Billy Billingham Meeting The SAS Sergeant Major: Never Judge a Book By It’s Cover ⚔️

[@Grunt_Kyro]

An old man in a young man’s game should always be respected

[@jonchase7752]

Feared

[@alanjamesdobbie4841]

Big time

[@davidwilliamson4937]

Old men in the game of War are dangerous and wise

[@cameronmcandrew9745]

These old men are the reason a lot of men never got old. Remember that one boys.

[@KaoTicNiko]

especially in a field where young men die, youll recognize them as a lion amongst men

[@Bravo8292]

He engaged him! He brought his attention to the point where he would pay attention to his positives and his negatives. That's a Boss!

[@ValThracian]

And since he didn't introduce any plan before hand it increases engagement within the team; many times, a boss will introduce his plan first, and then ask for input with little to no results.

[@garysawatzky8357]

Nah man that's a leader

[@bluskytoo]

the most difficult job in special ops is the planning, we used to say its not a plan until we run out of time for changes.

[@StephenButlerOne]

The plan usually falls apart with first contact, then training and drills takes you the rest of the way through.

[@paultrainor4068]

That makes sense. What area of SOF where you attached to?

[@trumptookthevaccine1679]

@@StephenButlerOnehow much experience do you have in special operations?

[@hazelife7366]

@@paultrainor4068 4/73

[@etherealhawk]

It's not the plan, it's the planning. The more you do, the more you understand contingencies and conditions.

[@rozza4387]

Billy is a legend. Tough as nails, S.A.S. are the greatest Special Forces in the world ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@DA-um8bl]

Don’t forget Scotland bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. The SAS founded by a Scotsman. Large part regiment from Scotland. Yes base is in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 but it is not an English force, a Scottish force, a welsh force, it is a British force 🇬🇧

[@knowahnosenothing4862]

@@DA-um8bl The New Zealand Long Range Desert Group. North Africa WW2. Fixed it for yah.

[@matthewberg5835]

sas are great but the greatest is also the oldest the army rangers

[@user-xw9mq7qj8m]

They are murdering thugs

[@ryanfoster157]

@@matthewberg5835army rangers ? They couldn’t lace the SAS soliders boots

[@tommywilliams3100]

Could sit listen this guy all day

[@martinrichard542]

Billy. You were good enough to sit in that room, so you were part of the team. The Sgt Major knows as does everyone sat with you. Thanks for your service.

[@RSPE365]

Billy the funking goat 🐐

[@stephenburgess5109]

Thank God the Boys from Hereford are on our side the SAS put the special into Special Forces .

[@iterativegrowth]

And the Force, apparently! 💪

[@tigerbricks]

Hereford, never knew they came from hereford...

[@frankedgar6694]

Part of being a leader is knowing that you just may be stuck in your ways. Tunnel vision when planning causes problems. It’s always good to let new people know that their input is important. They just may see something that you missed and will never see or even think about.

[@basilguts1786]

You’re absolutely spot on correct.

[@paras494]

Legend from a Para

[@keithad6485]

Did a Cadre course at Singleton in the 1980s - Aussie SASR. Wing SerMajor - never saw him in anything but his US cams, civvy wool beanie and civvy soft sole leather shoes. Never raised his voice at all. SASR works on self discipline, if you lack this, they don't want you. There were no showy, loud, prima donnas. It was tough but I was surprised cos I enjoyed the course. Learned a lot!

[@Doorkicker505]

The point is: Use your teams expertise & knowledge when planning a mission. No single person knows it all.

[@stephenhathaway8149]

Thanks Bill for what you did when most would runaway with no sense of duty.

[@garagenigel]

I don't think so 😂😂

[@JustEnjoyLife88]

That’s a bit of blind judgement.

[@MrJohn5ton]

Thanks for cutting this video off at the moment he's making his point. What a stupid piece of editing..

[@stevehughes6097]

Exactly, what was the answer?

[@michalklucz6907]

this is not poor editing, this is advertising

[@taylornox]

@@kavkaz8000 Your speculation is wrong, the beauty of it is that rank and experience is irrelevant during planning, every member is involved in the planning of it to ensure they have the best plan for the team. The Sergeant Major simply started with him to demonstrate that.

