Not to confuse 23 with 22 SAS.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-over-negligence-that-killed-his-troops.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-over-negligence-that-killed-his-troops.html
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SAS negligence-resignation
- Thread starter Zissou
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I know that 23 SAS is Territorial (Reserve) like the National Guard Special Forces Groups, but how much of a difference is there? I know the Territorials go through different training instead of the normal selection process, is the end result that much different?
Night and Day.
23 SAS conduct their selection and assessment on the installment plan. They do the course over weekends as opposed to the Regiment's course.
You might use the analogy that most anyone could do Hellweek in 45 minute increments over a year. Its the endlessness that destroys the human will and ultimately vettes the product.
This is not a detrimental statement to the 23 SAS troopers, they are excellent soldiers but not to be confused with the Hereford Regiment. Their budget and "guard" status limits training and capabilities.
Sadly they were sent to Astan with shitty equipment and tasked with some hellacious missions. The results were many injuries and deaths from non-hostile reasons.
23 SAS conduct their selection and assessment on the installment plan. They do the course over weekends as opposed to the Regiment's course.
You might use the analogy that most anyone could do Hellweek in 45 minute increments over a year. Its the endlessness that destroys the human will and ultimately vettes the product.
This is not a detrimental statement to the 23 SAS troopers, they are excellent soldiers but not to be confused with the Hereford Regiment. Their budget and "guard" status limits training and capabilities.
Sadly they were sent to Astan with shitty equipment and tasked with some hellacious missions. The results were many injuries and deaths from non-hostile reasons.