Its sad when they leave there special force units only find themselves in civilian life and quite often struggle with the situation I think each one should get at least £250,000 as a retirement fund for what they have given to there country
you men are something else balls of steel this country is safe with you guys protecting us the finest soldiers in the finest regiment the world can only imitate the best
After having slagged off walter mitty dreamer types who want to join the SAS there's nothing wrong with it provided you are quite intelligent and super fit and have good endurance and are quite young. If you fail the selection like 90 odd percent do theres no shame in that. AT least you had the balls to go for it if you don't drop out really early on.
I dunno, I'm an armchair type you will have to ask the people themselves. I do know the SAS is a small force but deadfy If you have the vision to see beyond the obvious they are a great thing to have in world politics. Theres always that unspoken threat that the best troops in the world maybe used against you. Its handy for tinpot dictators and other idiots. The SAS themselves would probably hate the idea of that, being any part of politics, but thats how the world is.
@@zenoist2 They are essentially at the call here of the MoD (the defence minister, though there is always a permenant one working in every office of state, though it wouldn't surprise me if its within like the MoJ Ministry of Justice is part of the Home Office), so yes you're quite literally correct, but they dont here by atesting swear allegiance to the Monarch not the country, but when listening to the Monarchs speech which has been drawn up by the Gov't she quite literally says "My gov't" that we as people collectively got elected in the general election so.... lol
Opinions are like assholes!!!! Everybody has one!!! If we’re being honest every tier 1 unit from a first world country is gonna be equally comparable and the deciding factor would fall back to their support and any advantage one or the other may have!! As far as tactics and training SEALs and SAS are equally trained and funded and the selection process for both is equally as rigorous!!! The SEALs and SAS/SBS are literally friends and train together and operate together regularly!!!
+Paul Buttrill I grew up In Hereford as my dad was in the SAS I the 80s! It runs in the family! I been part of the creation of the Swedish SAS called SOG! These are the best guys we been training and educated so far! We where often in Mazare Sharif during joint SOG and SAS operations! In fact the Swedish SOG and the SAS have got the highest % of accomplished missions! I highly respect the SEALS and DELTAS but they operate totally different compared to the SAS and SOG!
I really enjoyed this episode a lot. Especially the interviews where they talk about mariage and leaving the sas. Many wise and deep thoughts there. Nice to see these guys being portrayed not only as the rock hard soldiers (that they are) fighting all the time, but also as normal, compassionate humans that they still are behind all the elite training.
Other units disagree... 4 man team is bullshit... giving the machine gum to point man, likely first to get hit makes little sense.. Do not worship any unit... learn from them to the extent something Makes sense to you. One thing I like about British units is they still keep belt kit as base kit... you can learn a lot from the British services for sure..
That's the sacrifices that any Special Forces Operator must face while married. Unfortunately not many wives are prepared to understand and adapt to the rigours of marriage with a military serviceman, that involves many hardships whether in peace or wartime.
"SAS quad bike squad kills up to 8 jihadis a day, daring raids by UK special forces leave 200 enemy dead in 4 weeks" Tell me that isn't the coolest headline you'll read...SAS quad bike squads..Quality
the military need permission to fire upon the enemy even if some dumb son of a bitch is holding a fire arm, the infantry have to wait for the enemy to fire upon them before we can return fire, the standards of having to ask permission to make the kill shot, has dropped tremendously a soldier should know when to shoot and who could be a threat to them selvs and there company "they fight like lions but are led by donkeys"
RoE are set within a debrief you total muppet, and the order to kill is given before the mission even begins. Do you think the SAS go into a terrorist hostage hold-up situation, meet the guy in the corridor, radio in to ask for permission to shoot and then fire? What a fucking clown you are, bravo Clown boy!!
I don't understand all this Seals vs SAS chest beating. If there was an armed conflict and both USA and UK were involved I'm sure the guys from either unit would be happy to know their counterpart was there. UK assists USA and visa versa.
I am a Navy veteran and the thing is patriotism runs deep. I have known US sailors who hate the British. But when you get down to the nitty gritty we do help each other.
Pretty amazing, i love all this kind of stuff but towards the end when they're talking about leaving the SAS/Army or whatever and starting at the botom of the pile i can't help but think it's stupid that these people aren't set up for life when they leave the SAS and even the forces in general. A footballer gets paid millions for kicking a ball around while these true heroes go through immense training and go through unbelievable stuff only to leave it all and have to take a shitty job to make ends meet. Sure, some of them write books, make games and get on TV shows but it's a far cry from what they deserve. I'd like to think if i were royalty, stupidly rich or whatever and i got taken hostage for example, i would make sure the people involved in my rescue lived comfortably for the rest of their lives.
My dad was in the SAS, now owns a security company and has a house worth in excess of £950,000 with no mortgage and has £250,000 worth of cars (Porsche 911 Turbo S and an Audi RS6).
Ever heard about the US Marines Battalion that got surrounded in Afghanistan by elite enemy forces. SAS went in to get them out, and succeeded, a 4 man squad rescued a battalion of Marines, the SEALs said they could not do it.
Ever heard about the Uk SAS that got surrounded in Afghanistan by elite enemy forces. UK Army Supply went in to get them out, and succeeded, a 4 man squad rescued a battalion of SAS the COD players said they could not do it.
So much respect to those SAS heroes - I wish the government treated them better and gave them the post-SAS honours and care they so deserve. Also they just don't make documentaries like this anymore sadly - absolutely fantastic! So interesting and well-made. Love Eddie Stone, such a legend! So sad to hear about John McAleese RIP.
Not just that, less than a century ago it ruled almost 1/3rd of the planet. That fact alone makes me respect the hell out of the British people,outstanding blokes,outstanding fighters. The regiment shown in this video is itself one on which all other excellent SF units have been based on and has always been the most innovative SF unit till date. With love and respect from India.
The training doesn't end when one is selected. Soldiers of the SAS, and any special forces Unit, train constantly. They are always pushing the boundaries, extending their capabilities. These guys often develop mental illness because of the nature of the training. They deserve more help when they leave the service
Go read "Inside Delta Force" by Eric Haney. Delta Force was modeled almost exclusively after the SAS. Even their selection phases mimic the SAS's, all the way down to the relaxed manner of the instructors during the selection phase. Richard Marcinko (creator of SEAL Team 6) even had his SEALs train with the SAS regularly. Bottom line: Without the SAS we wouldn't have a lot of the special forces units we have today.
So proud we have soldiers out there that are elite's with specialist skills protecting the country and they protect us and respond to terror attacks and other situations abroad. Makes me proud I respect any one who have served and risked their lives for their country.
I am from Mexico and I have a lot of respect for any soldier who fights for his country, But I have a special place in my Heart for the S.A.S they are such a special type of Unit. I only wish my country could have men like the ones in the lines of this regiment, I´m damn sure my country could be a better place. Respect to the S.A.S
I remember I had to get up early to my new job, but the telly was showing 3 episodes of this. I got 1 hour of sleep at the most before I needed to go. Great series.
my family member was in WWII 'sas' - he literally disappeared and noone had any idea that he was active in that core. it wasn't until he was in his late 40's, some 20 odd yrs later it was known - the only people who did know was the wife, brave men.
What makes them better than other special forces soldiers who are very good themselves like US Navy Seals is simply self motivation. It is hard enough when someone screams at you all the time and helps you keep going but finding the motive and the inner strength yourself is really hard!!
When Eddie Stone says being SAS, does not give you a god given right to a descent job; I disagree. When you are highly trained or skilled or qualified, I think you do have a god given right to have a descent job and career and be given the respect you deserve. If society is going to insist that highly skilled, trained and qualified people exist, then society should respect you after you leave these roles, as well as during them. Otherwise, what is the point of all the specialised training and skill development.
First of all it's spelt decent not descent lol. And no you don't have a God given right to any job just because you were in a special forces unit lol. You have to be qualified.
Interesting to see how many of these SAS men are Scots. I imagine their backgrounds and childhoods made them pretty tough to begin with. Glad that they're willing to give their service on our behalf.
@jamesgilmour128 As a Scot, that is just Shite. Think about it mate. England makes up 70% of the UK population. The SAS though did have a hefty proportion of Scots in the Regiment. It was formed by Scottish Colonel David Stirling DSO.
Rip grandad i love you 22nd regiment you’re truly my hero you taught me everything i know god bless you. i know lagos was hell on earth but you loved laughed and loved and did your full service im so proud of you ❤❤❤
Yes I agree that SAS and other Forces often have it rough after returning to Civvy Street. It's a poor use of highly trained and motivated people, to have them back at the bottom; perhaps unemployed. IF I were an employer, I would be proud to have the sorts of skills they have. And I don't even mean in Security work. They would be self reliant and able to work alone. They would be able to think quickly and react to changing situations using their own judgment. Many would have First Aid skills already. And having spent several years in the Service, Their loyalty, commitment, and motivation and leadership would also be good for any firm and colleagues in team setting. Again, I would be proud to have them in my Firm or Project. Sad to hear about Mac. All the best to them all. Jack.
And here is the kicker, if you get a mag designed for pistols it can be 10 rounds. So ar15s have this thing called the lar pistol magazine, but because it says pistol magazine on it you can double the round count legally. Same with the vz58, there is a pistol mag for the 7.62x39. It's so funny it hurts. And biggest kicker, no limit on belt feds. So you can modify the ar15 to take belts, and run unlimited rounds. Makes so much sense right?
the interview part at 50:19 onward is imo impressive and touching at the same time. it shows the human side of the elite soldiers, what they think of family, what their worries are, the problems they face after service and that theyre in fact not a bunch of thugs. its very important to show that side too, not only the glorification of invincible special forces drones. on the other hand, why are so many sas troopers on tv scottish? i have a hard time understanding them. ;)
03:17 3 years in army before joining SAS?! I would loose any desire to join them after first corporal's yells.Unless I would write in application :"No shouts no swears no yells"
100% OK with you ! I was in French Paratroops (9 and 1st RCP) and I saw the same thing. British units are much more rustic than the U.S. units. Royal Marines are very good, real badass! But the design of combat is different, for U.S soldiers the fight is mechanized, not for UK or French troops. UK or US fighters are good in their job and I was proud to fight alongside this brothers in arms!