[@Vikingr91]

@@taylornox It's also a gut check, to see if this rookie has his shit together, if he would have given a bullshit strat then the SGT MAj knows he's not that tactically smart and harder to trust in combat.

[@taylornox]

@@Vikingr91 No rookie is going to give a solid start to a veteran SAS member lol, the operations between SAS and regular army/navy are not even comparable lol.

[@danielwhoriskey5860]

And that lady’s & gentleman is called leadership

[@senseo2848]

One of the finest people i ever met

[@DerbyCounty_1884]

I look up to Billy in a big way he's such a humble real as you get fella he's amazing he will tell you to your face not beat about the bush. Respect

[@brodiegriffin_is_Ozzy]

The planning is discussed & agreed upon as a team , everyone contributes their thoughts / ideas

[@napoliansolo7865]

The Sgt. Major asked him cause he knew what the other guys were going to say, and maybe newbie had an idea that hadn't been tried yet.

[@RJALEXANDER777]

Catweasel. There's an old reference most wouldn't get.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

Touchwood

[@daniel.gilliss6030]

As a senior enlisted (1SG) I would asked my youngest members of the team for what can we do better. It good to get the guys moving the pieces opinion.

[@richardoakley8800]

The secrete of the SAS's success is they don't look like the sas..they can walk amongst you with out a second glance till they need to..... Do what needs to be done

[@iantaylor1184]

you would know, whenever i have met them they just have this air about them, you just know

[@richardoakley8800]

@iantaylor1184 worked on several military sites, we sound out found out later 8 of the people helping on site we SAS as they wanted to practice working incognito. It was only when I noticed a side arm I realised these weren't Bob the builders and it mates...

[@angeladragos7254]

Ay, comments are as precious as the clip.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

When you're an infantry man in a 'squadron', you're playing with the big boys.

[@Rob-yo8xd]

I admire this man a great deal

[@mariogomezcortez9901]

Just got chills. Now thats how teams operate. The least is cared for so one day lead

[@JohnCooper-dk6jm]

Never forget the word of God ever 🙏

[@michaelpreston6767]

And what is that word?

[@chadpreston5549]

It’s how his critical thinking of an onset compared to actual movement. A polite way to evaluate

[@chrismarshallmarshall8609]

Your fucking kiding me 23-24 your in the SAS. Daym Love Billy Baddy Billingham!

[@jonchase7752]

You realize there’s 17 year olds going through the BUD/s pipeline right

[@gooner_duke2756]

Its not that unusual to have 23/24 years olds. Youngest you could possibly have is 21/22, as you have to do a minimum of 3 years service before applying.

[@mooseing22]

The newcomer is the most important person in the room.

[@davidmaxwell5661]

23/24 and your in the SAS .....That's the calibre of the man!!

[@dylanjohns8409]

He’s was actually 25/26 at the time.

[@davidmaxwell5661]

@dylanjohns8409 I Must have misunderstood, still young to be that capable though!!

[@dylanjohns8409]

@@davidmaxwell5661 you didn’t miss hear him but he has said before in other videos that he spent 9 years in the paras so that would make him 25, possibly 26 after completing selection.

[@davidmaxwell5661]

@@dylanjohns8409 Still an amazing achievement at that age

[@dylanjohns8409]

@@davidmaxwell5661 oh yeah I agree. Most people that age are still living with their parents trying to afford a McDonald’s.

[@Blackafternoon]

Thats how real Men show respect. I knew I wasnt making it up- I just never have any of them around!

[@leongerek9714]

He's building your confidence as well as evaluating you. Team building as well known. Quickest way to show your unit if you judgement is sound or do they need to teach you up. Everyone there is responsible for the lives of their mate's .

[@tonychan8558]

If you're in the SAS, you have proven you are the best of the best. Therefore, a Sergeant Major asking the 'new kid' what the plan is can be considered normal because if you're sitting at that table, you have proven you know your s**t, despite your age.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Thank you for your service…. 👍🏻👍🏻❗️

[@macktaylor4389]

Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) talks about his SEALs instructor like this, as “a mountain of a man” even though he was shorter than most. And to show them he was the business, as he made the group drop down to do pushups, Luttrell said he glanced up and saw the instructor doing all 40 as well - except that he was doing them one-armed.

