Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:35 SAS History 00:50 SASR Roles 1:35 Eligibility to join 2:09 Selection gateways 2:25 Special Forces Entry Test 2:55 SASR Selection course 3:29 SASR Selection course - initial phase 4:10 SASR Selection course - endurance phase 4:52 SASR Selection course - final phase 5:56 Traits selected for 6:17 Officer selection component 7:15 Tips for officer selection 7:45 General tips 8:30 Reinforcement training 9:22 My own experience in the unit 9:52 Final thoughts
We need more people like you brother, military recruitment is really low right now, having people like you giving real and useful advice for how to succeed in the military is extremely valuable. One veteran to another: thankyou for your service
Just got back from Perth yesterday and was stopped at the lights as you exit the base and seen a few of the boys pulling out onto the highway, must feel pretty cool being a badged member of the unit, I feel like everyone that pulls into base or leaves always gets stared at by the rest of the traffic sitting at the lights lol, as most people that are local would know that you have to be a member of the SAS or affiliated with the regiment in someway, keep up the great work and thankyou for your service.
I did the course several years back (unfortunately unsuccessful, removed on 2nd BOS) Crazy to admit, it was one of the best things in life I have participated in during my former years in the ADF. The few things that will always stick in mind was that the best extroverted physically genetically superior guys didn't last long on course, long duration PT sessions, the crazy scenarios, and also it was one of the most uncertain experiences I have ever felt (dangling from a rope between two towers). By the way, many thanks for the great insight of the course from your perspective as a badged member, and lastly looking forward to see more content from you brother
That's awesome that you did it. A lot of folks talk about it but are too afraid to fail (everyone knows in your home unit when you attend the course and everyone is watching) The officer that spoke to us on day 1 said "you're here, it's a big deal to attend and no matter the outcome you should be proud." It was a great gee up. Crazy what you said about the physical units who (often) don't finish. I felt like a few days in it was a pretty level playing ground, at least physically. It's really so focussed on traits and values and your ability to learn, and how well you fit the culture. In that video you might notice I barely mention physical training - just achieve the benchmarks in training and make sure you prevent injuries and the rest. I will do some more! Let me know what you might want to hear and I'll set it up. Cheers for the note.
@mark-wales Many thanks Mark for your reply and kind words. Absolutely true with what you said about everyone watching you in the unit and experiencing that. Had both encouragement from peers and ranks whilst at the same time had others putting in the effort with their negativity to discourage myself. Nonetheless, glad that I've done it, but regretted not reattempting the course. On my course before the infamous kit check, we had the unit CO at the time address all the candidates and said something similar and ended with the statement of "if you are here joining the regiment for the wrong reasons, we will identify you and remove you so quick before you know what happened. Good luck and hope to see you at the finish line". I have also noticed that you made little mentioned on physical training during the video but rather explained on meeting the required standards. I knew two blokes on my course who were probably the most unfit guys on the course who barely passed the 3.2 and the 20 clickers and struggled massively on the PT sessions with them being the hot favourites with the many DS and PTIs, ended up passing the course and are badged. As person who have achieved many successes in leadership roles as an Infantry and SF Officer, leading in high profile organisations, an successful entrepreneur and receiving an MBA from a prestigious university in the States, we would like to see content on leadership and how we can apply it effectively on all aspects of life such as at work and also not limited to household, if that is possible?
Yes mate some folks don't want people to pass, it's always their own issues not yours. Thanks for the request on more material I will absolutely do that - I have a list going so I will generate it soon
I’ve just finished reading your book ‘Survivor’. Such an inspiring story.. I highly recommend it to anyone considering joining the military, particularly SF or future Officers
Great info for someone wanting to have a crack. Did mine (1/88) in summer at Northam. Lots of pre-training made some of the early PT not as hard as some candidates were doing it. I enjoyed the HW the most as I found it a little bit less stressful solo. Timings have changed now and lentght of selection. Godd vid.
I encountered 4 Sandy Brown Berets on a Sub-1 for corporals course back in 97 they were a little miffed about not having prior learning acknowledged they didn't want to be there but the positive impact they had on the other 64 attends was priceless. I was just a lowly cook and I'll never forget Didds, he was probably more responsible for my pass than any instructor.
Great video! I used to be in the Australian Army band and there were a few bandies who went for the SASR selection course. It's always interesting to hear from someone who has actually done it.
That's hilarious the instructors would've had a field day with bandies haha :) Yeah I did the video because I literally could not find anyone who had done it. The course will change, but the principals and traits will largely be similar over time.