Mad respect to the SAS from a Yank, not here to argue who is best! You can bet these guys operate with the US special operations forces, and you can bet they respect one another.
Pat McCrotch I happen to know first hand. Its ok, im not here to piss in the wind. Im just saying what is well known about both the units i mentioned. My sources are non UK ex SF. They ALL say the same.
First BBC mistake, they don't only come from the army, I personally know of at least half a dozen RAF regiment who joined the SAS, one worked as an instructor.
***** I spent twenty years in the air force, it is not part of the army, get your facts right you moron. Origins While the British were not the first to make use of heavier-than-air military aircraft, the RAF is the world's oldest independent air force: that is, the first air force to become independent of army or navy control.[3 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force when you decide to insult people, best if what you say is true, not a load of bo--ocks. The army has their own flying branch, the army air corp, as do the navy. Take a day off from being a dick wad.
Whoami691 If you are asking me how I knew them, then I cannot tell, obviously those of us who have met and worked with any of these men DO actually know them, think about it, that is all I can say.
My dad was a grenadier guard and did several exercises with the SAS. I always wondered if he was in. It was before I was born. He never told us much about his military career but he seemed to know a whole lot about them. He was out in Ireland. He said that a lot of his time was spent in pubs just drinking and listening. He’s been dead a good while now. We tried to get his records but they are sealed. We couldn’t afford his funeral so we had help with that too. I wish I knew more and I wish I had pictures.
Also unfortunately the US special forces don't specialize in intelligence gathering. Since they tend to be doing strike missions more then anything else. It would be fairly simple to train the special forces by the CIA/NSA in order to increase the abilities of the Special Forces to be something more then just a surgical strike team. I still LOVE my boys in the military and I can't emphasize enough how much training and effort they put into completing the training. It just shows the different styles of training and what the military WANTS for special forces and what roles they have to play in the whole scope of things.
I didn't mean to set up a nationalistic debate - all our services have allegiance to the queen. I'm English and would be sad to not to have our Scottish brethren in the regiment. It just wouldn't be anywhere near the same.
Aye. Some never adjust either. My dad left the army twenty years ago, and he's still got it in him. He's extremely restless, can't ever not be doing anything, gets angry if people don't take things seriously. I can understand why going from discipline and constant action into normal life would be VERY hard. Part of why I never followed in his footsteps. Almost wish I did, in retrospect.
It was SAS who agreed to teach the Americans for the yanks to get their own elite unit. Called many names, in the 90s they were called Delta Force, now Special Team 6. Change your name all you like, the SAS is still the standard. Many American marines and special forces have tried to get into the SAS.
Why are people arguing about who's countries special forces are best? There is not a huge difference considering the intelligence and knowledge we have these days so everyone knows how to make the best soldier possible so why chat shit on a TH-cam video thinking it actually has an effect on anything
You find the big muscle men are the first to quit in the special forces its all about your mindset stamina and thinking for yourself not how big and strong you are that's an SAS regiment fact
Eddie Stone....Yup, met the guy when he came to visit the barracks I was serving at in the TA. Did a RTI talk and exploded a few TF's behind us all which shat us all up. Sound bloke. Did 2 weekend survival courses with 23 SAS(V) back in 98 and 99...again, top bloody blokes. I say survival, but it was more like a recruitment weekend on both occasions...No....I didn't go for selection....far too tough and admire them 100%
Don't see how any other special forces can compare themselves to the British SAS and claim they are better when the British SAS were the first special forces unit in the world. All other countries special forces are based from ours. We are the best at what we do. And that's without question.
Who cares about the celeb with nothing interesting to say. The media is dominated by stereotypes with contrived and blinkered ideas about the world. Get a life.
Why don't you join the forces and get rid of your beer belly and keyboard warrior repetitive strain. Go and tell ISIS how tough you are, sportswear man, I'm sure they will be impressed
Right! Every SAS soldier ROTATES through CT training. Delta guys don't rotate, they are always doing CT training therefore Delta members get more training and are better at it.
I read the average height and weight of a Navy SEAL. They are not much larger than average, of course in great shape. I think this is interesting because you'd think that HUGE men might have an advantage. However, there is a trade-off with size. Your strength to weight ratio decreases ordinarily and often agility as well. So, you have to be strong enough, but if you get too large then you will be less effective in scaling things, walking long distances, etc.
Your good men, staying alive. I worked as a nurse and have seen much death to, but not the deep pronloged fear that you go through. A Navy seal has studied Zen and I imagine it can help them find piece during and after battle.
Makes sense The newer US M 16 configuration, including out C7 is a reliable old rifle. MP5 is a clever gun and should not over penetrate. Thanks for the response. .
The British guard regiments are all top class fighting soldiers. To be in a guard regiment means you have to be a lot better than a normal regiment. Throw in the commandos and the parachute regiment and the royal marines and theyre all good. Most of the people who try for sas selection are from the parachute regiment.
An old man of 80 was set on by a bunch of youths - the old man beat the crap out of them - the old man was ex SAS, in court who had the worst outcomes - the Old man - this happened about 25 years ago - these men in the SAS are Heroes!
I do think the SAS lost an edge when individuals made themselves public, but I also believe they should have ongoing support and direction when they leave. They might get too old to do the job, but have a tremendous amount of experience and skill that ought to be utilised somewhere.
