Young, disciplined and dedicated
A special operation force under a brigade of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison comprises highly trained, strong-in-mind-and-body young people dedicated to service.
They are well-trained for specialized missions, such as anti-terrorist exercises and emergency rescues. In addition to mastering such skills as unarmed combat, shooting, swimming in full battle gear, concealment and reconnaissance, soldiers from the Special Forces in Hong Kong must also know how to conduct basic conversations in English and Cantonese - an important requirement for adapting to the city.
Training usually lasts from morning to afternoon. Sometimes the soldiers have night drills to develop their nocturnal combat skills. Harsh conditions such as heavy rain, intense heat and the rigors of coming under fire are recreated along with other tough challenges.