@@mark-wales I found this small channel recently, really interesting interviews with ex-SASR soldiers: th-cam.com/video/AUQSv22MyUU/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MarkoPapuckovski th-cam.com/video/tKCSP6cJM1k/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MarkoPapuckovski
@@mark-wales That's not very nice. I love the bandies, your music is magic and can turn morale around in no time. Plus you got a talent that grunts don't.
I stand in awe at anyone who attempts selection. Let alone those who pass and then use their training overseas. The thing which stands out most to me is that they're not looking for the fittest bloke, but the one who has an immense, unwavering, dogged commitment to never quit. It’s the ability to endure the unknown, the unexpected, and the seemingly never-ending pain and discomfort. The ability to keep going, even when the finish line keeps moving or disappears altogether. I guess you'd have to break selection down one bit at a time. Don't focus on all the whole 3 weeks of insurmountable obstacles in front of you, just focus on the one your currently doing, and then the next one. Divert any negative thoughts or self doubt into something positive. Everyone's probably been through hard times here and there, if you've survived those, then use it as motivation to prove that you can keep going, despite how small it might have been. If you fail something, use it as a positive learning opportunity, not a failure.
Wow, looks like I've found an amazing channel in its infancy! Keep going brother, I can tell you'll reach a massive audience. Cheers from New Zealand! 🤙🇳🇿 🇦🇺
Eventually start telling stories - the ones you’re not classified to (unfortunately). The SAS are at the apex of it all…you should be incredibly proud of yourself…
@@mark-wales I'm most interested on training for the selection course. It clearly takes a _lot_ of physical and mental willpower and endurance. What are the most important parts to train for, how best to train? things like that. On a side-note, looks like this video has grown pretty rapidly in the past 12 hours! 😄nice to see your work reaching more people!
Great to hear such a humble and positive take/advice; I wish I had access to this when I was in the ADF. Would be interested in your take on SASR and its relationship and relativity to 2CDO (was 4 RAR when I was in). I think the media has latched on and promoted so many negative aspects, it would be great to hear from someone with your depth of experience.
Mate the units argued like siblings - each unit wanted the good jobs and were territorial. Both units are great, they can compliment each other well if they work together!
The media isn't lying, the reality was far worse. I completed SF Selection in 1998 when Commandos FIRST opened up. Did 2/98 SFSC. Followed directly by 2/98 CBTC. Yes, CBTC not CTC, CSTC or some other rot. I completed 3 seperate SOTGs. SF specific operations. TF64 Op Falconer, TF 631.5 Op Astute/Rhenardo Kill/capture, TF66 Op Slipper. Also Op Solace Somalia 93 & Op Tanager Timor 00. In 1RAR. Life in a SOTG is sh1t. Absolute sh1t. And it's not rivalry, it's abject hatred. The politics is laughable if not pathetic. At the worst counter productive dangerous & life threatening. When one callsign has vital MEIs stripped from them in order to give to another TF element that is nothing other than highly compromising. We are talking weapon systems, parts, vehicles, parts, servicing allocations, fit outs, vehicle ring mounts, vehicles as a whole. Etc. It's fukkn rediculous. And you don't think grown men can't cry, whinge bitch & have hissy fits like a menstrual 13yo girl? Wrong. The TF has a SOTG command element. And two force elements. Occasionally 3. 1CDO Regt. The command element makes the call. CDO Coy & SAS Sqn have zero interactions. Ever. 1 door goes left. One goes right. Neither the 2 meet. CO & RSM office out the front. For many, many, many years who was sitting in those 2 offices? Have a guess, you won't be wrong. Key point to note, I'll refer back. 2/98 SFSC. Was a Capt doing SF Selection in 1998 going to be a SOTG commander from Commandos in 2003, 2006, 2008? No. That is what it is. Hence by 2008 on my THIRD different deployment in SF with near 10yrs exposure to SF and 19yrs in the ADF I was still getting my sh1t stolen prior to stepping off on a gig cause some sensetive SAS sweetheart saw us get in the new kit WE were waiting on and deciding fukk, I'll have that. Kunt bitches to his Q staff. They bitch to RSM, next thing you know orders come down that we have to hand back in our kit. In one instance I believe MAG58s or something there of. Same sh1t happened in Timor in 07. We had all the good land cruiser troopies stolen off us by them. My car which I'd being lovingly holding together(old UN troopie leased from locals) was taken, got given a decrepit sh1tbox in return. In other words, they were given a allocation of cars. Had a hissy fit, saw some of the ones we were running, said fukk them, they can have our sh1t ones, we want the ones commandos have. And, same again in Iraq in 03. There were a shortage of lrpv/srv ring mounts. X amount were getting made, X amount arrived, they flogged the lot. We got 0. Got 2 in the end. Or there abouts. Managed to get them fitted just in time before we went into Baghdad. Otherwise we'd be running 58s on a fukkn dodged up pintle mount, instead of 50s & mk19 on a fixed ring mount. No, there was distinct hatred within the SOTGs. Vehemently. From 2000 on. Fukk 1998 on. When I mention SFSC 1998 I mean yes, combined. No not just the "FIRST" combined one advertised recently. Nearly 30 fukkn years ago. But, even then, you could tell they want NOTHING to do with us. They chucked on a few dodgy days extra at the end, just to make sure, no one who was selected from the "SFSC" was SAS eligible. If you didn't do those extra days, no SAS for you. Pathetic. It started already. Then, yeah you guessed it. The powers that be had SF Selection shut down. They did not like the fact we were right there with them. We want primacy. We want the lead. We'll run "SAS selection" only. You do whatever you do. So commandos ran varying iterations of selection essentially from 99 till only recently. Oh, amongst all that we forget 4RAR. You're not SF. You're just a bn. Um. Nope. When I was up in 1RAR in the early 90s 2/4 was across the road. They split in 95. 2 stayed, 4 went to Sydney. 96 4RAR was warned out to become a Regular Commando unit. 97 those choosing to stay and complete did the "first ever" training to do so. Once completed, then, the plan was set to recruit Army wide. 1/98 & 2/98 SFSC. That's where I jumped in. And from 1997 4RAR(CDO) was born. More SAS hate? Ask any guy who went over to do the first ACQB courses when TAG-E was raised in 2002. Treated like sh1t. I could go on. And on. And on. I had numerous run ins with early RSMs/COs in 4RAR(all ex SAS & disgruntled, massively) & HQSO pers when I had the chance. Asked them numerous times why we had Selection removed and replaced with "CSTC" instead of SFSC then CBTC. Oh the answers I heard. The pathetic umming & arghing from WO1s colonel's & generals. So fragile, so insecure from a then 15+yr Commando PRIVATE. But I better finish there. That is a whole different story and a long one at that. Happy to strip rank like in SAS but............... 🤷 🤦 😡 That'll do pig, that'll do. Brereton Inquiry was spot on. You only got to hear half of the reality in media. It's far worse. The culture is toxic as depleted uranium. Spoiler Alert, that's why there is combined selection now........ AGAIN. Even though a angry insubordinate commando digger with 15+yrs under his belt(joined 1989) was telling you FOR YEARS to fix that fukk up!!!! No? OK hope you enjoyed the Brereton Inquiry then kuntz. 🇦🇺🦘😂
Was a tankie in the mid to late 80's. Was always in awe of some lads i knew who attempted selection. There was no way id have a crack, sitting in a turret nice and warm was good enough for me.
Here's keeping my fingers crossed for a future collab with Nate from Valhalla VFT. He's always had only positive things to say about the Aussie SF dudes, placing you guys #1 out of all the partner forces he worked with.
Mate a Fin in Vietnam that's unreal - thanks so much for joining, I have 2 more videos being edited now and I'll do a few more soon. Let me know if there is anything you want to see! Thanks for subscribing too :)
@mark-wales (edited: shortened) Haha, like in the SASR, being a Finn in Vietnam makes you a member of small tight-knit community. That's where the similarities end. The last time I rucked a 20 klicker was in the FDF. I'm stoked about your channel and upcoming videos. Maybe you could do one where you clear up some misconceptions about life in the regiment. It would also be cool to learn about your experiences in combat, working with your US, UK and NZ counterparts and the differences between the units in terms of culture and overall impressions (any specific examples would be interesting). Just a couple of ideas. Cheers, mate. Looking forward to your next video.
Not a lot of people know this but the SAS helped play a big hand in speeding up winning WW2 against the Nazis. Saw the documentary on Amazon prime recently on how SAS came to be and it was awesome.
Informative and a great watch! I previously read 11 Bats by Anthony “Harry” Moffit and it was a brilliant read. Any chance of a video explaining all the different troops and their specific mission roles and the relevant training to their individual troops ?
@@mark-wales Perfect bro! Blue belt myself but haven't trained in a while, will get back into it soon. Chuck in some freestyle wrestling classes if can, really helped me with takedowns and my top game especially for no ghi rolling. 🤙🏼
Mate I’m not sure of the purpose behind it maybe consolidating effort and resourcing - each unit has differ roles and traits needed. I’m sure the gates / requirements for each of the units will remain
I'd add mental toughness to the top of that list. A lot of guys fail because they lack the mental toughness required to pull themselves through when everything is shit. There is probably nothing tougher than the SAS selection course. A worthy challenge for any young man. EMBRACE THE SUCK. Get on with it.
In Saburo Sakai’s excellent book “Samurai”, he talks about the incredible standards that were demanded of them, during the training to become a fighter pilot during the early stages of WW2. As the conflict developed into a war of attrition, most of these pilots were lost and the Japanese military were unable to maintain their standards, consequently training dropped to a very minimal level. I have often wondered how our SF forces would be able to maintain such stringent standards, if heaven forbid Australia becomes involved in such a conflict. I’m not suggesting standards should be lower, I am wondering whether they have contingencies for this situation.
Thanks Ian - I struggled to get info on selection when I was trying for it (2004) I always wanted to share info on it. Most of it is publicly available but I it helps hearing from someone who has done it
@@mark-wales I have watched many documentaries on SF selections and this one by far was the most brutal. I cant really express how much respect I have for your ability to pass it and be one of the few. My cousin also served in Aussie SF.
Thank you for sharing mate and all the best with the new channel! Would love to hear your thoughts on age 30+ at selection. NZSAS has a direct civvy path, I’m a business owner, but I have always wondered if this could still be viable in my 30’s if I were to successfully exit the company? Have you seen older guys successfully pass selection in your experience? Cheers!
@ Wow, that’s great to hear I’m fast approaching that number but it’s great to hear of other stories, the recovery aspect is a big concern for sure, thanks for the response mate cheers!
Worth a shot - you'll love it even if it doesn't work out. But you can do it if you work hard and recover well in training. Do plenty of remedial massage if you can, I should've done more of that (once your older its so good for recovery)
I have never got why the pass rate is so low....do good soldiers get passed over for any particular reason/are they not allowed to recruit in over a certain number ? I know its hard but if your really fit/can map read and a good soldier you should have a great chance ?
Yes mate it's possible, I know a bloke who got in at 37 - it's tough though, more prone to injury and a little harder to recover. You'll be smarter though! haha
I didn't fare too badly, I have lower limb injuries (hips/ankles) which are from load carrying and the occasional twisted ankle. Other than that I came up alright. As an officer you do a shorter stretch in the unit vs. NCOs so generally you pull up better off. I sustained a solid concussion from a motorbike course which cost me a few points on the old brainpower - blokes who know me might say it was more than that haha :)
Nice one! That's support staff for anyone reading. Makes the place work, even the blackouts are generally highly qualified and excellent at their jobs.
@@na-dk9vmI’ll throw my opinion out there. Yes, the Regt is full of physically fit and mentally tough soldiers and it was a unique privilege to be around so many awe inspiring men. But what stood out to me is the commitment to always striving to achieve and maintain excellence regardless of role. Constantly bettering yourself and contributing to the team and overall capability by being the best you can be is paramount. That’s not just in the gym but in every aspect that this level of professional soldiering requires. That could be in learning a new skill, or continuing to hone something you are already highly proficient in, or to develop your leadership skills ensuring you are drawing out the best in your team. The list goes on. It’s truly a very unique environment and as the name implies, it feels very ‘Special’ to be a part of it.
Yeah a really strong focus on constant improvement, and if your ego gets trampled a bit in that process then it's totally fair. A lot is at stake so it was (likely still is) an uncompromising place to work.
Another one ruled out. I have yet to find a selection process that is as much as, or more arduous than that of full UKSF (United Kingdom Special Forces) selection. This is the selection process undertaken by 22 SAS and SBS candidates. As this man stated, SASR selection is barely as long as the first phase of UKSF selection (which is 4 weeks, 6 months total). Here is the full selection process. PHASE ONE 1. Aptitude; Navigation & Endurance (commonly referred to as Hills Phase) 4 weeks of *DAILY* mountain marches navigating by map from point to point against an *unspecified* time limit. Typical schedule as follows (remember, these marches are EVERY DAY)... Week 1 15-20 km 40lbs weight+weapon, water etc. Week 2 18-24 km 45lbs weight+weapon, water etc. Week 3 20-32 km 50lbs weight+weapon, water etc. Week 4, Test Week; consists of 5 marches over 7 days march 1, 2 & 3; 30 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc. march 4; 35 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc. THEN, 4 hours rest and start the final march; Long Drag; *65* km 70lbs weight+weapon, water etc. 20-24 hour time limit (weather dependent). --------------- PHASE TWO 2. Jungle warfare, tactics, navigation ALL LIVE FIRE TRAINING. 6 weeks. Those who have passed phase one have to then pass jungle training. Training takes place in Belize or Brunei, deep in jungles. Candidates learn the basics of surviving and patrolling in the harsh conditions. UKSF jungle patrols have to live for weeks behind enemy lines, in 4 man patrols, living on rations. This includes yet more days of marches point to point. Jungle training weeds out those who can't handle the discipline required to keep themselves and their kit in good condition whilst on long range patrols in difficult conditions. Again, there is a mental component being tested, not just a physical. Special Forces teams need men who can work under relentless pressure, in horrendous environments for weeks on end, without a lifeline back to home base. ---------------- PHASE THREE Continuation; Foreign and new weapons skills, CQB training and testing in the world-renowned SAS Killing House where live ammo is used. Advanced infantry and marksmanship skills etc. Escape & Evasion & Tactical Questioning/Resistance to Interrogation The small number of candidates who have made it through endurance and jungle training now enter the final phase of selection. The likelihood of a special operation going wrong behind enemy lines is quite high, given the risks involved. UKSF want soldiers who have the wherewithal and spirit required to escape and evade capture and resist interrogation. For the escape and evasion (E&E) portion of the course, the candidates are given brief instructions on appropriate techniques. This may include talks from former POWs or special forces soldiers who have been in E&E situations in the real world. Next, the candidates are let loose in the countryside, wearing World War 2 vintage coats with instructions to make their way to a series of waypoints without being captured by the hunter force of other soldiers. This portion lasts for 3-5 days after which, captured or not, all candidates report for TQ. Tactical Questioning (TQ) tests the prospective UKSF men's ability to resist interrogation. They are treated roughly by their interrogators, often made to stand in 'stress positions' for hours at a time, while disorientating white noise is blasted at them. When their turn for questioning comes, they must only answer with the so-called 'big 4' (name, rank, serial number and date of birth). All other questions must be answered with 'I'm sorry but I cannot answer that question.' Failure to do so results in failing the course. The questioners will use all sorts of tricks to try and get a reaction from the candidates. They may act friendly and try to get their subjects chatting; or they stand inches away from their subjects and scream unfavourable remarks about the sexual habits of their mothers. Female interrogators may laugh at the size of their subject's manhood. Of course, a real interrogation would be a lot more harsh and the subject would not know that they get to leave alive when it's all over. That said, days of interrogations and enduring the stress positions and white noise break down a man's sense of time and reality. UKSF are looking for men who can withstand such treatment long enough so that the effects of revealing any operational information they might have can be lessoned by HQ. ------------------------------------------------------------ This is 6 months in, successful candidates for the SAS are now badged and report to Hereford, the home of 22 SAS. The SBS candidates still have a further selection/continuation phase to complete before being badged and report Royal Marines Poole, the home of the SBS. Completion of this 6 month selection course is NOT the end. They then start SF training (which never ends) and for the 1st year in particular are on probation; they can be sent back to their original unit at any time.
Mate we did a survival course and a resistance to interrogation one. I think the RTI course was more legacy course and not as relevant, I'm sure its been adapted over time.
ive been handled 100 times worse than a forces course in real life from uk forces over the last 15yrs especially, i fixed a broken leg myself in the woods with 3 elastic bandages, they know nothing about it, theres a difference between on the course and already knowing it and into the myst
Ten to fifteen per cent pass rate? No wonder the British SAS don't rate the Australians. So for every 200 candidates, not only will 20 fully pass, something like a hundred must pass the first phase. I'm fairly sure I've seen UK lads say only about 5% pass phase one in the UK.
This comment screams ignorance. Where is your source of information to support the notion that the British don't rate their Australian counterparts? The 20 soldiers that you say "fully pass" have to complete months of training, which also has a very high attrition rate, before they are members of the unit. I have personally heard of one Australian SASR selection which had 200 begin, 18 selected for further training, of which only 9 were awarded a beret after 18 months. I can provide you the source if you wish.
Yeah he was a big guy even by standards at the unit. Around 6'6 ish and pretty solid. Most people are strong and compact though, you dont need to be enormous! A mate of mine finished selection weighing about 55kg, nearly half my weight
Actually in Aus the doors have been opened to women in combat roles (including Special ops / SAS) From what I've heard, the standards are no different regardless of gender.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:35 SAS History
00:50 SASR Roles
1:35 Eligibility to join
2:09 Selection gateways
2:25 Special Forces Entry Test
2:55 SASR Selection course
3:29 SASR Selection course - initial phase
4:10 SASR Selection course - endurance phase
4:52 SASR Selection course - final phase
5:56 Traits selected for
6:17 Officer selection component
7:15 Tips for officer selection
7:45 General tips
8:30 Reinforcement training
9:22 My own experience in the unit
9:52 Final thoughts
We need more people like you brother, military recruitment is really low right now, having people like you giving real and useful advice for how to succeed in the military is extremely valuable. One veteran to another: thankyou for your service
I'll send an invoice to Army Recruiting? 😂 cheers brother and thanks
Just got back from Perth yesterday and was stopped at the lights as you exit the base and seen a few of the boys pulling out onto the highway, must feel pretty cool being a badged member of the unit, I feel like everyone that pulls into base or leaves always gets stared at by the rest of the traffic sitting at the lights lol, as most people that are local would know that you have to be a member of the SAS or affiliated with the regiment in someway, keep up the great work and thankyou for your service.
It's a great crew - I loved it. Dream come true. Hard work but super rewarding.
I did the course several years back (unfortunately unsuccessful, removed on 2nd BOS) Crazy to admit, it was one of the best things in life I have participated in during my former years in the ADF. The few things that will always stick in mind was that the best extroverted physically genetically superior guys didn't last long on course, long duration PT sessions, the crazy scenarios, and also it was one of the most uncertain experiences I have ever felt (dangling from a rope between two towers).
By the way, many thanks for the great insight of the course from your perspective as a badged member, and lastly looking forward to see more content from you brother
That's awesome that you did it. A lot of folks talk about it but are too afraid to fail (everyone knows in your home unit when you attend the course and everyone is watching) The officer that spoke to us on day 1 said "you're here, it's a big deal to attend and no matter the outcome you should be proud." It was a great gee up.
Crazy what you said about the physical units who (often) don't finish. I felt like a few days in it was a pretty level playing ground, at least physically. It's really so focussed on traits and values and your ability to learn, and how well you fit the culture. In that video you might notice I barely mention physical training - just achieve the benchmarks in training and make sure you prevent injuries and the rest.
I will do some more! Let me know what you might want to hear and I'll set it up. Cheers for the note.
@mark-wales Many thanks Mark for your reply and kind words.
Absolutely true with what you said about everyone watching you in the unit and experiencing that. Had both encouragement from peers and ranks whilst at the same time had others putting in the effort with their negativity to discourage myself. Nonetheless, glad that I've done it, but regretted not reattempting the course.
On my course before the infamous kit check, we had the unit CO at the time address all the candidates and said something similar and ended with the statement of "if you are here joining the regiment for the wrong reasons, we will identify you and remove you so quick before you know what happened. Good luck and hope to see you at the finish line".
I have also noticed that you made little mentioned on physical training during the video but rather explained on meeting the required standards. I knew two blokes on my course who were probably the most unfit guys on the course who barely passed the 3.2 and the 20 clickers and struggled massively on the PT sessions with them being the hot favourites with the many DS and PTIs, ended up passing the course and are badged.
As person who have achieved many successes in leadership roles as an Infantry and SF Officer, leading in high profile organisations, an successful entrepreneur and receiving an MBA from a prestigious university in the States, we would like to see content on leadership and how we can apply it effectively on all aspects of life such as at work and also not limited to household, if that is possible?
Yes mate some folks don't want people to pass, it's always their own issues not yours. Thanks for the request on more material I will absolutely do that - I have a list going so I will generate it soon
I’ve just finished reading your book ‘Survivor’. Such an inspiring story.. I highly recommend it to anyone considering joining the military, particularly SF or future Officers
Thanks! It's great to hear you got something out of it.
Great info for someone wanting to have a crack. Did mine (1/88) in summer at Northam. Lots of pre-training made some of the early PT not as hard as some candidates were doing it. I enjoyed the HW the most as I found it a little bit less stressful solo. Timings have changed now and lentght of selection. Godd vid.
Nice work! That’s the old school right there. