Plus the seals were based on SBS. The U.K was over two decades further, special forces wise. Alot of the first ones knew they probably wouldn't come back from the mission. But they knew their duty to their country and many other countries around the world. Nazis would never have just stopped they wanted the world.
During the gulf war, america was asked how long can your special forces stay behind enemy lines, the answer was about a week or two, The head of the sas said as long as the war lasts.
SAS ALL DAY LONG - You only have to watch Joe Rogan's Podcast, where Delta Force and Navy Seals talk about working in joint operations with the SAS - Different LEVEL. In awe of them (without trying to be completely in awe).
To become a member of the SAS or SBS you have to be a serving member of the British Armed forces. Lots of members of the Paras and Marines who are already legendary British regiments pass the selection. So already you have very skilled soldiers applying, where you can be a Navy SEAL without this prior experience.
The process for joining Reserve special forces has become much more structured and rigorous compared to previous methods. Now, individuals are no longer allowed direct entry as civilians into special forces. Instead, they must first serve in a conventional military capacity. This pathway begins with being assigned to a local unit, where they undergo standard training to become qualified soldiers. This foundational stage ensures that recruits acquire essential military skills and discipline before moving forward. Once they have qualified as trained soldiers, they are required to serve within the unit for a period to gain practical experience in real-world military operations. This phase is crucial because it allows them to apply their training in diverse scenarios, develop leadership qualities, and understand military protocols. Such experience helps filter out those who may not be suited for the intense demands of special operations work. Only after proving themselves through this initial service can they apply for the regular briefing course required for special forces training. This multi-step process is designed to ensure that only individuals with the necessary experience, physical and mental resilience, and tactical knowledge are considered for special forces training. It not only enhances the professionalism of the forces but also raises the standard of candidates entering the elite units. This structured approach ensures that those who reach the special forces selection phase are already competent soldiers, significantly improving the overall quality of special operations personnel.
I remember time i signed up to the UK Royal Marines, had to sign a page that was clear as day, you may die or have to kill in this job. it really makes you think just reading that
Just because they are ignorant and watch too many movies and of course overall the number one forces in the world is America. However on a smaller level they are not as well trained as the British. It's just facts
The SAS are second to none . If any soldier came close to them it would be another british regiment . And there the Royal Gurkha rifles who are feared by all . Ive heard it said that Great Britain for its size its the most powerful country in the world .
Delta force was created from the SAS & navy seal team 6 from the SBS (Special boat service). SBS often use USA subs specially fitted to get behind enemy lines. Check out, the iranian emeby seige, also operation barras, & operation buck thorn, nobi one nyrobi. Theres loads.
SEAL Team 6 are top level operators, all other SEAL Teams are a level below them. The British equivalent is the navys' Special Boat Service, who do the same training course as the SAS, and then do further waterborne training similar to the SEALs, the SBS and SEAL Team 6 very often work together. The SAS was formed from the army, in the 1970s a US Army officer, Colonel Charles Beckwith spent some time on exchange with the SAS, when he went home he proposed a US equivalent, which became Delta Force, again, Delta and SAS work closely together.
@@lohheidpipingschool1 If you bother to go back and read it again, you may notice a comma after the word army, that means the 1970s refers to when Charley Beckwith was seconded to them, not when they were formed. You're also incorrect about the LRDG, they're two separate units that existed side by side. Stirling originally wanted to deploy by parachute and be extracted by the LRDG, when the first parachute jump went disastrously wrong he decided to ask the LRDG to deliver them as well as collect them, which led some of the SAS to unkindly call them "the desert taxi service". When the SAS got their own transport, Stirling needed experienced desert navigators, so he persuaded some of the LRDG which was comprised mainly of New Zealanders, to transfer to the SAS.
Guys and girls look up Christian Craighead - retired SAS, went in on his own into a siege in Kenya and saved hundreds of people. He was there training the Kenyans on how to do things, but he got frustrated with their lack of understanding of the situation. Having dropped his child off at school after the call, he went in ON HIS OWN. Killed. I'm not sure how many, but I saved hundreds. Nothing like the SAS - Anywhere
Very true dude and In fact alot of the SAS training in confidential. The SAS is the most advanced special forces in the world the best of the best they typically work in teams of 4 and their that good that one team can wipe out full units of soldiers hints why their the best of the best their too tactical for anyone
The SAS doesn't have a hell week the candidates should want to be there and work to the absolute maximum without being shouted at..... The US seals won't accept people with a criminal record whereas the SAS looks past the record ( obviously not murder or sexual assault) if it shows a character more like a wolf than a sheep....... The SAS and SBS selection has been so successful that the US Delta force has adopted it to get the best recruits...... the SAS want tough individuals that are not suited to rigid rules and can adapt to different situations.
You underestimate the UK Britain is very meticulous in the way they fight battles for you to get a better understanding I suggest you take a look at these videos. (when Britain nuked America twice) or ( Royal Marines forced U.S Marines to surrender in exercise after eliminating almost the entire unit)
Whilst the Iranian embassy was the introduction of the sas to the world through television let’s not forget their incredible history and success in African desert during ww2 their iconic pink jeeps and training was tough then too . Many units stole weapons and supplies to keep going mostly operational missions were of their own decisions
You can still pass all requirements for the SAS but if your personality doesn't fit, they will still fail you, the SAS operator known as " Obi Wan Nairobi " is called Christian Craighead, he lost his job for what he did there.
The Seals were based on the SAS, just like Every Other Special Forces on the planet, most "friendly" countries send their Special Forces to the SAS/SBS(Special Boat Service) to be trained by them, & it is Hard, that is the reason they only take enlisted men, the violence your body is put threw would more than likely kill someone that isn't used to punishing training, I have been on their training course, not just the "fan dance" I did everything bar the Psychological part, & tbh I am truly glad I missed it, they looked like shit coming back from that. Later I worked in the private sector in security for quite a while, my Top 3 for the job were SAS/SBS, Gurkha & the Legion, all 3 do the job beautifully, they stay on point regardless of anything, & they give it their All every time, sometimes I miss it, not the getting shot(4 times) & stabbed,(17 times) it is part of the job & I never lost a principle, but the fun stuff, mind you my beautiful wife SuperNurse & I had a great holiday in a multi million Euro Villa, thanks from a grateful client, I had to work the first night of her holiday, I was working, things went to shit & I got shot in the legs, fortunately, it was just a warning, so it was only Birdshot, we sat eating anti pasti in front of a beautiful fire, & we had this fantastic night, while she picked Birdshot out of my legs, he also paid off our mortgage as a thanks, we had a Nice house, 2 new cars NO mortgage at 26.
Sas are deltas sister unit our sbs naval special forces are the us seal team 6 or devgru sister unit all tier 1 spec ops ,regular us navy seals are tier 2, elite British paratroopers and Royal Marines fail British special forces selection same in the us rangers and seals fail us delta and devgru selection hope that actually makes sense all the best from the uk 🇬🇧
Don't tae any notice of thart US animated rubbish watch real training video on RU-vid.What that garbage didn't tell you is that part of training involves being "chased" for days by other SAS with dogs, no food or water just basic clothes & boots & have to a map point by a certain time. Get through that & you're put in a cage which is beaten with chains, stripped & humiliated in front of female staff then you are questioned & can only give name rank serial number anything else you fail. Bit tougher than Seals, but they took their manual from SAS.
