American Reacts to Why You Won't Survive British Special Forces Training

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[@TreVader1378]

I was in the army, and we were on exercise in Wales, and we had to go over an assault course, timed to first man starts, last man crosses the line, our best time was over twenty minutes, so others turned up, at the time we didn't know they were SAS troopers still in training, and they timed at a little over seven minutes, same number of troops as us, just shows what kind of machines they are, and they weren't even full members.

[@thomasmumw8435]

I am I right in remembering that soldiers died training in Wales? We put people through a lot to get into the armed forces!

[@TreVader1378]

@@thomasmumw8435 and rightly so, we don't want any, "it's maam" or "you'll use my preferred delusion to talk to me", going off to protect the country.

[@SimplySavageReactions]

Wait lmao when you say, "it's ma'am" are you talking about the guys who claim they are women yet can't define what a woman is?

[@TreVader1378]

@@SimplySavageReactions that's the one my friend.

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

Lol

[@ianpodmore9666]

There's a story from a few years ago in which US special forces were training with the SAS in Wales. Anyway early one morning the SAS guys wake up their US counterparts for an early morning run. After a 10 mile run in atrocious weather they end up at an airfield and the SAS tell the Yanks that they were going for a parachute jump. The Americans refused because of the diabolical weather and stated ' we are tough, we are well trained and we are well motivated, but we ain't fucking immortal'.

[@barrymcguinness3359]

Yes totally true fact

[@ninjacat4929]

They should have said we aren't crazy !

[@JL16061980]

And that is what separates the girls from the boys ❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤

[@mothmagic1]

To which the probable reply was "This is true but you're doing it anyway."

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

I don`t believe that story. Why would any member of American Special Forces be shy about jumping out of an aircraft ? Such a person would not gain a place in the US Special Forces anymore than he would in ours. This is more like British `Upmanship` as to the regarding of our Squaddies - and no one in the world need `over - egg` British Squadies. We must not linger on and equivocate about the abilities of our friends, but focus on the ways and means of subterfuge of those that would rather us not be here. Mind you, I had to laugh at the yarn.

[@cpcompany3319]

I spent 18 year in the US military, 3 in special ops. We were told from the get go, don’t gamble with the English, don’t drink with the English and don’t fight with the English.

[@lyncohn9505]

British, not English

[@Mark_Bickerton]

@@lyncohn9505 What he said! ^^^

[@cpcompany3319]

@@lyncohn9505 Ha I see what you mean, the English said they were English and not British. The Scottish said they were British.

[@nickchivers9029]

​@@karmakazi101 ok jock calm down and go pose for a shortbread tin

[@sdafc888]

@@karmakazi101the Scottish wish this

[@Rooticalsteppa]

I drink down the pub with some blokes who were in the SAS and you wouldn’t even know they were ex SAS. They look the most normal average guys you’d ever see but when you get talking to them they let out little things they’re very very close knit they get together every now and again and are a really good bunch of blokes really really down to earth guys, you would never expect what they can do and you wouldn’t cross them either I’ve been invited around to their houses for dinner , party’s and watch the footy. The photos come out so I know they are legit And storytelling starts and I’m in awe of them and their escapades They always finish a story with (of course we were never there ) then a wink and a nudge

[@Dr.IanPlect]

8:59 as is commonly incorrectly stated, it's NOT a winged dagger. The 'dagger' is the sword of Excalibur, the 'wings' are flame wreaths surrounding the downward pointing sword.

[@balla3987]

'The flaming sword of Damocles'

[@Dr.IanPlect]

@@balla3987 There's no indication it's connected to Damocles' sword, nor in the 'sword of Damocles' story is flame involved. You need to substantiate your point.

[@etherealhawk]

@@Dr.IanPlect the iconography is similar

[@Dr.IanPlect]

You haven't substantiated that, nor does 'similar' warrant a comment 'The flaming sword of Damocles' laid down as though it was relevant, when it's not.

[@JAmediaUK]

@@Dr.IanPlect Colonel Stirling originally designed it as a flaming 'sword of Damocles' but ended up as a winged dagger when made up by a Cairo tailor. I was also told it was the sword of Damocles by members of 1SAS

[@misschieflolz1301]

The training here in south wales is nothing to be sniffed at. Weather can change at the drop of a hat, some people have even died during the endurance training (this was a big issue and thoroughly investigated. It shouldn't happen but sometimes it does)

[@chibbledorf]

When the 2 or 3 soldiers trying selection died it became a political hot potato. The CO of the regiment was discussing it with Lofty Wiseman (legendary SAS survival trainer for c. 20 years) and Lofty allegedly said "Well sir, the way I see it is that it's natures way of telling them they failed." Simple as that, eh?

[@fionaparkinson3821]

I grew up in one of those areas that are used for training. I’ve seen the weather go from bright sunshine to snow in five minutes, in April. It’s not just a microclimate, it’s wild up on there. We used to have a few walkers go missing every year and it was always a bit of a problem. You knew what happened to them but there’s nothing you could do to find them until someone’s dogs found them. A lot of people completely underestimate the hills.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

@@fionaparkinson3821 You don't have to be in the Brecon beacons for wild swings in weather... In 1977 (Yes the long hot summer) either in June or July, I forget which, one Saturday morning it snowed for a few hours in the morning, in South Derbyshire and other places I'm sure. buy lunch time the sun was out and everyone was stripped off and the snow had melted and evaporated for a scorching afternoon!

[@fionaparkinson3821]

@@Mark_Bickerton you’re so right. There’s a saying that if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. We had a load of eagle scouts turn up and set up in the local youth hostel. The scout leader decided they were going on a hike up the hill. Grandad told him that the weather was about to change and he’d be better off leaving it until tomorrow. Scout leader what “knows everything, knows nought” ignores that advice. They actually took those kids out up the hill when they’ve been told that the weather is going to change. About half an hour after they left, the snow came in as a blizzard. It was a complete white out. You couldn’t see a yard in front of you. Now, we’re all panicking a bit. There’s a load of teenagers out in a blizzard, on a hill, with an idiot. We basically coordinated a tractor search team. Thankfully my grandad found them and they all sat in woolly blankets in the tractor box until they got back to the farm. This was in April.

[@eleveneleven572]

I was on a hill climbing weekend in the Brecon Beacons some years ago. I was in the TA infantry and very fit as I was an active sportsman. As we went up the steep incline, powering up and blowing my mates away I was pretty pleased with myself.....until some (I guess) SAS guys JOGGED past me 😂. That put me in my place. They were like mountain goats.