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Mac died within the last year or so... RIP... proper good man, good Scottsman, good Brit.... great SAS....
+Lardinho Redbeard 'Mac died within the last year or so' dude he died like nearly 5 years ago
He had an heart attack while in Greece I think he was going through a bad time as his son was killed in Afghanistan.
awe so sad :(
Worse, his son died fighting in Afghanistan poor guy.
Lardinho Redbeard top class
Its sad when they leave there special force units only find themselves in civilian life and quite often struggle with the situation I think each one should get at least £250,000 as a retirement fund for what they have given to there country
+simon40607 What a poorly thought out thing to say
The Cheeseman why? He's right. These people are payed way less for doing more. Take footballers for example, they dont deserve that much do they
football isnt publicly funded
My dad was in the SAS, set up a security company when he left and now has a £950,000 house with no mortgage and £250,000 worth of cars.
Rast 😂😂😂😂😂
My dad was in the SAS, Scandinavian Air Sevice, he was an air steward, fact.
It’s called special air service
@Harambe bellend
@@fellawithastella6135 r/woosh sir. you’re the bellend
@@cammc_0 nah you are
@@fellawithastella6135 I love how we are here after this comment was 7 years ago 😂
God bless John. He passed away in 2011. These men are true warriors
Captain Price is based on John Mack, so he's in the video.
you men are something else balls of steel this country is safe with you guys protecting us the finest soldiers in the finest regiment the world can only imitate the best
The correct term for sf is operatives not soldiers
US special forces have “Balls Of Seal”
@@christopherforrester1691 read a few book have you. Operators is the word you’re looking for.
After having slagged off walter mitty dreamer types who want to join the SAS there's nothing wrong with it provided you are quite intelligent and super fit and have good endurance and are quite young.
If you fail the selection like 90 odd percent do theres no shame in that.
AT least you had the balls to go for it if you don't drop out really early on.
Brian McClean That's what makes people want to do it.
You really are eltie if you can get in.
I dunno, I'm an armchair type you will have to ask the people themselves.
I do know the SAS is a small force but deadfy
If you have the vision to see beyond the obvious they are a great thing to have in world politics.
Theres always that unspoken threat that the best troops in the world maybe used against you.
Its handy for tinpot dictators and other idiots.
The SAS themselves would probably hate the idea of that, being any part of politics, but thats how the world is.
Iil
Brian McClean Not too many really.
@@zenoist2 They are essentially at the call here of the MoD (the defence minister, though there is always a permenant one working in every office of state, though it wouldn't surprise me if its within like the MoJ Ministry of Justice is part of the Home Office), so yes you're quite literally correct, but they dont here by atesting swear allegiance to the Monarch not the country, but when listening to the Monarchs speech which has been drawn up by the Gov't she quite literally says "My gov't" that we as people collectively got elected in the general election so.... lol
you could pass these guys on the street and not know you just went by one of the hardest motherfuckers on the planet
Matt L , unlike SEALS who have tattoos and have ther dicks out waving at you telling you ther SEALS while your on ur way to walmart.
That's accurate. I've met some of the blokes post - Regiment and they look like anyone working in a garage. They're mostly wiry guys about 5'8"
Legendary warriors. The best of the best.
Black Beard Actual I agree but have you heard of the 300 Spartans there super good too
nah the Spartans had others with them
Makes you so proud to be British ! Thank you guys
RIP John McAleese
I heard he was facing charges over child porn
The Tamed Tsar you heard wrong
Nediler Check Google bro
+C Klan what a fucking mutt !
The real Capt. Price
R.l.P john mack,what a guy, true hero!!!
THE SAS are the best special forces in the world
Said a blind jew who doesn't even know how a gunfight actually works
John Cassel are you in the SAS fuckwitt?
babi girl not really very different units Seals are comparable to SBS
Opinions are like assholes!!!! Everybody has one!!! If we’re being honest every tier 1 unit from a first world country is gonna be equally comparable and the deciding factor would fall back to their support and any advantage one or the other may have!! As far as tactics and training SEALs and SAS are equally trained and funded and the selection process for both is equally as rigorous!!! The SEALs and SAS/SBS are literally friends and train together and operate together regularly!!!
coocoo no they aren’t you jealous American
This is the best documentary I've seen on the regiment.
Simply the best. No comparison.
massive respect to those boys. England is the best country in the world
+Paul Buttrill Spetsnaz would rip their assholes to shreds.
+Gint3r "Spetsnaz would rip there assholes to shreds" pfffffft in your dreams mate
England is the best country in the World ......REALLY? DID YOU HAVE A WET DREAM ?
+Paul Buttrill I grew up In Hereford as my dad was in the SAS I the 80s! It runs in the family! I been part of the creation of the Swedish SAS called SOG! These are the best guys we been training and educated so far! We where often in Mazare Sharif during joint SOG and SAS operations! In fact the Swedish SOG and the SAS have got the highest % of accomplished missions! I highly respect the SEALS and DELTAS but they operate totally different compared to the SAS and SOG!
God Bless them. Thank you for your service SAS
I really enjoyed this episode a lot. Especially the interviews where they talk about mariage and leaving the sas. Many wise and deep thoughts there. Nice to see these guys being portrayed not only as the rock hard soldiers (that they are) fighting all the time, but also as normal, compassionate humans that they still are behind all the elite training.
