US Marine reacts to SAS Survival Secrets: Close Quarters Battle 

RIP John Mac, the first man on the balcony at the Iranian Embassy

The SAS is the great pioneer of spec ops. Love to 🇬🇧 from 🇺🇸.

He hits the Hinge side in case the door has extra locks, chains and bolts on the handle side, very rarely do people reinforce the hinge side.

It costs well over a million pound to train each SAS trooper. The SAS use more live rounds in a day than regular soliders use in a year.

Mac was a man of many great achievements but that moustache has to be one of his greatest

Speed. Aggression. Surprise. I saw what he did there..

A fun fact: the British SAS was the first to use and invented the killing House and they trained the FBI and US special forces after the fact. Also even though this footage is old I guess that the equipment and tactics they used he're (to a certain extent) were outdated even at that point. With all special forces around the world you will never see their latest equipment.

I get the feeling that this guy seriously like us brits 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 this series is 2005 to 2006 ish era

Worked with an ex SAS guy for a few years, he never mentioned anything about his army days. Sounds weird but the only thing that made him different was his walk - it’s hard to describe, he walked fast but without appearing to and there was something about his technique that you knew, if he wanted to, he could walk all day, every day at that speed. Sounds stupid - I know!

I am a theatre Porter, at a hospital, one morning around 1996 , I took a patient to theatre see one of the top ear nose and throat surgeons, so on the way over this patient with a big moustache said, your going too have fun with me today boys, after he had surgery he was at one of recovery doing round house kicks and some killer moves , he was still under the influence of the Anastasia, 2 security guys sat their guarding him, in case he got out off hand. No one knew who he was , it wasn’t until years later, their happen to be a programme on Tv, called are you tough enough for the S.A.S a programme you know, and who’s stood there with a big moustache Mack, the very same guy, those two security guys would crap themselves if they had only none who he was, he could have killed us all he wanted too 😂 I wish I had none who he was at the time, just to shake his hand , what he has done, and seen, amazing. Sorry it’s a long one 🇬🇧👍

Much love from the East Side of the Atlantic to the West.

@Combat Arms Channel - you should do a mini bio of Paddy Mayne, one of the founders of the SAS. Was an amateur boxer (got to the final of the British universities heavyweight tournament), and international rugby player for Ireland, and represented the British Lions in South Africa, joined up at start of WW2, became a commando, famously would punch out senior officers he didn't like (he was big drinker, would get drunk then shoot places up LoL), joined the SAS, was single handedly responsible for destroying over 100 German aircraft on the ground, behind enemy lines in the desert, when he ran out of explosives he would climb in the cockpit and rip out the instrument panels with his bare hands, when David Stirling was captured he took command of SAS and took them through Europe and Germany, was awarded the DSO 4 times (should have had the VC), was awarded the Croix de Guerre and Legion D'Honeur by the French, was just about the most decorated British soldier in WW2, afterwards became secretary or chairman of law society of Ireland (it's what he studied at university), and died when he crashed his Riley Roadster into the back of a coal truck - at just 40 years old. Incredible man, achieved more in 40 years than most people would achieve in 40 lifetimes.

I'm a Coldstream guard veteran (queens guard) and one thing I have always admired about the British army, Navy and RAF and the American equivalent is that we have always complemented each others ways and morals. We adopt alot of the same tactics and procedures and that works so well when you have to be as one. Love the videos brother, your a great guy who is very well educated and presuming decorated soldier who must of been an asset to any deployment. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🤜🤛🇬🇧🇺🇸

Typically in CQB and hostage situations, they don't normally use burst fire, as shown in the video, as the spread could hit a hostage. They normally double tap. In fact, its said they'll double tap the open mouth of a stunned terrorist to make sure they hit the brain stem to ensure the terrorist doesn't squeeze the trigger in a death grip.

I saw an interview with the person in charge of Heathrow airport at the time of the Iranian embassy siege and he said when COBRA calls and asks you to do something you don’t question it you just do it. CORBRA stands for Cabinet Office Briefings Rooms

John Mac was the actual soldier who blew the window of the Iranian Embassy that the world seas then he want in and done his job, his son actually died in Afghanistan as a Sergeant in the army, allegedly months away from trying selection

The SAS and the commandos, the grandparents of modern species forces.

My brother-in-law Glen H was in the SAS he passed away some years ago so I can tell you this. Glen was in Northern Ireland undercover when he was recognised by someone in his old regiment who was in Ireland, that man was shipped out the very next day.

The freakin shooting from the hip is epic lol. Just pure violence. Fun to see how much the tactics and approach has changed in close to 15-20 years. I used to watch these almost as if they're training videos haha. Love to see more of them

The SAS are OG and wrote the book on Special Forces not just CQB ! They do it all!

This show made me appreciate and want to get an MP5.

The trooper talking about the frame charge on the wall, is the trooper in the Iranian seige using it on the 1st floor window. Most of the procedures was invented by the sas and the rest copy.