[@thewatchman6074]

Yep, gym monsters need not apply. The thing that stands out to me, were that you wouldn't even spot these guys in a crowd. They weren't huge guys, but the mental and physical toughness was something in-built in them. To give you an idea of the kind of guys they were. As a youngster of 20 something, I was pretty tough and well built as a logger, and I joined a local darts team in Wales, and two of the guys on the team were ex-special forces guys (maybe early 40's),. You couldn't meet a nicer couple guys, who were both jovial, friendly, always joking, and always seemed in good spirits, but I remember walking home with these guys after a match one night, and we got set upon by some drunken local thugs. In what seemed like a blur, Dia (welsh for Dave) and his friend (I can't remember his name ) had layed out four of these guys before you could blink, and the other two ran off. I never even threw a punch, it was all over so fast, and we carried on walking home as if nothing had happened. They didn't even seem phased by the incident, and never even mentioned it on the way home, They just carried on as they normally were, but it always stuck in my mind.

[@kevingood4644]

Oops they picked on the wrong guys😂😂

[@joseywales1869]

The best ever quote I’ve heard about joining UK SF is……the hardest part of passing selection is the first couple of months, where you have to be able to grow a thick walrus mustache, and Lewis Collins sideburns…..after that everything is easy!

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

I said that on another YT video!!!! LOL Glad you enjoyed it :) I had a mate who joined 23 SAS, he subsequently was involved in a BBC television series about The Regt. John McAleese THE SAS trooper who was on the front balcony on the Iranian Embassy job was involved too. I was privileged to meet John a few times, I was even subject to a brilliant practical joke by John, which earned me the soubriquet, 'Chocolate Pete.'

[@stephennewton2777]

For the SAS/SBS the basic pre-requisite to apply is physical fitness. What they are looking for is intelligence, creativity and adaptability under duress, be that exhaustion, torture, challenging local weather/ geography etc.

[@JAmediaUK]

This is what marks out the SAS (and SBS) from other special forces. Anyone can be tough, it is the mental side that is the difference.

[@keighlancoe5933]

One of the worst things is, they will not tell you whatsoever their reasons for rejecting you, even if you make it all the way to the final phase and get through everything. They will just tell you that you didn't make it, that is it. You can beg and plead, send emails and write endless letters asking them for feedback and they will not give you any. The one and only way you will learn what they did and didn't like about you during selection is if you make it when they give you feedback and tell you what you need to improve on.

[@rtg0616]

It's called a stand up - fail.

[@sludgiebear]

Our family had a friend who was in the SAS. One thing I will say is that they do not shoot sparingly. If they shoot you, you'll be eating the full magazine. They also learn foreign languages to the point where they sound indistinguishable from a native speaker. This way, they can call something out to a hiding enemy in their native tongue so the enemy thinks they're friendly. The enemy reveals themselves, and then it's goodbye.

[@Bibg867]

Greatest respect to both our SAS and our cousins special forces across the pond. Allows me to sleep peacefully along with my Grandchildren. From the son of a man who fought at both battles of Al el amein 👍

[@WyndStryke]

6:20 James Bond was written to be a part of the SBS, rather than the SAS. Fairly similar but more of a focus on water-based stuff.

[@overthewebb]

James Bond was not written to be SBS nor SAS. He was MI6, that is all. Bond was Navy before though

[@WyndStryke]

@@overthewebb The story changes over time. Pierce Brosnan's Bond had this - "Additionally, Bond is seen wearing badges signifying his status as having completed HAHO and HALO jump training - the Parachute Badge with Wings (SBS). He also wears Fleet Air Arm Officer Pilot Wings, signifying his aviation training qualifications." So you are right, it was a later addition to the character, and wasn't in Fleming's original books. According to Fleming, he was previously in the SOE not SBS.

[@julianwilliams4695]

@@overthewebb In the books and films he refers to being trained by both British Intelligence and the SAS. Of course the SBS were also referred to a C Squadron (the missing one in the video.

[@davidmorgan1685]

@@julianwilliams4695 The men of C & X Squadron were specialists in canoe and small boat operations. Utilizing 2-men klepper canoes, and various inflatable boats for stealth insertion and extraction, they carry out reconnaissance and sabotage missions along coastlines, river networks and up to 40 miles in land.

[@chrisholland7367]

That's because bond was a Lt commander in the Royal Navy . Ian Fleming was a senior Royal Navy intelligence officer during ww2. He was involved in operation Mince Meat and the ill fated raid on the French port of Dieppe code named operation jubilee

[@martindunstan8043]

Great reaction buddy, you deserve way more subs good job👏👏👌✌️

[@scottishemmaa2457]

💯💯💯

[@andypandy9013]

Here in the UK we have just had an excellent BBC TV historical drama documentary series called SAS: Rogue Heroes, based on the early days of the SAS in the desert war in WWII. I understand it is now available in the USA. Strongly recommended. 👍👍👍

[@lolsaXx]

It was actually all available on hbo max before it was on the bbc. I binged it. Great show!

[@johnmunro4952]

Why would you lie about that? It's not even on HBO max,let alone available anywhere in the world BEFORE it was on BBC.

[@lolsaXx]

@@johnmunro4952 not lying at all.... I live in Finland and it was DEFINITELY available on hbo max before it was on the BBC. ALL episodes were uploaded on 30th October to hbo max in the nordic countries. I binged it all the next day. Maybe it isn't on the American hbo max, I have no idea. I only assumed it was.

[@lolsaXx]

@@johnmunro4952 I just looked it up and found that all 6 episodes premiered on the BBC on October 30th as well. So, do the bbc upload the whole series to bbc iplayer before they broadcast one episode each week? I've not lived in the UK in 10 years. I'm sure the bbc does things differently now. Also I found that it premiered in the US on November 13th on EPIX (I have no idea what that is.)

[@theenglishtrucker1849]

Ahhh the Pink Land rovers. Really don't wanna mess with the SAS.

[@johnwatson2498]

I was a serviceman in Hereford and our station Dentist had SAS troopers come to him for basic training in dentistry for"episodes" in the field. Now thats thorough preparedness

[@davidharris4062]

The medics also attend operations, such as appendix removal, how to intubate, they can do minor surgical procedures

[@greghardman5064]

The Patrol Medics spend up to 6 months in a hospital A&E learning and carrying out procedures.

[@davidmcintyre8145]

Ian fleming the creator of James Bond was actually involved not with the SAS but with the formation of the original Commando units which were in large part trained by Highland ghillies and two men named Sykes and Fairbairn

[@Yehnah677]

Fairbairn Sykes is a nice knife 👌

[@scottishemmaa2457]

Great reaction James - and I’m with you - wouldn’t even last 10 minutes!!!