[@MrCejw]

Thanks for cutting the clip before the point. Nothing I like better than a cliffhanger.

[@richardcarmichael7484]

Maybe finish the video!!!!

[@JerGol]

Finish for them: the beauty is that there is no rank, that everyone's input is requested and respected. No-one's opinion is better just because they're a higher rank, etc.

[@memsybabe]

That's why I'd never have made it to the SAS. My reply would have been "However you say Sir!"

[@user-so3ej2wg9w]

What a man everyone of us should be greatful for what this man has done for us

[@TheDevilsAccountant]

To be 23 in the SAS is some achievement.

[@gearswarrior902]

The beauty of that, and the beauty of the SAS...is CLASSIFIED.

[@GreenEyedRogue]

Great leaders are usually collaborators. They earn respect and fierce loyalty by valuing the ideas of those they lead.

[@NealyLL]

Your opinion matters and he wants you tuned into what’s going on . To be a participant not a follower. That’s how people get on board. When they are valued .

[@donaldatherton319]

Waking you up and getting you thinking instead of being switched off and being told what to do. Perfect

[@Peter-or8oc]

Makes ya proud to be British totally unassuming guy but hard as nails

[@YARROWS9]

Wonder if that was Bob Shepherd from Iranian embassy siege.

[@FORTISWARRIORS]

Might of been👍🤣

[@saw6386]

Or rusty firmin.

[@YARROWS9]

@@saw6386 Could be wrong. But I don't think that legend was a RSM.

[@saw6386]

@YARROWS9 I'm not sure but was thinking more of the description

[@saw6386]

@YARROWS9 wouldn't be surprised if bear grylls tries to take the credit though.

[@Grizz420twofourseven]

Thanks for cutting it off right when he was about to make his point

[@181racing]

All involved makes them strong ❤

[@knightsberryipad4152]

A leader listen to his team and take the lead from there, so he wanted to listen first. That is a true leader.

[@mikecain3134]

When making plans go in the reverse order of rank. This way every one is involved. If the ranking member gives his opnion the the planning session is over. You have your orders. No one is going to tell the boss we need to do something different.

[@donaldatherton319]

Very true

[@ekibarthenid]

That's why it's called the 'Organisation'.. no idea however small is dismissed.

[@bigdaveo397]

No matter how many times I watch this I still can't understand what the beauty of the SAS is.....

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

For me, it's the level of difficulty to pass selection. Far beyond what, for example Navy SEALs do.

[@demoniclaw5162]

love the fact every country try's to control and demand respect for chain on command yet the SAS lead by example cannot give a order if you are not willing to do it yourself by doing that you have a team willing to fight for each other to the end and have a deep respect for each other just amazing there story's are like the spartans of our time

[@gregtaylor6146]

Always liked Billy, unlike 'foxy' and 'ant' he refrained from dropping the f-bomb the whole time.

[@imochiexe5056]

Thank you for your service. ❤🎉😊

[@owenbutcher1954]

UTMOST RESPECT 👌

[@danstenberg760]

❤❤❤ SAS the one and the the best worlds best elite force ❤❤❤❤

[@paras494]

The Best

[@TheJuzi]

we haven't won a war since 1982...

[@danielbriggs6482]

​@TheJuzi America hasn't won a war since 1945 yet they're considered the biggest and best, what's your point? 😂

[@Robert_H_Diver]

@@danielbriggs6482 ignorant statement

[@danielbriggs6482]

@@Robert_H_Diver True statement

[@aileronsintowind6835]

His opinion mattered and they wanted to hear what his thoughts were. It was also a way for Sgt Major to judge the new guy, is he a thinker or not.

[@yevhenshevchenko7687]

It`s smart move. Always ask underlings what do they think, before give them your own opinion. Hence they will suggest something instead kissing ass of CO/CEO.

[@Robbo1966]

He’s the real deal.

[@paulmcmc4005]

New re recruit = potentially new ideas/fresh 👀 on a situation. Humility goes a long way no matter your rank and improves everyone involved.

[@RobinHullBuilds]

My old school chum went from 2 Para to Hereford. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. One of the most unassuming kids at school. You just never can tell!