I believe the Double Tap technique was created by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in WW2, for agents who were compromised and using their small pistol as a last resort.

Talking about the ambient noise and the aircraft flying lower over the Iranian embassy. Both the gas board and the electricity board were instructed to conduct 'essential work' in the street too. They had the jack hammers going to add to the noise. One of the terrerists actually mentioned he wouldn't like to live in London because of all the noise !! Well, the hooligans from Hereford saw to that 😀

Great video, the special air service is the best of the best and every other SF is founded around them Edit: nice royal marine berets and USMC dress uniform hat

Watched the entire series when it was originally broadcast on t.v. in the u.k. and was total enthralled by it. Never missed it an episode. It was hosted by Eddie Stone (he's the guy addressing the camera) retired Sergeant 22 SAS. He was at the Iranian Embasy Seige in London. The real deal.

The Scottish guy with the moustache taking about frame charges is (was) John Macaleese, the guy who, famously, blew the front of the Iranian Embassy with...a frame charge 5th may 1980.

Liveth for Evermore did a breakdown of a joint SAS, Delta Force, Navy seal, Ranger unit called Task Force Black. I know you enjoy Liveth for Evermore content, you should react to that too.

RIP JOHN MAC aka CAPTAIN PRICE 🙏🏻👨🏻 ‘bravo - six - going dark 🔥

Worked for an RAF exchange officer who was former SAS. I was shocked hear, that during live fire shoot house training, they use live volunteers as "hostages". This video shows that in a few quick clips.

It's a great series, there is an episode where they sit down and discuss the toll it takes on family serving in the sas and what it's like when they hit civvy street... which is worth a watch

Dude, you are so humble and appreciative of other forces around the world. It's really nice to see that you're not the typical OOrah Marine that we typically witness. Having said that the S.A.S don't have many critics ..... that live to tell the tale anyway!

You should react to the South African Special Task Force, the tier-one police special mission unit of South Africa. Three documentary episodes where a film team follows them, with insane scenarios, you actually see live hostage rescues in it. It is absolutely crazy, and the operators are so very professional and calm under pressure, it is insane.

Iv worked with the sas, best soldiers. They was like super men

Owners of Special forces! Love from the us

'Raising the ambient noise' etc - kids learn quickly that when you're trying to sneak around your house to surprise someone, you use covering noises like a car going past outside, to make swift advances, and then become still again, and maybe wait for a loud scene on the TV.

Suprise, speed, and overwhelming aggression is how all fights are won

This was a favorite show I used to watch WAY back. I knew a British paratrooper who introduced me to this show.

RIP Mac, and your legendary tache!

The sheer Scottishness is overwhelming!

Well, 2 months later its still up. I love your respect and reactions to our SF guys. I'm glad we work alongside your SF teams too. Semper Fi. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸 Together we're strong. 👍

RIP John macaleese, may you and your son be reunited in valhala 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I lived next to there base in Hereford u.k..many S.A.S train on the black mountains, and parachute. The local farmers find bodies at times on the hills and mountains, and the military cover it up..but many have been found.

I think they take the hinges out so they can push the door over instead of just opening it and creating a blind spot behind it. You also don't have to worry about a guy standing right near the door, cus it's gonna be landing on him

John McAleese. SAS legend.

This series was 1st shown on TV in the years 2003-04 according to the internet. I would have guessed that as I watched it at the time. Thank you for taking the time, and having the respect, for our elite forces. Your enthusiasm is plain to see and infectious! I'm off to watch the series, again.

Filmed at the ex welsh guards barracks by Stirling Services. I’ve played a few airsoft events around 2003-2005 there including being ‘trained’ by some of the guys in the video. Very lucky.

I am a SAS fan and find this video interesting i like your other videos keep it up man

Am absolutely loving your channel, am going back months and months watching everything you have previously put out. Much respect, and many thanks for you appreciating our Special Forces. Again, huge respect and thanks. ✌🙏

Finest fighting force in the world. The benchmark for everyone else. As far as my research goes the only unit that uses live ammunition in training scenarios.

Maybe a interview with a ex sas member would be interesting, they maybe be able to tell u more about the sas, hello from britian

Loony toon hammer. He couldnt help but have a little grin after that hit!

Watched this with my ex-para uncle back when I was younger. God I miss him but these episodes are pure nostalgia for me. Awesome as always

Respect ✌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌🇺🇲👊

SAS survival skills. Boil whelks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@17:49 I'm pretty sure that fast roping vid on the right is the special boat service liberating and evacuating the Kuwait Embassy in 91 :)

I recommend the movie who dares wins. Starring Lewis Collins. He was a reserve para/ actor. He passed selection in the SAS. But didn't get badged as his celebrity status would have comprised him on missions. But he was a badass. The movie is based on the Iranian embassy siege

Top video. Need to react to operation jubilee between SAS and Navy Seals whenever you get the chance.

Best SAS story I read was of van thieves try to steal said van.. little did they know that the van was actually full of SAS on a training exercise, they opened the doors to be faced with MP5's 😂

The sas just want to get home in time for tea😂

RiP Macca, probably getting pissed with his boy.