[@DavidUKesb]

Pass rate is circa 5-10%. And that's from already experienced soldiers, many of whom come from the UK's nearest equivalent of the Seals and Rangers.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

i did sas training, got to the interrogation stage but failed, simply because in the confined space, i herniated my lower back, as a result, i had to retire from military service altogether due to complications during the surgery to fix the herniated disc leaving me with no sensation in my legs and back (can still walk, just have no working nerves in those areas)

[@lolsaXx]

Thank you for sharing. Do you regret applying?

[@zeroxception]

Any assitance when you left or did the MOD screw you over as they always seem to do

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@lolsaXx yes and no, mostly because if i hadnt got injured id have never met my wife

[@skittles074]

Sadly it happens, most are carrying alot of nasty physical injuries throughout there careers but you know that..

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@skittles074 considering just to stand up for more than 5 minutes i need leg braces AND crutches, its fucking disgusting how the mod treats people like me, im just glad ive a loving wife

[@peterbrown1144]

The SAS badge is not a winged dagger, it's a flaming Excalibur.

[@rodsinclair2573]

no it's not, it's a winged dagger.

[@JAmediaUK]

@@rodsinclair2573 It was supposed to be the sword of Damocles but the tailor in Cairo didn't quite understand and you got a dagger. However the Regiment usually refer to it as Damocles. It certainly isn't Excalibur.

[@da90sReAlvloc]

Great reaction 👍 you stay safe

[@cjbonk6634]

Your reactions are brilliantly mate

[@d4nc1ngbr4ve9]

Good video the last one bro gonna watch this now 👊

[@YesYes-xb6he]

I was told a story by a guy who reckoned he'd got through to the interrogation bit when after 3 days everyones watch alarms started bleeping (days before 📱) and started visibly relaxing and patting him on the back with "Congratulations Youve Passed" comments, plusgiven a brew & a bacon n egg banjo. While he was enjoying the endorphin rush of passing a young innocent 19 year oldish girl from admin turned up and congratulated him on passing and needed his details for the paperwork. 10 minutes later having freely given more info than he should of, he was bounced out for failing as the exercise was still on.

[@SimplySavageReactions]

No fkn way! Omg that would be completely devastating. I don't even think devastating is a word that could accurately describe the pure emotional torment and agony that would cause. My God

[@SimplySavageReactions]

Oh man I just reread it. You're saying that he failed because he gave up his personal information?

[@YesYes-xb6he]

@@SimplySavageReactions Expert interrogation, got his guard down and had a friendly conversation with him while asking seemingly innocuous questions. i.e. Congratulations you've passed, I've just got to go through the paperwork now to confirm your details. Can you tell me your joining date? Oh wow, you've been in the army that long. Can I have your number please? That's great, did you want to join the SAS when you joined up? Confirm your address please. How long did you have to prepare for selection? Wow that long! I don't think I could do that, you guys are just supermen. Which bit of the selection did you find the hardest? You were promoted to lance corporal in June 2015, is that correct? You found the jungle training the hardest, I don't think I could hack that either, not all those insects and spiders! Ugh! Your rank now is Corporal isn't it? How about this E+E bit, that must have been horrible? Oh you found that not to bad, I don't know how you guys do it. We have you down as divorced with one child, is that correct? It's not? Are you sure because that's on your records? You've never been married or have any kids, ok I'll make a note and get that corrected. Surely the interrogation bit was hard though? Ohh you just kept focus, that's amazing. What was it you had to keep secret? You were part of a 4 man team inserted to blow up a bridge? Gosh that's really exciting stuff. We just need to update your security pass now, what's the License plate number of your car? Which bridge were you supposed to be blowing up? Oh I know that bridge, it has really pretty views but it's massive, how would you blow up something that size? Just to confirm, your car is a red Ford right? Yes, that's super. You'd be guiding an air fired missile onto it! That's really clever. Thats great thanks, I have all the information I need now x

[@kevinadamson5768]

That's the exact story I heard years ago except the young girl. I was in the Scots guards and three lads from my battalion went for selection two failed with injuries along the way but one got to the last day on Interrogation, a DS came in all friendly calling him by his first name and asking him where he was going on his leave and where he was going, he told him everything and failed because endex wasn't called. True story.

[@hanyhash2218]

Ian Fleming, the author of James Bond also founded the 30 Assault Unit. This was the precursor of Britain's Special Force, the SAS.

[@LG-cz6ls]

Was that before, after, or during his time as a pen pusher in intelligence?

[@danewood2309]

when I was in R.A.F Trade Training at Credenhill in the early 80's, we were involved over a long weekend with the SAS training, 65 of us hunting 12 " Final Phase" SAS "trainees".... which were all that was left in the Final Phase from 215 Men who had started 19 weeks earlier

[@CinobiteReacts]

I grew up in Credenhill, you probably knew my old man!

[@johnp8131]

Interesting. I had to look up Credenhill. We did Moreton on Lugg back in the early eighties whilst on GST at RAF Hereford. We didn't complete the last couple of hours as the SAS lads were preparing a training exercise on assaulting a train as there were rails and what looked looked old BAOR rolling stock there?

[@garethreece]

@@johnp8131 The rails are still there, even a solitary engine. The site is a business park now though

[@robbie_]

Did you catch any of them Wayne?

[@danewood2309]

@Rob Inson No , but they managed to "kill" the majority of the Hunters

[@catherinewilkins2760]

The SAS was formed during WW2, David Sterling was senior officer, a Scots man, "Paddy" Robert Blair Mayne, next in command, from Northern Ireland. Both interesting people. They created havoc, there were other special military operations (Popskys private army- nick name) whose activities changed the outcome in that theatre of war. TV series on BBC at the moment which has sanitised reality and fictional moments just to make it palatable for modern taste. Both liked their alcohol. SAS survived the war and still in existence. Met people fron SAS and SBS (Special boat Service) not obvious they ex military, just like ordinary blokes. Our veterans don't wear military uniform, reserved for serving personal only. Paddy Mayne was highly decorated soldier who was never awarded the Victoria Cross, why, is lost to the world of politics and time.

[@contemperis]

I believe in ww2 they were called commandos. Their first raid was st nazaire. They didnt wear proper uniform in terms of the rest of the army and didnt have a barracks. The army actually wanted them closed down vecause they were seen to be cherry picking the best troops but churchill was a huge supporter

[@steveg2251]

Blair Mayne didn't get a VC due to witnessing of deed requirements. Shit he'd have survived his accident if emergency workers weren't too afraid of him to go near him.

