28/08/2025
WangoTrivia! Did you know that Ghana has a very well trained and resourceful Army Special Forces of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)?
Here are five (5) things known about them.
1. ELITE WITHIN THE ELITE
The Ghana Army Special Forces are not regular soldiers—they are handpicked from the best units of the Ghana Armed Forces, including infantry, airborne, commandos, and rangers. Only the toughest survive their selection process.
2. INTENSE AND SECRETIVE TRAINING
Their training involves airborne jumps, underwater operations, counter-terrorism, jungle warfare, desert survival, and urban combat. They also train with international partners like the U.S., U.K., and other African Special Forces, but most of their tactics remain classified.
3. MASTERS OF SILENT OPERATIONS
Special Forces are trained to operate behind enemy lines, often in small teams. They specialize in covert intelligence gathering, hostage rescue, and surgical strikes, where speed, silence, and precision matter more than numbers.
4. VERSATILITY IN ANY TERRAIN
Whether it’s the thick forests of Ghana, the hot Sahel desert, or maritime operations at sea, the Special Forces are trained to adapt and fight effectively anywhere. They are Ghana’s first responders to high-risk missions.
5. THEIR MOTTO IS CLASSIFIED BUT POWERFUL
While much about them is kept out of the public eye, one thing is clear: the Ghana Army Special Forces operate under the spirit of “No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great.” Their commitment to Ghana is total.
Source: Confidential