Other units disagree... 4 man team is bullshit... giving the machine gum to point man, likely first to get hit makes little sense..
Do not worship any unit... learn from them to the extent something Makes sense to you.
One thing I like about British units is they still keep belt kit as base kit... you can learn a lot from the British services for sure..
@mysticjedi6730 4 man team works just fine for the UKSF. I'm sure they will take your advice on though 😂
That's the sacrifices that any Special Forces Operator must face while married. Unfortunately not many wives are prepared to understand and adapt to the rigours of marriage with a military serviceman, that involves many hardships whether in peace or wartime.
"SAS quad bike squad kills up to 8 jihadis a day, daring raids by UK special forces leave 200 enemy dead in 4 weeks"
Tell me that isn't the coolest headline you'll read...SAS quad bike squads..Quality
+madzangels you are a moron
Wolfie The Wizard
Yes you are but what am I?
the military need permission to fire upon the enemy even if some dumb son of a bitch is holding a fire arm, the infantry have to wait for the enemy to fire upon them before we can return fire, the standards of having to ask permission to make the kill shot, has dropped tremendously a soldier should know when to shoot and who could be a threat to them selvs and there company "they fight like lions but are led by donkeys"
RoE are set within a debrief you total muppet, and the order to kill is given before the mission even begins. Do you think the SAS go into a terrorist hostage hold-up situation, meet the guy in the corridor, radio in to ask for permission to shoot and then fire? What a fucking clown you are, bravo Clown boy!!
my point is that the regular military should have the ability to fire instantly just as our SAS can
I don't understand all this Seals vs SAS chest beating. If there was an armed conflict and both USA and UK were involved I'm sure the guys from either unit would be happy to know their counterpart was there. UK assists USA and visa versa.
I am a Navy veteran and the thing is patriotism runs deep. I have known US sailors who hate the British. But when you get down to the nitty gritty we do help each other.
They're best mates 😘
RIP John Mac ! Simply the best !
Eddie and Mac really made this show brilliant. I am a huge fan
"This saw can be used to cut through wood, or metal. It can be used for other things too." Hahahaha, big Eddie Stone chopping off heads.
Pretty amazing, i love all this kind of stuff but towards the end when they're talking about leaving the SAS/Army or whatever and starting at the botom of the pile i can't help but think it's stupid that these people aren't set up for life when they leave the SAS and even the forces in general. A footballer gets paid millions for kicking a ball around while these true heroes go through immense training and go through unbelievable stuff only to leave it all and have to take a shitty job to make ends meet. Sure, some of them write books, make games and get on TV shows but it's a far cry from what they deserve. I'd like to think if i were royalty, stupidly rich or whatever and i got taken hostage for example, i would make sure the people involved in my rescue lived comfortably for the rest of their lives.
These days normally they set you up with work with a security company, although if you don't fancy that your on your own.
My dad was in the SAS, now owns a security company and has a house worth in excess of £950,000 with no mortgage and has £250,000 worth of cars (Porsche 911 Turbo S and an Audi RS6).
Drug smuggler?
Peter Bone MP talk shite
A lot of them take security contract work abroad. Pay is like $500/day
Ever heard about the US Marines Battalion that got surrounded in Afghanistan by elite enemy forces. SAS went in to get them out, and succeeded, a 4 man squad rescued a battalion of Marines, the SEALs said they could not do it.
Evidence?
Bullshit. Over 1000 Marines were surrounded?
"Elite enemy forces"
Go back to call of duty lol.
Ever heard about the Uk SAS that got surrounded in Afghanistan by elite enemy forces. UK Army Supply went in to get them out, and succeeded, a 4 man squad rescued a battalion of SAS the COD players said they could not do it.
Jack, you are a moron. Why don't you shut the hell up.
Imagine having Gordon Ramsay be one of your interrogator.
"IT'S FUCKING RAW!!!!"
😕
What's your name, Edward?
My names EDWUUUURD
Great guys. A boss I had was ex-SAS and a nice guy, professional but down to earth.
So much respect to those SAS heroes - I wish the government treated them better and gave them the post-SAS honours and care they so deserve.
Also they just don't make documentaries like this anymore sadly - absolutely fantastic! So interesting and well-made.
Love Eddie Stone, such a legend! So sad to hear about John McAleese RIP.
Does that also apply to the infantry slogging it it out day in day out against the Taliban for example.
@Brendan Walker falkland
Gulf
Basically, what I got from this is, if you're in it for the glory and rewards, you're in the wrong place
They are beyond doubt the finest special forces unit in the word and an inspiration to special forces around the globe.
All you keyboard warriors would can't stand out in the rain for 15 minutes or skip a meal or a tea break
Me: *Laughs in ASIAN
Skip a meal or stand in the rain? I can do that easily. But you leave my fookin tea alone!
Every soldier on Earth stands in the rain and skips meals, and most of us don't have tea breaks.
Someone get the narrator a glass of water
Kl
klumpos shot of jack...