[@stevewhite6861]

From passing the SAS course to leaving you are always training and learning something new, I had a couple of good friends who were in the regiment and they told me this. A friend of mine was in the same diving club as me and when we were diving we shared the same wetsuit, when I'd finished I'd strip it off and he'd then wear it and vice versa, he passed selection but returned to our corps after about 5 years in the SAS because of an injury and he couldn't get his arm into the leg of my wetsuit, that is how big he had got.

[@michaelsix9684]

SAS training is so brutal and intense, amazed anyone can make it to the end

[@colinmarsh9580]

One of the first tests is called the fan dance. They have to scale a mountain called pen e fan. The have to go up one side, down the other side and do again in reverse. All within a certain time limit.

[@psttech4290]

quite a few that i deployed with to afghan with the paras went on to SAS, thought about it for a while myself then thought against it lol. wasnt that i couldnt do it because the p-company was hard enough, more didnt really interest me. fair play to those that do it though. should have a watch of the nairobi terror attack, there was an SAS guy local training locals, he went in alone and saved a lot of people that day

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

A lot of people think that they can pass because they are physically fit machines. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mental strength is even more important because if you haven’t got the mental fortitude to put one foot in front of the other for 50 miles whilst carrying 200 pounds of kit, you’re not going get anywhere. That also applies when you do your conduct after capture training because in reality, you’re going to have to stick to your cover story whilst having the seven bells of 💩 kicked out of you and your teeth pulled out with a pair of pliers.

[@CalHeWhoDares]

Hello Sir I have just come across your channel and I have watched this video it always nice to see other peoples reactions and perspective especially if they was in the military from a different country and as an EX Military Guy lets say I was one of them in the 21st reserve regiment I can't disclose too much information but most of this is true you could have 30 lads try out for the course and only 5 may get through we use live ammunition on the course in training to get the feel of using live rounds and I have seen casualties in training and out of training some men have taken there own life because of the disappointment and depression of failing we get trained in Scotland and Wales on Mountains in very harsh conditions rain, snow, heat, wind, you name it we have a map and a compass telling us where certain rendezvous points was and we had to make that in time then carry on to the next check point it is all about mind over matter if you can shut out the pain, hunger, fatigue, you are ok it most defiantly is one of the hardest things I have achieved in my life but I was so proud as our motto is Who Dares Wins I joined the 4 battalion parachute regiment at 17 in 2005 you have to sign up for 5 years and I thought that was very hard training getting pushed out of an aeroplane at 15,00ft as you can imagine I had not even developed into a man yet and was terrified of heights but they make you overcome that fear I passed the course and I have spent 19 years! in the military the hardest for me was the interrogation training. I've worked with the Seals and Green Berets in Iraq and Afghanistan and they do have there sh@%T together I come from a military background as my grandfather served in WW2 in Africa and Burma he was joined with the Ghurkha Regiment in Burma which is know as a fierce fighting force still to this day and my father served in the British Army he was sent to the Falkland's island in Argentina in 1982 also alongside the Ghurkhas then I was born in 88 I'm 35 this year and I do miss it as you get older there is some stuff you can't do compared to a 20 year old who's full of piss and vinegar as my dad and grandad would say haha but that's life I have great memories some good some bad especially loosing friends I suffer from PTSD from time to time and have battle scars from it I'm ok... the military is a good life if you have not figured out what you want to do in life yet it gives you skill, courage, motivation, the ability to think on your feet and adapt in stressful environment's which life can sometimes throws at you and you can take all that with you in the civilian world the only thing I dislike is how we get treated by our own government sometimes as I know a lot of American Veterans do after service. homelessness, PTSD, suicide because they cant find a job etc so it's basically it's "Well done old chap jolly good show, pat on the back" and then your out in civi street. Then it's up to you what you do kinda like moving out of your parents house at 16/18 into the big wide world can be scary for some men. We are trained to be killing machines at the end of the day and if the tools aren't working your not working and you need help so never ever! be ashamed of asking for help just because your a man and are suppose to act tough f%@ck that my mum always said if you don't ask you don't get and that is true I'm sorry for the long read but I just hope it people some incite on the military and hope they make the right choice's on their carer path thankyou for reading and the video Sir all the best for you and your family in 2023 🤝

[@SimplySavageReactions]

Thanks so much for taking the time to type all of that. If love to create a segment where I can maybe interview some military guys. I'd love to hear some stories, if their even able to be told. Anyway thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope you consider subscribing. I just started a discord and would love to have you join. The link is in the last community post if interested. You can also request good stuff for me to check out there.

[@CalHeWhoDares]

@@SimplySavageReactions No problem dude I've subscribe.. the Ghurkhas training school maybe a good suggestion for your channel have a look into it.

[@grasshopper654]

might like to watch the new mini series "SAS: Rogue Heroes" about the origins of the sas

[@TrimTrimmer]

I think when you get up to that very top elite level of intelligence and operations there is an international alliance between the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand that basically share and cooperate as one. The 5 best countries of the British Empire working for a common goal today. I like the unity.

[@Son_of_Mandalore]

ABCANZ or 5 EYES as it used to be called isn't limited to intelligence or SF, it is a well documented coalition that collaborates on all things relating to Defence. There's nothing secret about it but it makes for fascinating reading when you have a look at what they have done together.

[@TrimTrimmer]

@@Son_of_Mandalore I know one of the things they do is monitor the internet globally. But yeah it is very interesting, some sort economic trading thing was being considered when Brexit happened but I think covid put it on the back burner not sure where it is now.

[@chrisjackson9978]

Worked with a guy during Op Banner who had passed the assessment in Wales. He got canned during the jungle training. He said you have to successfully complete all aspects before acceptance, or else it is RTU.

[@danielcampbell3686]

Christopher Lee The Actor who played "Saruman" The White Wizard in the Lord of the rings, was a Member of the SAS Before he became an Actor. A really Scary man

[@gallofourteen116]

He was actually a RAF Intelligence officer in north Africa not the SAS.

[@philm3509]

@@gallofourteen116 True

[@DavetheNord]

@@gallofourteen116 Well said. Saved me some typing. :)

[@ianjardine7324]

He was RAF intelligence after an injury in flight training left him unfit for flight duty. Obviously much of his career was shrouded in secrecy. I have no doubt he worked with and provided Intel to the SAS among other units in North Africa and Italy. He never made any claim's about his service merely refused to answer questions and allowed the press to draw their own conclusions. So even if no official records exist he may well have tagged along with an SAS patrol or two for a "jolly" as this would have been perfectly in character for him and the mavericks who made up the early SAS.

