Also, this is only of minor interest for the most of us.

The original post has been vandalized. Here is a copy of the text:

"Hey, it says that there are less than 50 soldiers on contract in FSK?!That is incorrect!! The number is in fact closer to 250. Don't know where the hell the number 50 came from, as supposedly it's confidential, but 50 is way off. Would be grateful if something could be done about it. " --Kingdom of Norw. desss-machines (talk) 23:06, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Recruitment

As of 2007 the following statement from the article is no longer correct: Soldiers signed to FSK are only recruited internally from the Norwegian Army and Royal Norwegian Navy.

As of 2007 any person that meets the requirements can apply and go through the training. http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/spesialjeger/ http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/spesialjeger/Krav_til_s_ker/

    Where do you get the year 2007 from? Air Force and Home Guard personnel have been able to apply for several years.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.203.44.146 (talk) 18:45, 2 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HK 416

Heckler & Koch HK 416 - Assault rifle not approved by photos (the first units that'll get HK-416 are Air Force, Navy and Home Guard) <- I thought the home guard were supposed to be the last to get it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.109.238.159 (talk) 23:49, 6 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Home Guard Intervention Forces (Innsatsstyrker), which are smaller, better trained and equipped forces that are called up first in the event of conflict or crisis, will be given the HK 416. The Home Guard Reinforcement Forces (Forsterkningsstyrker) will still retain the AG-3 for the foreseeable future. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.249.169.250 (talk) 16:55, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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BetacommandBot 05:31, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"The" special forces of Norway?

Guys: I assume you know that there are two special forces units in Norway, recognized by the government. As for now, this statement: "Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) are the special forces of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence." contributes to false facts spread out through Wikipedia as it more or less clearly states there is only one special forces unit in Norway.

A correct way of stating the facts could be like this: "Forsvarets Spesialkommando (FSK) are one of two special forces units of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence."

Regards, Sleif. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sleif (talk • contribs) 22:52, 18 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The following text is correct, and now part of the article: "...a special forces unit of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence"
I am somewhat intrigued by your phrase "... false facts ...". (Maybe your native language uses the term false facts, in some way. However, native English-speakers are probably less familiar with that term.) In English, a fact is, well, - it ain't false. And that's a fact ! --Kingdom of Norw. desss-machines (talk) 22:52, 4 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Various claims regarding relationship between HJK and FSK

FSK is part of HJK?

They are seperate units, who at times(if not today) have had a commanding officer, who lead both units.
At times when HJK and FSK "share" a commanding officer, one can argue that both units have the same administration. (And therefore, one can arguable claim that the chain of command of both organizations, can not be seperated. And thereby, arguably, the one unit is part of the other. And the other way around.
My conclusion: Both units have, have at times, had a commanding officer that lead both units. And that is the only manner in which FSK formally has "been a part of" HJK. (I expect that references already are availbable, that will substanstiate my view. Maybe I can "dig up" something more, eventually.

--7 hav (talk) 18:47, 6 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

What is "FSK/HJK" ?

I can find references to the name-change that lead to the unit, today known as HJK.
I can not find any references to HJK —Preceding unsigned comment added by 7 hav (talk • contribs) 18:56, 6 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Text moved to discussion page

"Afterward, speculation about their past involvement in similar hostage situations flourished. "

This text probably needs something more (references, examples)? --Cashier dream (talk) 19:57, 8 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]