Its tom chandler the narrator he was in the bill tv series he played the chief superintedent in the early 2000's
@@swanseagunner2046 You mean Steven Hartley who portrayed Tom Chandler in The Bill obviously
Not just that, less than a century ago it ruled almost 1/3rd of the planet. That fact alone makes me respect the hell out of the British people,outstanding blokes,outstanding fighters. The regiment shown in this video is itself one on which all other excellent SF units have been based on and has always been the most innovative SF unit till date.
With love and respect from India.
Until they came to Murica and got their sassy arse kicked
Your country was badly treated too.
@@Spooky_515no America hate but if you look at history the uk weren’t fully committed to that battle
These guys are so down to earth, they almost seem blasé. But that confidence comes from knowing what they can do when required.
i scrolled through 43 pages of comments to find this. One intelligent person. Thankyou.
My God. That was without a doubt one of the funniest comments i have read on this site, good chap.
The training doesn't end when one is selected. Soldiers of the SAS, and any special forces Unit, train constantly. They are always pushing the boundaries, extending their capabilities. These guys often develop mental illness because of the nature of the training. They deserve more help when they leave the service
Go read "Inside Delta Force" by Eric Haney. Delta Force was modeled almost exclusively after the SAS. Even their selection phases mimic the SAS's, all the way down to the relaxed manner of the instructors during the selection phase.
Richard Marcinko (creator of SEAL Team 6) even had his SEALs train with the SAS regularly.
Bottom line: Without the SAS we wouldn't have a lot of the special forces units we have today.
Really insightful especially after 51 minutes where they tell it as it is .
SAS the godfather of special forces. They laid the groundwork’s for every special forces around the world
Don't forget the Royal Navy's special forces unit the Special Boat Service (SBS).
So proud we have soldiers out there that are elite's with specialist skills protecting the country and they protect us and respond to terror attacks and other situations abroad. Makes me proud I respect any one who have served and risked their lives for their country.
I am from Mexico and I have a lot of respect for any soldier who fights for his country, But I have a special place in my Heart for the S.A.S they are such a special type of Unit.
I only wish my country could have men like the ones in the lines of this regiment, I´m damn sure my country could be a better place.
Respect to the S.A.S
If you think the 10% of selection that they’re letting you see is bad enough the other 90% that’s done behind close doors is horrific!!!
I like the Scottish guy, hard as iron and straight to the point
There's 3 Scottish guys here
Think they are all Scottish mate. Great nation. Thank god they are part of Britain.
@@YARROWS9🏴❤️🇬🇧
I remember I had to get up early to my new job, but the telly was showing 3 episodes of this. I got 1 hour of sleep at the most before I needed to go. Great series.
The main thing that makes us stand out as the best?
Discipline. Real discipline
8:50 , He's talking about the one and only rusty firmin
I wonder how the SAS manage to do without you saddoes to give them all your expert advice
my family member was in WWII 'sas' - he literally disappeared and noone had any idea that he was active in that core. it wasn't until he was in his late 40's, some 20 odd yrs later it was known - the only people who did know was the wife, brave men.
Yeah, 'cause they are going to show you the secrets of one of the most secret regiments in the world, on t.v.
The SAS are the ultimate regiment, only a handful of men in the whole regiment and they are still a force to be reckoned with
What makes them better than other special forces soldiers who are very good themselves like US Navy Seals is simply self motivation. It is hard enough when someone screams at you all the time and helps you keep going but finding the motive and the inner strength yourself is really hard!!
When Eddie Stone says being SAS, does not give you a god given right to a descent job; I disagree. When you are highly trained or skilled or qualified, I think you do have a god given right to have a descent job and career and be given the respect you deserve. If society is going to insist that highly skilled, trained and qualified people exist, then society should respect you after you leave these roles, as well as during them. Otherwise, what is the point of all the specialised training and skill development.
First of all it's spelt decent not descent lol. And no you don't have a God given right to any job just because you were in a special forces unit lol. You have to be qualified.
Is being Scottish a requirement for joining? lmao
From what I've heard is they adopt that accent as a cover for their identity.
No because English people aren't Scottish...
Why?
There have been more Scots in the SAS since its inception, than from anywhere else in the UK...
70% of intake for sas is Scottish. We love a fight and we're quite good at it.stand your ground.never surrender.
Interesting to see how many of these SAS men are Scots. I imagine their backgrounds and childhoods made them pretty tough to begin with. Glad that they're willing to give their service on our behalf.
70% of British special forces are Scottish 🏴
@jamesgilmour128 As a Scot, that is just Shite. Think about it mate. England makes up 70% of the UK population. The SAS though did have a hefty proportion of Scots in the Regiment. It was formed by Scottish Colonel David Stirling DSO.
Rip grandad i love you 22nd regiment you’re truly my hero you taught me everything i know god bless you. i know lagos was hell on earth but you loved laughed and loved and did your full service im so proud of you ❤❤❤
9:04 i need to learn how to understand the Scottish accent lmao
John McAleese is a legend he lives on in the game call of duty!! as captain price, sad to see him go
John McAleese (R.I.P)---may you be in a better place.
Yes I agree that SAS and other Forces often have it rough after returning to Civvy Street. It's a poor use of highly trained and motivated people, to have them back at the bottom; perhaps unemployed.
IF I were an employer, I would be proud to have the sorts of skills they have. And I don't even mean in Security work.