[@bluechang08]

There was a KZbin short a little while back about Christopher Lee in LOTR being stabbed in the back - he told Peter Jackson the way he wanted it portrayed wasn't how someone would react in real life (C. lee was in the OSS, or Military intelligence - MI5 and MI6) - this is the full clip kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4W0coWImNCgbLc

[@AwkwardHorology]

One thing to remember about the SAS or SBS is that you have to be a solider or have competed some form of basic training. So instructors will leave you to it because they expect to do basic soldiering. Met a few special forces people in my school time they are machines. Built different!

[@skittles074]

Have to be a ranker of at least Lcpl and three yrs service at the minimum and of respected value as a soldier / combat experience to represent your regiment before attempting, plenty I've met have come in all shapes and sizes and not like Arnie carrying a plastic log ala 80's movie commando.lol

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Yup.. you can't choose to try out for the SAS off the street. I believe quite a few Special Forces around the world, you can. I guess there's pros and cons to each.

[@19McCloy91]

There is a great new tv series about the SAS's formation and operations during ww2 called SAS: Rougue Heros. Would be amazing if you reacted to the full 1 season

[@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer]

Everyone knows the SAS but very few mention the real elite in the UK special forces. The SBS.... Who do the SAS training, then do even more intensive training. They are like SAS+ and are the best of the best of the best.

[@ianmills9266]

That's a matter of opinion Tbh

[@trident1314]

The SAS also undergo further specialist training upon passing selection and those in boat troops do the same thing in the water as the SBS do.

[@rtg0616]

Somebody's been reading too many books. You clearly know nothing about either unit. They work in different roles, neither is better. They sometimes work together and are both as capable as each other..

[@rk24133927]

@@rtg0616 Consider they both do selection together now he talks non sense!

[@ianmills9266]

One thing missed about the escape and evasion bit, they still need to make various checkpoints

[@matthewprice2626]

Quite a few people have died in the Brecon Beacons in Wales on training.

[@Biggus_Dickus37]

The four members of the team were tried by court martial for a crime they had not committed. They were convicted and sentenced to serve terms in a military prison, but later escaped to Los Angeles and began working as soldiers of fortune, while trying to clear their names and avoid capture by law enforcement and military authorities. They call them The C-TEAM

[@greghardman5064]

😅😂

[@andyc750]

my mate's brother failed the last training as he broke his leg on the escape evade part and though completed it with the broken leg because others helped him move around, after he was sent back to his unit

[@paulcroxton6047]

Worth reading " Paddy Mayne"..One of the original SAS...Also "David Stirling" is another good read. ....

[@allandavis8201]

I had a colleague who went for selection in the early 80s, he passed all the phases and thought he was in, however when he was finished he revealed he had hurt his leg during the escape and evasion phase, in fact it was broken, he never did get to wear the coveted beret.

[@rk24133927]

1973 I blew my knee out in all arms P company selection, needed surgery a few years later, told me I was being idle!

[@raycope2086]

I think that the LRDG were the original special services model. " Long Range Desert Group " of World War Two, who organised and carried raids behind enemy lines in the deserts of North Africa.

[@richardwaddington2038]

Dude ...great vid but you gotta see the Gurkha training stuff , its insane !

[@jonathanparry7824]

They left out the bit we’re even if you finish all the training they can still say they don’t want you lol that would be devastating

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

The BBC made a fabulous series called SAS Rouge Heroes its amazing it shows how the SAS started, it shows why members of the SAS are individuals who are different and spectacular.

[@SimplySavageReactions]

Oh wow now that is definitely something that I want to watch. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MichaelSmith-bn6hm]

You should check out a book called First Into Action buy Duncan Falconer he was a test subject by the military he passed as a royal marine commando at 18 and usually soldiers have to wait maybe years before they can try the SAS selection the military decided to see what happens if someone went straight into selection while still in training mode and Duncan passed SAS selection and went on to SBS selection and passed so by the age of 19/ 20 he was a SBS operative the book is amazing

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

His interviews are also great he has a very funny story about living around the world and taking an unactivated Browing 50 he got from a WW2 crashed spitfire and not giving it a second thought 🤣

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Thank you for the book recommendation, will look for it on Amazon.

[@MichaelSmith-bn6hm]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o definitely a great read 👍

[@lifesagamesobeawinner]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o I've read it, it's a good book with plenty of inside info. He also writes great fiction books too about an ex SBS operator doing black work.

[@paulchristiepureblood146]

If you can find any info you should do a video about the sbs, special boat service. A lot more ruthless than the sas!

[@michaelrobins420]

USA and British forces will both say they are the best but at the end of the day they stand together and fight together and aren't we proud and grateful for them both. Great channel

[@spanishpeaches2930]

As Bond was a naval commander it would be more likely he'd be SBS.

[@TheHydraulic1]

Umm nope. Up until fairly recently (2003), SBS came solely from the ranks of Royal Marines and wore the Green Lid with Globe & Laurel. Now anyone form any of the UK Armed Forces can apply and have SBS members their own lid and cap badge. Selection is exactly the same as for SAS, but you need to be a good swimmer, with a better sense of humour than a Para.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@TheHydraulic1 Umm yep. As the history of the Marines is, unsurprisingly maritime warfare and given that Bond was written in the 50s, i would say he's more likely to be SBS...Excellent frogman in Thunderball.

[@earlgrey691]

@@spanishpeaches2930 Naval intelligence.

[@gemmagarrett4242]

Try being married to one, On the bright side I have not used an iron in 20 years.

[@williamdrummond3584]

Also SBS ( special boat service ) just as awesome 🤪😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GodGoggs]

I will be willing to try the training.

[@eleveneleven572]

A few years ago there was a competion across a difficult jungle assault course... America, British and French. The brits romped home, the French came in some minutes beihind and the Americans didn't finish 😲 Losing to the Brits is no shame ....but the French ? 😡

[@MrTom1379]

They just had a rescue mission at London Zoo they killed 6 Gorillas and rescued 5 Ostriches 😆

[@redf7209]

from what i can tell a lot of people could succeed in particular parts of selection but SAS want the full package and hardly anyone can give that. It doesn't mention that the regular SAS are recruited from existing regular troops and they usually take a demotion to get in, so there is an added element of maturity from day 1.

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

Two things would prevent me from joining the SAS. 1. Fear and 2. Lack of fitness. No amount of pain or fatigue would force me to give up. In short, I would not pass the selection process. For the `fear` part, imagine instead of paratrooping out of an aircraft and finding a vehicle / Landrover at a given co-ordinate on the ground , the SAS drive their vehicles out of the back of the aircraft. The vehicles then deploying a parashoot. I couldn`t do that ! Any friend of England / Britain is a friend of mine. You do the jumping and driving - and I`ll provide the handshakes and cakes.

