''Jegerkompaniet'' (Arctic Ranger Company) /

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was the

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's northernmost unit. It was deployed to the world's northernmost military garrison, Porsangmoen, at 70 degrees northern latitude. The company had both conscripts and professional soldiers. The unit was specialized in

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and

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and long range reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines, with no support from other units, in all weather conditions and in all terrain, for periods of up to 30 days. Training at the Arctic Ranger Company was similar to training at other ranger units, with the exception that much more time was spent on winter training. The overall goal of the training was to produce Arctic Rangers that are capable of combat and survival behind enemy lines for periods of up to 30 days with no support from other units. The company was temporarily deactivated in summer of 2011. It was brought back in the summer of 2018, where their main base of deployment is the Garrison of Sør-Varanger. The unit is still operating to this date.

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