They would be self reliant and able to work alone. They would be able to think quickly and react to changing situations using their own judgment.
Many would have First Aid skills already. And having spent several years in the Service, Their loyalty, commitment, and motivation and leadership would also be good for any firm and colleagues in team setting.
Again, I would be proud to have them in my Firm or Project. Sad to hear about Mac. All the best to them all. Jack.
And here is the kicker, if you get a mag designed for pistols it can be 10 rounds. So ar15s have this thing called the lar pistol magazine, but because it says pistol magazine on it you can double the round count legally. Same with the vz58, there is a pistol mag for the 7.62x39. It's so funny it hurts. And biggest kicker, no limit on belt feds. So you can modify the ar15 to take belts, and run unlimited rounds. Makes so much sense right?
the interview part at 50:19 onward is imo impressive and touching at the same time. it shows the human side of the elite soldiers, what they think of family, what their worries are, the problems they face after service and that theyre in fact not a bunch of thugs. its very important to show that side too, not only the glorification of invincible special forces drones.
on the other hand, why are so many sas troopers on tv scottish? i have a hard time understanding them. ;)
03:17 3 years in army before joining SAS?! I would loose any desire to join them after first corporal's yells.Unless I would write in application :"No shouts no swears no yells"
I joined the SAS, Green Berets, Delta Force, and Seal team six but decided on serving as a cook. Stephan Segal taught me everything I know.
I'm calling Don Shipley! 😂
100% OK with you ! I was in French Paratroops (9 and 1st RCP) and I saw the same thing.
British units are much more rustic than the U.S. units. Royal Marines are very good, real badass!
But the design of combat is different, for U.S soldiers the fight is mechanized, not for UK or French troops.
UK or US fighters are good in their job and I was proud to fight alongside this brothers in arms!
Mad respect to the SAS from a Yank, not here to argue who is best! You can bet these guys operate with the US special operations forces, and you can bet they respect one another.
Ours are proven in low percentage operations however.
SAS and SBS is pure mental strength.
Sorry, but no other SF train the brain anywhere near as much.
Just saying...
how do you know? Are you part of the unit?
Pat McCrotch
I happen to know first hand.
Its ok, im not here to piss in the wind.
Im just saying what is well known about both the units i mentioned.
My sources are non UK ex SF.
They ALL say the same.
Noted
First BBC mistake, they don't only come from the army, I personally know of at least half a dozen RAF regiment who joined the SAS, one worked as an instructor.
***** I spent twenty years in the air force, it is not part of the army, get your facts right you moron.
Origins
While the British were not the first to make use of heavier-than-air military aircraft, the RAF is the world's oldest independent air force: that is, the first air force to become independent of army or navy control.[3
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force
when you decide to insult people, best if what you say is true, not a load of bo--ocks. The army has their own flying branch, the army air corp, as do the navy. Take a day off from being a dick wad.
MadIslowlygoing How? SAS Identities are secret.
***** No, it is not. For national security reasons their Identities cannot be known until they retire.
***** Ah fair enough My apologies.
Whoami691 If you are asking me how I knew them, then I cannot tell, obviously those of us who have met and worked with any of these men DO actually know them, think about it, that is all I can say.
the original founder, Mr. Sterling was a Scot
Eddie's a solid bloke, met him last year; down to earth, but hard as fucking nails.
My dad was a grenadier guard and did several exercises with the SAS. I always wondered if he was in. It was before I was born. He never told us much about his military career but he seemed to know a whole lot about them. He was out in Ireland. He said that a lot of his time was spent in pubs just drinking and listening. He’s been dead a good while now. We tried to get his records but they are sealed. We couldn’t afford his funeral so we had help with that too. I wish I knew more and I wish I had pictures.
Also unfortunately the US special forces don't specialize in intelligence gathering. Since they tend to be doing strike missions more then anything else. It would be fairly simple to train the special forces by the CIA/NSA in order to increase the abilities of the Special Forces to be something more then just a surgical strike team. I still LOVE my boys in the military and I can't emphasize enough how much training and effort they put into completing the training. It just shows the different styles of training and what the military WANTS for special forces and what roles they have to play in the whole scope of things.
......................u know nothing
Delta force was trained by the SAS, do some research, forget the CIA NSA, they can't compete
One reason the Scott's mustn't go independent. We'd lose most of our SAS soldiers..
RIP Mac
***** The SAS was created by Scottish soldiers and its "To serve king and queen"
I didn't mean to set up a nationalistic debate - all our services have allegiance to the queen. I'm English and would be sad to not to have our Scottish brethren in the regiment. It just wouldn't be anywhere near the same.
***** So you assume Royal Marines & Paras are only English?
***** Have you ever took into consideration the English share of the UK population?
From what I was told the Scots in the UK Forces wouldnt leave their units anyway What would they do to occupy their time --- Passport control ??
John you will be deeply missed. SSG Louis F Jordan, United states Army. Rest in peace.
Aye. Some never adjust either. My dad left the army twenty years ago, and he's still got it in him. He's extremely restless, can't ever not be doing anything, gets angry if people don't take things seriously. I can understand why going from discipline and constant action into normal life would be VERY hard.
Part of why I never followed in his footsteps. Almost wish I did, in retrospect.