I remember watching this episode on tv around 2003 so its not too old. Great channel by the way.

Haha it's cool to see you geeking out😆 Great vid dude! Always great to get your knowledge too

RIP Mac

Love seeing you get so excited and geeking out over everything .. lol !

I love the look on your face when the video starts, BIGGGG grin with the thought of some action about to start hehe !! .. S.A.S and a extra S....Speed, Aggression, Surprise and Scottish lol !!

RIP John MacAleese the most iconic trooper in history, him jumping the balcony then placing the frame charge on the window of the Iranian embassy will forever epitomise the legend that is the SAS Trooper!

RIP Mac! 🙏🏽

Great vids great guy... G.B. the U.S.A.

i know its an old film but "Who Dares Wins" is always enjoyable and the star Lewis Collins actually went through selection for the SAS.

Not sure if this is true or where I heard it but maybe you can clarify, I heard originally the SAS opted for the double tap technique because they favour lower calibre rounds to reduce the chance of a through and through shot, potentially hitting a hostage behind the target. So this means less damage to the target so going for a double tap ensures the target goes down.

Around 23:20 I love the reference to the double tap. Martial arts is my thing, and we have all important double tap, but for us it means something very, very different. For us, double tap means we're saying to our opponent, OK, stop fighting me now, I'm done. Actually, when I word it like that, perhaps there is some similarity after all.

Received my patch 🇬🇧, good video as usual.

I love the Story of when Princess Diana visited the SAS and insisted on being a hostage in a live firing drill in the kill house! They threw a flashbang through the door, and a stray spark caught her hair and set it on fire!! 🤣

Great reaction. I've never been in the military but it makes sense to me taking a door off it's hinges completely rather than just breaking the catch gives greater visibility to both sides of a room.

I was in an episode of Future Weapons, on Discovery channel, we used a Gatecrasher breaching charge to blow a hole through a wall. Very impressive.

Many recognise John McAleese as the inspiration for captain Price in the call of duty franchise. A real badass soldier.

My late father trained alongside the sas as do a select few of your own special forces outfits, US troops used to get called Craphats, and were known for following orders and plans to the letter but also for calling for extraction if the plans fell apart, that was why the cross forces training began, this was a long time ago and presumably things have improved, but if you train troops by shouting constantly, you get blind obedience and a fear of acting without orders, btw I met John Mac once, it was unfortunately at the old man's funeral

John mac and Eddie stone absolute legends both Scottish too 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 love the videos mate👍

In one of my engineering classes we looked at that military jaws of life (whatever it was called) mechanism and it was crazy. It theoretically amplified the input force by near infinity but the tolerances of the machining didn’t allow it to reach that obviously. Still you could power that thing with a tiny linear actuator and it would cut through steel car doors like butter. So cool.

Us brits are so smart and well trained we make up for lack of numbers in how well trained and professional we are

I did a demolitions course learning how to breach compounds etc and the day I got back to barracks I got transferred to D coy as a machine gunner and spent the rest of my career in overwatch 😅 bloody brass

If you liked this react to the SAS sabre squadron, its made by the same series, but its way cooler. Its shows a mission behind enemy lines. Its the best of all the episodes. Get it done mo fo, your reactions are great, you show a great respect for our British forces.

actually pretty smart to hit the top hinge

I was hooked on this series when it first aired. It is definitely worth checking more of it out

Try reacting to the embassy scene in the 80s movie " who dares wins" with Lewis Collins. Apparently actual sas members were used in the filming. Who dares wins sas raid.

Oh, I think I saw this show when it first aired! I remember that scenario! Anyway, I've just stumbled across your channel today, and I'm impressed with your professional attitude, your knowledge, and your respect for our armed services. (I'm British)

Good to have a lot more of your personal input on the video. Enjoyed it

SAS and CAC, a match made in heaven...

Made me laugh when you said it's not going to end well for them

More, more, more SAS Please!!!

John Mac was he main man🙏

This was a great series 👍🏻

Looking forward to this, liked it before even watching it.

17:10 "Quick demonstration please john" John: "ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS, WE SAID NO NAMES!"

In Briton we new about the SAS long before the Iranian embassy, they were formed in the desert during WW2.

Great video again. I got to get me one of those looney tunes hammers :)

When l was in the special constabulary we were asked to volunteer for a event on weekend , it turned out we were to be hostages at a RAF base , we were put into different rooms and told to wait . Then the window went in and four men dived through hole , picked us up and into a corridor , thrown down the stairs to a man on each landing and carried out and thrown to the floor . Two broken ankles ( not me ) , everyone was in shock . Then we saw about 20 men climb aboard a blacked out coach and drove off , we were then told it was the SAS , all the regular police thought it very funny .

I used to use something similar doing rope access. It’s called a STOP.. made by petzl. Look for one very simple bit of kit. 2 cams and a lever. The harder you squeeze, the faster you go down!

Love watching your vids. Great content 👌