Multiple choice general knowledge

The number 17 has been a constant in this country's only parachute special operations force. The current and former members to refer to themselves as a "17-er". The special forces are known as Fallschirmaufklärer Kompanie 17 (FSK-17, in German). Which country do this special ops force belong to?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Austria

  4. Switzerland
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Explanation

Fallschirmaufklärer Kompanie 17 (FSK-17) is Switzerland's parachute special operations force. The number 17 is significant as a reference to the 17th century Swiss mercenary tradition. Members calling themselves '17-ers' reflects this elite unit's heritage and the country's long military history.

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