[@redf7209]

@@dogwithwigwamz.7320 well you could get fit with a trainer. You can get a hypnotist to overcome your fear. So there you go, good luck

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

Hey up, red. I`m 59 - and there`s no cure ( at least short term ) for that.

[@redf7209]

@@dogwithwigwamz.7320 I'm sure there's a KZbin somewhere out there telling how you could do it but age is a third 'thing' that you didn't mention. The army does have age limits for recruitment, which is a pity really. Those bus passes could save a lot of money on troop transports. At least we could both say we would be in the SAS if we weren't too old!

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

@@redf7209 But I didn`t say I couldn`t be in the SAS on the grounds that I`m too old. I said that I couldn`t be in the SAS for two reasons, neither of which relates to age. Look it up - it`s on record and not difficullt to find. Your infantile belligerence toward me is over.

[@johnritter6864]

C squadron was Rhodesian SAS

[@CorinneDunbar-ls3ej]

I felt exhausted and stressed out just watching this!!!

[@deltahunter2302]

GGK was established by 40 Royal Marines. If you want to see how selection is done. Only selection, not the real training yet. Check it out.

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

They’ve underplayed the phase in Wales. It’s not a romp over”some hills” but 40 miles over mountainous terrain in all weathers and in some cases carrying a damned sight more than 55lb. 55lb was the all up weight requirement of webbing for regular infantry doing their CFT tests. The jungle phase is brutal and can result in diseases, festering sores, and if you can’t feed yourself, starvation until malnourished. Navigating through hilly impenetrable areas carrying heavy packs and still being ready to go into combat 24/7 at any time as well as recon work is expected. Training isn’t really weeks. You’re on probation where the training continues up to a year where you need to qualify in specialisms and prove yourself. All the while, you have to stay not just fit but up your training to improve strength and endurance. It’s brutal and you can see why only a tiny minority get through. The biggest difference between the sas and US SF is in how you’re expected to operate logistically and within COC. In the sas you may be given an objective with what little intelligence is available but you have to be more self reliant. You as a team formulate the plan which needs approval but once approved you’re on your own unless able to call on backup. You need to think and act for yourselves, adapt, learn and refine accordingly your plans. It takes a very special type of person. Many of the lads I’ve met just don’t stand out. Some are pretty unassuming and one guy can’t have been more than 5’6” but you’d have to be mad to think you could take him in a bar brawl. They fight clever, fast and if needed, dirty. They’re trained for survival. Generally a bright bunch too with many later training to be lawyers, engineers or even doctors as their intelligence gives them the ability if they want it to fall naturally into areas calling for reason, management, law, or systematic process sense. Amazing group of people. The best of the best? That arguably falls to the SBS who do the same training but then have a huge amount of additional marine training thrown in. Hard as nails and don’t mess about.

[@richardlyons7582]

I heard that officers will sit in on a live fire room entry with hostage's and enemy targets around them and then critique the men doing the room clearance.

[@rodsinclair2573]

C Squadron was the Rhodesian SAS, after Rhodesia declared independence from Britain in 1965 C Squadron became the Rhodesian SAS and out of respect it was left vacant in honor of their brothers. The Rhodesia SAS, like their British counterparts had a very tough selection course and during the ensuing bush war they distinguished themselves.

[@Mark-yv3ij]

8:26 your face is a picture 🤣

[@jimharrison748]

Don't think for a second these challenges will stay the same as youtube freely shows. Those guys are a different breed! Plus you have to understand the SBS, Marines, the Paras will be there too and theyre an enemys nightmare

[@paulwilliams2663]

Check out E squadron. Aka The Increment.

[@googleisshittoss]

A lot of their training/techniques came from the Special Operations Executive (SOE)

[@Fishy1764]

I think James bond was actually SBS LOL!🤣😂

[@chrisaskin6144]

Naming one of the Squadrons 'G' Sqn, goes back to the initial inception of the service. It was a means of fooling the enemy into thinking the SAS was bigger than it actually was.

[@DontBeAWollyy]

And now your comment has just let the entire world know how small the regiment really is. Well played. You just committed treason.

[@nikkihayes5411]

Try watching any interview with Ranulph Fiennes....hard as nails👍

[@anzaca1]

3:34 Like in the Falklands War, SAS units are often used for recon behind enemy lines.

[@nickscott3579]

C squadron was made up of a majority of Rhodesian nationals and when UDI was declared they were allowed to resign and return home where they formed the Rhodesian SAS,

[@michaelwharton3447]

We also have the sbs (special boat service) which is equally as hard in some circles say the sbs are slightly superior if that's possible I don't know myself but they rescued a ship that was hijacked off the coast of Africa and made its way to the solent a stretch of water very close to where I live Portsmouth and it took just 9 minute for the hijackers to surrender. This was very recently 2020 I think might of been 2019.

[@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer]

SBS pass SAS selection and training. Then go on to do extra training in amphibious assault and water based stuff like the US Seals. Also they are recruited from the Royal Marines which are a higher experienced soldiers than most Army soldiers.

[@Yehnah677]

@@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer the SBS don’t just recruit from the marines and navy just like the SAS don’t just recruit from the paras and army. Doesn’t matter what branch you’re from there have been lads that have chosen a different path including blokes from the RAF regiment. The SBS amphibious training is probably harder and more in depth than the SEAL training seeing as SEAL are pretty much level with the Royal Marines with only team 6 being the elite SEAL team. The SAS also have amphibious training but are not as specialised as the SBS

[@garagenigel]

@@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer almost correct! But not quite!

[@mickreynolds3306]

SBS, no other is close.

[@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer]

@@Yehnah677 never said they only recruiting the Marines. But most are.

[@jjhw2941]

It's quite old but there is a decent documentary "[REAL] British SAS Documentary - Never seen until now!" you can check out. There is a movie "SAS Movie Staring lewis collins" you can find on here, the star of the movie actually passed the 1st stage of selection for the 21 SAS. Also check out Rusty Firmin, John McAleese and Simon Mann, Dankula had an interesting chat with him.

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

And the only reason Lewis Collins could not join The S.A.S. was because he was already famous

[@JAmediaUK]

@@Nykona-Sharrowkyn That is true. I think the decision was made before he complete the selection. However he was doing well up to that point.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Didn't he complete the paras training as well before trying the SAS, I remember it being mentioned in an interview with him once, he sort of shrugged it off but mentioned he had hoped to join the paras after finishing the Professionals but wasn't able to due to being too well known. Apparently it was one of his biggest regrets.

[@JAmediaUK]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o There is no requirement to compleet the paras training before going into the any of the three SAS regiments.

[@jamesmills4393]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o Yes. He was a Para

[@redtom43]

Look up E Squadron. Now that is legends on top of legends .

[@peckelhaze6934]

It pleases me that we work so close with the US special forces.

[@ddjay1363]

Cymru (Wales)... Wet, mountainous, hilly, wet and... wet. I have an idea, let's go train there. Said no one except a few nutters who want a job that requires marching up mountainsides, in the dark, in the rain with an SA80A2, webbing and 25kg+ on your back for hours and hours and for days and days, eating boiled 'food' out of a bag and living on tea at all other times. Fun times. ;-)

[@bigmull]

You should check out The Royal Navy Field Gun Competition.It WILL blow your mind!

[@cherrienob6634]

Bond was Commander Bond, drawn from the Royal Navy

[@twt3716]

I remember watching an interview a few years ago with an ex SAS soldier. He was asked at the end, what makes the British Elite or SAS the best in the world ? He replied that it was because of the shitty weather all year round, makes people bitter from the start. :)

[@rk24133927]

A friend of mine passed SAS selection. Unlike SEAL training they do not scream at you. Up in the Brecon beacons they give you a map reference & say be there in x hours. This continues day after day.

[@marieparker3822]

James Bond was supposed to be in MI6 (the equivalent of the American CIA) - also called the Secret Intelligence Service.

[@SteveCockneyRebel]

That bridge might have dynamite on the legs

[@Rachel_M_]

There are a few documentaries. The SAS were first publicly introduced to the world during the Iranian embassy siege in London. There are also some great documentaries on their origins made by the BBC. Most sre available on YT, but they do like to make copyright claims.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

This is why the British SAS are the smartest and fittest soldiers in the military. Only THE best make it. And there's no guarantee of any pass.

[@edix1673]

Ther a great show on BBC called SAS rogue heroes, its a dramatization of the formation of the SAS..... Its historically accurate and it is bat sh*t crazy! 120% reccomend watching it...

[@jamesmain_email6969]

One thing they didn’t mention is I the jungle you get disorientated and have to work as a team. The instructors watch who’s lazy, who sulks, extreme heat bugs fatigue etc. slightest issue and your out,

[@johnsharp6618]

C sqn was Rhodesian, It was disbanded in 1980

[@kevinporter3212]

Delta Force was a copy of the SAS after Charles Beckwith served with the Regiment in the early 1960s

[@ramadaxl]

The badge of the SAS is NOT a 'winged dagger'...it is in fact a representation of 'Excalibur'...the mythical sword of King Arthur.

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

There's more to it than that. For a long time, I used to correct BOTH aspects of what was commonly stated as the 'winged dagger', without allowing for what I detail below. - the 'wings' are not wings. They are flame wreaths - the 'dagger' is not a dagger (often it is specifically stated to be an FS dagger, that of the Royal Marines). It is a downward pointing Excalibur of King Arthur lore. --------- The above is what I used to correct with. I have recently read that in fact, they ARE wings, but that ORIGINALLY the design WAS flame wreaths. But that by the time the first badge prototype was produced, there was a misinterpretation of what the flame wreaths were supposed to be, and they instead got rendered as wings. The original designers decided to let it go. The same thing applies to the weapon depicted. It was Cpl Duncan Tait that came up with the design that was intrepreted by his superiors to represent Excalibur (and was modelled after it in the design). However, Tait was inspired by the 'Sword of Damocles', as one can be persuaded of for 2 reasons; - (a) the sword is depicted facing downwards, (b) the rest of the fable wherein Damocles, a King's courtier... "was flattering his king, Dionysius, exclaiming that Dionysius was truly fortunate as a great man of power and authority without peer, surrounded by magnificence. In response, Dionysius offered to switch places with Damocles for one day so that Damocles could taste that fortune firsthand. Damocles eagerly accepted the king's proposal. Damocles sat on the king's throne amid embroidered rugs, fragrant perfumes, and the service of beautiful attendants. But Dionysius, who had made many enemies during his reign, arranged that a sword should hang above the throne, held at the pommel only by a single hair of a horse's tail to evoke the sense of what it is like to be king: though having much fortune, always having to watch in anxiety against dangers that might try to overtake him. Damocles finally begged the king for permission to depart because he no longer wanted to be so fortunate, realizing that while he had everything he could ever want at his feet, it could not affect what was above his crown." - Tait's inspiration from the Damocles tale fits the SAS as they are the sword, they are the ones that can visit a target at any time and dispatch them, no matter how powerful they think they are. So, allow it actually is a representation of Excalibur and wings, you would do well to note what was originally intended, on both cases.

[@paulmaxey6377]

Men have died doing the 3 week training in Wales, that is how tough it is. Another 2 videos or subjects you want to look up are the Iranian Embassy siege where the SAS went in and managed to extract all hostages without a hostage being injured. There was an hostage killed but that was before they went in. Also look for the Gurkhas. They are a Napalese regiment that fight under the British Army and have arguably a tougher recruitment process than the SAS. They are one of the most feared regiments in the world, famous for their 18 inch curved blade kukri knife and their motto is "It is better to die than to be a coward".

[@graemejones218]

Don't forget the Pathfinders. 16th Air Assault. Same training & usually the first ones behind enemy lines.

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

"Don't forget the Pathfinders. 16th Air Assault. Same training & usually the first ones behind enemy lines." - WRONG. Pathfinders DO NOT conduct the same selection program as 22 SAS and the SBS. - It is a greatly reduced course, for example, their hills phase is 2 weeks, not 4; and before you say back that this video states it is 3, the video is wrong. And, they do not do ANY jungle phase at all, which is 6 weeks long. Overall, Pathfinder selection is 6 weeks, UKSF is 6 months; no comparison.

[@graemejones218]

I've done 3 High Walks with AEE so I got to know the DS very well. I also did a voluntary role for this company. So I was interested to know who did the hills. I was informed that the Pathfinders also did this but I didn't ask if there were any differences in the selection process. So it's my fault for not asking. Would they have done the Long Drag?@@Dr.Ian-Plect

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

@@graemejones218 That's a rare, but welcome mature response! Usually what I get it a doubling down and the response of a toddler. In the 2nd week, they do the Fan Dance and Long Drag (I state those together as the 2 tests common to UKSF). A third march is also done of about 16 miles in that week. You see, it's not that I'm trying to denigrate Pathfinders, far from it. I just like to have things stated as they actually are. Even 2 weeks of hills phase (that's an unofficial name, it's officially called Aptitude; Navigation & Endurance) is massively less than 4 weeks. Consider that it isn't just half the amount of marches (in fact, not even half because week 2 for Pathfinders is even less than the equivalent week 4 on UKSF), it's not having to endure the physical and mental breakdown of a further 2 whole weeks, and that aspect is a huge difference. Anyway, you seem interested enough to appreciate what follows. This for me is what gets my ultimate respect regarding 22 SAS and the SBS. Here's a complete breakdown of UKSF selection (only 22 SAS and the SBS do this in full). Note that the Fan Dance is done at the end of week 1 in UKSF, not in week 2 as it is on Pathfinders). PHASE ONE 1. Aptitude; Navigation & Endurance (commonly referred to as Hills Phase) 4 weeks of *DAILY* mountain marches navigating by map from point to point against an *unspecified* time limit. Typical schedule as follows (remember, these marches are EVERY DAY)... Week 1 15-20 km 40lbs weight+weapon, water etc. *Fan Dance at the end of this week* Week 2 18-24 km 45lbs weight+weapon, water etc. Week 3 20-32 km 50lbs weight+weapon, water etc. Week 4, Test Week; consists of 5 marches over 7 days march 1, 2 & 3; 30 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc. march 4; 35 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc. THEN, 4 hours rest and start the final march; Long Drag; *65* km 70lbs weight+weapon, water etc. 20-24 hour time limit (weather dependent). --------------- PHASE TWO 2. Jungle warfare, tactics, navigation ALL LIVE FIRE TRAINING. 6 weeks. Those who have passed phase one have to then pass jungle training. Training takes place in Belize or Brunei, deep in jungles. Candidates learn the basics of surviving and patrolling in the harsh conditions. UKSF jungle patrols have to live for weeks behind enemy lines, in 4 man patrols, living on rations. This includes yet more days of marches point to point. Jungle training weeds out those who can't handle the discipline required to keep themselves and their kit in good condition whilst on long range patrols in difficult conditions. Again, there is a mental component being tested, not just a physical. Special Forces teams need men who can work under relentless pressure, in horrendous environments for weeks on end, without a lifeline back to home base. ---------------- PHASE THREE Continuation; Foreign and new weapons skills, CQB training and testing in the world-renowned SAS Killing House where live ammo is used. Advanced infantry and marksmanship skills etc. Escape & Evasion & Tactical Questioning/Resistance to Interrogation The small number of candidates who have made it through endurance and jungle training now enter the final phase of selection. The likelihood of a special operation going wrong behind enemy lines is quite high, given the risks involved. UKSF want soldiers who have the wherewithal and spirit required to escape and evade capture and resist interrogation. For the escape and evasion (E&E) portion of the course, the candidates are given brief instructions on appropriate techniques. This may include talks from former POWs or special forces soldiers who have been in E&E situations in the real world. Next, the candidates are let loose in the countryside, wearing World War 2 vintage coats with instructions to make their way to a series of waypoints without being captured by the hunter force of other soldiers. This portion lasts for 3-5 days after which, captured or not, all candidates report for TQ. Tactical Questioning (TQ) tests the prospective UKSF men's ability to resist interrogation. They are treated roughly by their interrogators, often made to stand in 'stress positions' for hours at a time, while disorientating white noise is blasted at them. When their turn for questioning comes, they must only answer with the so-called 'big 4' (name, rank, serial number and date of birth). All other questions must be answered with 'I'm sorry but I cannot answer that question.' Failure to do so results in failing the course. The questioners will use all sorts of tricks to try and get a reaction from the candidates. They may act friendly and try to get their subjects chatting; or they stand inches away from their subjects and scream unfavourable remarks about the sexual habits of their mothers. Female interrogators may laugh at the size of their subject's manhood. Of course, a real interrogation would be a lot more harsh and the subject would not know that they get to leave alive when it's all over. That said, days of interrogations and enduring the stress positions and white noise break down a man's sense of time and reality. UKSF are looking for men who can withstand such treatment long enough so that the effects of revealing any operational information they might have can be lessoned by HQ. ------------------------------------------------------------ This is 6 months in, successful candidates for the SAS are now badged and report to Hereford, the home of 22 SAS. The SBS candidates still have a further selection/continuation phase to complete before being badged and report Royal Marines Poole, the home of the SBS. Completion of this 6 month selection course is NOT the end. They then start SF training (which never ends) and for the 1st year in particular are on probation; they can be sent back to their original unit at any time.

[@graemejones218]

Hello Ian, I'm 57 years young so I don't argue with someone such as yourself, who knows way more than I ever did. I'm actually fascinated in your thorough selection process write up. So thank you for putting me straight. I do know once you get the beret & cap badge you are still on probation & you could be rtu'd at any time.My Fan Dances included 2 hot summer mornings in July & what AEE call The High Moon, at night in January. I was elated to receive my patches & I actually beat the 4 hour cut off each time.The volunteer ds role had me in base camp signing people in & signing those that were finished out concurrently. I also had to check that all the kit was accounted for & help with the bergen weighing. The "Warm Jacket" & the waterproof jacket was considered by some to be just 1 jacket. I had to report this to the ds & I felt terrible because the individuals were sent home. I did this during the winter 2022 weekend which was the worst rain AEE had ever seen. So bad that it was the 1st time an event was cancelled @ the halfway point. At that time there were only 7 people still tabbing, the rest had been pulled off & quite a few went to hospital. This was the High Moon. But on a lighter note, all staff congregated in the base camp marquee & someone went & bought 40, yes 40 large pizzas. And my boots disintegratedgiving me something akin to trench feet.Just as a thank you, they gave me a bin bag stuffed with merchandice when the weekend finished. And I'm too embarrassed to wear the clothing in public. I only wear a rubber wrist band & the clothes are gathering dust in the wardrobe. The patches are in a nice frame hanging in the kitchen. Anyway, have a good night Ian & thank you.@@Dr.Ian-Plect

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

@@graemejones218 You're very welcome, and congratulations on just being successful on the Fan Dance a number of times. Even doing it once, outside of UKSF selection, is still commendable. Take care.

[@gregorturner9421]

also SBS have conducted a lot of operations. they just don't like owning to them so more often than not they credit them to the SAS.

[@The-Audi-driver]

What happened to C, E, F?

[@nikkihayes5411]

Preferably the Top Gear interview😁

[@sadiebeanz]

I'm from Hereford, where the SAS are based. I can confirm that some of them are very, very fit 😉😄