[@alenkerr8533]

Imagine that all British soldiers were like this man we'd be a force

[@nickynutcase]

Awesome 👍

[@G4MER28]

I would have said as quick as i could " As precise and as deadly as possible, sir "

[@dyxifltline]

An SAS Sgt major one of natures deadliest creatures.

[@user-cy9dm8fy2q]

That's why they are the best fighting force in the world.....0 ego

[@thehighlander959]

That's the famous SAS "Chinese Parliament" It's what they do...

[@spencer1970]

I 100% respect billy

[@DrakeDark18]

Is they instantly, you're trusted, I mean if you're wrong they'd know and change your plan, but then if you're wrong but choose enough that they could carry it off, they would instantly put their lives in your hands. That's part of what that is, it's this instant bonding trusting ceremony of acceptance. Tell me what to do, be my equal, know that if your plan is close enough, your brother's and sister's arranged around you will carry it through, and anything that happens we trust you'll take responsibility for getting us through it. There's no fucking around, just instant acceptance. Good shit.

[@GoldNugget138]

The best of the BEST. The SAS is keeping Britain safe!

[@cam_bone]

You’re the new gun, They need all we’re wondering how you’d contribute

[@rossi6113]

Thanks Billy. Good health pal.

[@stephenaustin142]

I got the Catweasle reference

[@SNATCHYDBS]

For all of those lads who walked the Dark places of this World" In secret hunting the vile bastards who live there" So they dont come here to the UK to commit murder and mayhem upon the innocent men woman and children of our nation , Thank you is such a paltry thing but I say it with the deepest respect" and admiration for what you give up ie time with your own loved one " to be able to fight this evil men you sacrifice much and even when you stop serving you suffer from the after effects of that service .... My family and children live in Peace and sleep safely because of you Men and all those that serve ..... There is no reward I could give any of you that would do justice to the Peace your service gives us all.... THANK YOU FROM A GRATEFULL NATION🇬🇧

[@kingleonidas6092]

WHAT IS THE BEAUTY SIR!?

[@dissmr]

Just a reminder that Brits invented the special Ops and SAS,, including knife throwing, sleeping with one eye open and operating at night.

[@steve5662]

sounds like a guy I worked with in the Post office in chelmsford essex uk..

[@paulk3681]

Excellent leadership

[@michaelsalary4883]

A new mind can have great new ideas

[@kuzadupa185]

At about 3/4ths theres a photo of the sgt major and hes wearing what looks like a black ninja outfit.... WJAT IS THAT?@?!?@ HE ROCKS THAT!!!! it looks epic

[@archumwelten7135]

Different perspectives, new ideas.

[@problemslayer3538]

When you would die before you let a colleague down, is when you know your part of a team

[@brucenlong]

Just gotta love an incomplete story that leaves you wondering WTF happened.

[@glengarbera7367]

Hard core dudes

[@Khakzoy]

Cut the clue. Brilliant content.

[@Paul-jf7wp]

And the beauty was....

[@eugengodla7737]

That’s was good 😂👍

[@jimfisher7727]

Chinese parliament of the SAS, everyone's opinion is valued and taken on board regardless of rank

[@GoodmanMIke59]

Incomplete story. No link. Thumbs down

[@denissavgir2881]

One of the factors here is that when you join the regiment, your rank is brought back down to trooper (lowest rank). One of the reasons that everyone gets a voice is because that newbie could have been a sergeant major himself before he joined, with decades of experience. Theres probably limits for which ranks/ages can enter selection, but i used a sgm as an example

[@tfootball8704]

Plot twist he was the binman

[@drjdsjr]

The wisdom of crowds....

[@Mr09nightrod]

Where is this full video

[@johndoolan9732]

old in certain games is something if you think about it

[@user-ib1mc8uz4u]

BILLY B⚔️🇬🇧🔱!!!!!!!!

[@robbas_krk1510]

Hey, where’s the rest of this video?

[@mattfraser3452]

Specialists , not super soldiers , just specialised , any Regimental Soldier can be a specialist 🇦🇺🦘

[@ahir87389]

If you met sarg major of the sas that would be insane

[@johnjohnson-pf6ln]

They do that in all the spec ops.

[@marcmcateer2367]

What a contrast to the regular army lol