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Special forces and special operations forces are military units trained to perform unconventional missions. Special forces, as they would now be recognised, emerged in the early 20th century, with a significant growth in the field during the Second World War.
Depending on the country, special forces may perform some of the following functions: airborne operations, counter-insurgency, "counter-terrorism", covert ops, direct action, hostage rescue, high-value targets/manhunting, intelligence operations, mobility operations, and unconventional warfare. The term “special forces” in the US refers to the US Army's forces while the term “special operation forces” refers to all units. In Russian-speaking countries special forces are typically called spetsnaz, an acronym for "special purpose". Likewise Russian speakers refer to special forces of other nations as spetsnaz, for example US Special Forces would be referred to as Amerikanski spetsnaz in Russian.
Special forces capabilities include the following:
The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. The SAS was founded in 1941 as a regiment, and later reconstituted as a corps in 1950. This special forces unit undertakes a number of roles including covert reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, direct action, hostage rescue and human intelligence gathering.
The corps presently comprises 22 Special Air Service Regiment, the regular component, under the operational command of United Kingdom Special Forces, and 21 (Artists) Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve) and 23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve), which are reserve units under the operational command of 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade.
The Special Air Service traces its origins to 1941 and the Second World War, and was reformed as part of the Territorial Army in 1947, named the 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists Rifles). 22 Special Air Service Regiment, part of the regular army, later gained fame and recognition worldwide after successfully assaulting the Iranian Embassy in London and rescuing hostages during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege, lifting the regiment from obscurity outside the military establishment.
The United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) is a Ministry of Defence directorate that provides a joint special operations task force headquarters. The UKSF is commanded by the Director Special Forces. The directorate commands 22 Special Air Service Regiment, the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, 18 Signal Regiment and the Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing.
The UKSF was formed in 1987 to draw together the Army's Special Air Service and the Naval Service's Special Boat Squadron, which was renamed the Special Boat Service during the formation, into a unified command, based around the former Director SAS, who was given the additional title of Director Special Forces. The directorate has been expanded by the creation of the Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, 18 Signal Regiment and the Special Forces Support Group.
UKSF assets undertake a number of roles, with a degree of interaction and interoperability:
Royal British Special Forces - British SAS Documentary - HD Documentary The Special Air Service (SAS) is an unit of the British Army established in 1941 as a program, and also later on reconstituted as a corps in 1950. This special forces unit takes on a variety of parts including concealed reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, direct activity, and also human knowledge gathering. The corps presently consists of 22 Special Air Service Regiment, the normal component, under the operational command of United Kingdom Special Forces, as well as 21 (Musicians) Unique Air Service Program and also 23 Unique Air Service Regiment, which are reserve units under the operational command of 1st Knowledge, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade. The Unique Air Service traces its origins to 1941 as well a...
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1JM41yF Broadcast on 24/10/2016 Chief Instructor Ant Middleton and former special forces operative Jason Fox chat about the new series of SAS: Who Dares Wins and the challenges of swapping wet Wales for the hot and humid jungle. Like, follow and subscribe to This Morning! Website: http://bit.ly/1MsreVq YouTube: http://bit.ly/1BxNiLl Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FbXnjU Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Bs1eI1 This Morning - every weekday on ITV from 10:30am. Join Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as we meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the hottest celebs and cook up a storm with your favourite chefs! Dr Chris Steele answers all your health questions. Stay stylish with Gok Wan's fabulous fashion, be ...
This is the full unedited episode of the SAS Survival Secrets series, where Eddie Stone and John McAleese (R.I.P) show and talk about what is needed if you want to survive the SAS Selection process. Great Episode! Stay tuned, more good stuff incoming!!!
Ever wanted to join the SAS? How long do you think you could keep swimming around a pool in full SAS uniform? The endurance addicts are put their their paces when they are told to swim 20 laps without stopping after 4 days of gruelling physical challenges in this video from BBC action show 'SAS: Are You Tough Enough?' - narrated by Dermot O'Leary.
Rare Images of the SAS and SBS The operational capabilities of both units are broadly similar, however, the SBS being the principal Royal Navy contribution to UKSF have the additional training and equipment to lead in the maritime, amphibious and riverine environments. Both units come under the operational command of HQ Directorate of Special Forces (DSF) and undergo an identical selection process, enjoy significant interoperability in training and on operations. In times of armed conflict and war the Special Boat Service (SBS) and 22 Special Air Service Regiment (22 SAS) are required to operate in small parties in enemy controlled territory. Operations of this nature require men of courage and high morale who are self-disciplined, intelligent, reliable, determined and physically fit,...
A former member of the elite SAS Sabre Squadron has been talking to Forces News about his transformation into one of the most sought after private security operatives in the world. Phil Campion is a private military contractor who has published a book - Born Fearless - about his journey from an abusive childhood to fighting for the SAS in the toughest warzones in the world. In this specially extended interview, he shares his experiences with presenter Kate Gerbeau. Subscribe to Forces TV HERE http://bit.ly/1OraazC Check out our website: http://forces.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/Forces_TV
Special Air Service (SAS) - The Falklands Conflict When Argentina invaded the Falklands in April, 1982, Britain dispatched a large Naval Task Force to recapture the Falklands. Steaming south with the British fleet were D and G Squadron of the SAS, with supporting signals units. British Special Forces British Armed Forces 22 SAS Regiment The Falklands Campaign Malvinas Argentina UK Special Forces John Mcaleese UK Special Air Service SAS in Iraq SAS in Afghanistan SAS in Desert Storm SAS in Oman SAS in the Suez Channel SAS in World War II 2 WWII SAS OPERATION NIMROD THE IRANIAN EMBASSY SIEGE SAS/SBS SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE Her Majesty`s Armed Service John McAleese Andy McNab Bear Grylls Operation Barras Sierra Leone SAS in Northern Ireland against the IRA.
Add me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006260477065 BBC Panorama explores the SAS in the North of Ireland and their role within the Security Forces. Their role also has come under questions by many people after the scene of ambushes and killings of Paramilitary members that were involved in Operations! This programme was made in 1988.
SAS - Selection and Training. Part 1 of 3. The SAS was a unit of the British Army during World War II formed in 1941. They are the elite unit for which all other units are based. In these videos you'll see a number of techniques which were used to judge a candidates mental strength and physical stamina. These may or may not be accurate. However, they act as an example or representation of the trials and tribulations that the candidates must undergo in order to obtain their winged dagger.
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I never thought things would go this way
What should I say
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What should I say?
I'll find a way to write you back someday
What should I say
Never thought they would pull my name
What should I say?
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The lights don't look so bad from here
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