I have the utmost respect for the SAS. If i was held hostage, these would be the ones i want to see.
It was SAS who agreed to teach the Americans for the yanks to get their own elite unit. Called many names, in the 90s they were called Delta Force, now Special Team 6. Change your name all you like, the SAS is still the standard. Many American marines and special forces have tried to get into the SAS.
Not true, you have to have served at least 3 years in the British Army.
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How does that mean it's not true? They could've joined the British army for 3+years
Or in the Australian Army
Are you Australian jim morgan
jim morgan
Makes it worse xd
this why I'm proud to be British
John Walker lmao stfu, what country are you from?
@LaPugsley agree
I’m proud to be Scottish. Not British. You’ll never find a Scot way who will say British over Scottish. 🏴
Why are people arguing about who's countries special forces are best? There is not a huge difference considering the intelligence and knowledge we have these days so everyone knows how to make the best soldier possible so why chat shit on a TH-cam video thinking it actually has an effect on anything
You find the big muscle men are the first to quit in the special forces its all about your mindset stamina and thinking for yourself not how big and strong you are that's an SAS regiment fact
Eddie Stone....Yup, met the guy when he came to visit the barracks I was serving at in the TA. Did a RTI talk and exploded a few TF's behind us all which shat us all up. Sound bloke. Did 2 weekend survival courses with 23 SAS(V) back in 98 and 99...again, top bloody blokes. I say survival, but it was more like a recruitment weekend on both occasions...No....I didn't go for selection....far too tough and admire them 100%
Don't see how any other special forces can compare themselves to the British SAS and claim they are better when the British SAS were the first special forces unit in the world. All other countries special forces are based from ours. We are the best at what we do. And that's without question.
So if MW2 was based in 2016, would Ghost be going through SAS Selection right now?
No because ghost is nothing compared to these guys and he’s a fictional character silly boy
I don't know why, but this video remember me COD 4 :)
eddie stone and john mac! I used to freaking love this show.
awesome thanks for uploading, this job looks amazing you would learn so much about the art of combat
You know the SAS are the best, when they had Bear Grylls in there army and they trained him.
Bear Grylls couldn't catch a cold in a snow storm
Phelim Heming we're talking about a guy who broke his back parachuting in 3 places and is still fitter than you and me.
Thats what SAS does to
Who cares about the celeb with nothing interesting to say. The media is dominated by stereotypes with contrived and blinkered ideas about the world. Get a life.
What?
Why don't you join the forces and get rid of your beer belly and keyboard warrior repetitive strain. Go and tell ISIS how tough you are, sportswear man, I'm sure they will be impressed
Reporter: "So how many Scottish men are in the regiment?"
SAS Trooper: "Yes"
Hard men 🗿🏴
SAS are great soldiers, I love their use of stealth!
If you get caught in escape and evasion do you fail
I dont mean at the end of the seven day period
Right! Every SAS soldier ROTATES through CT training. Delta guys don't rotate, they are always doing CT training therefore Delta members get more training and are better at it.
I read the average height and weight of a Navy SEAL. They are not much larger than average, of course in great shape. I think this is interesting because you'd think that HUGE men might have an advantage. However, there is a trade-off with size. Your strength to weight ratio decreases ordinarily and often agility as well. So, you have to be strong enough, but if you get too large then you will be less effective in scaling things, walking long distances, etc.
You know how hard the SAS are when they are willing to lose a leg just for a tv programme. 36:14
You are actually this dumb huh?
Fcking dumb asshole
@@johncassel8706 you are a idiot
@@sangrangbty540 you are a fucking idiot
Eddie and John Mac are legends.
The deaths during SAS selection training on the Brecon Beacons needs looking at. Superfit young lads, it's an insane process.
Your good men, staying alive. I worked as a nurse and have seen much death to, but not the deep pronloged fear that you go through. A Navy seal has studied Zen and I imagine it can help them find piece during and after battle.
Makes sense The newer US M 16 configuration, including out C7 is a reliable old rifle. MP5 is a clever gun and should not over penetrate. Thanks for the response.
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John Macs son @ 5:45 R.I.P
Stacey McGrath and R.I.P John
Stacey McGrath did he died from sading after his son?
damn I'm american i would prefer to be in the Scotts gaurd and then join the SAS
The British guard regiments are all top class fighting soldiers.
To be in a guard regiment means you have to be a lot better than a normal regiment.
Throw in the commandos and the parachute regiment and the royal marines and theyre all good.
Most of the people who try for sas selection are from the parachute regiment.
zenoist2 the commandos are the royal marines... (royal marines commandos)
zenoist2 lol
and marines
***** Not true Mudder. SAS are 1 thirds scots for a reason. Higher proportion than the nations.
Why was Russ Abbott doing the interrogation?
An old man of 80 was set on by a bunch of youths - the old man beat the crap out of them - the old man was ex SAS, in court who had the worst outcomes - the Old man - this happened about 25 years ago - these men in the SAS are Heroes!
I do think the SAS lost an edge when individuals made themselves public, but I also believe they should have ongoing support and direction when they leave. They might get too old to do the job, but have a tremendous amount of experience and skill that ought to be utilised somewhere.
The same support should be available to former members of the Special Boat Service (SBS).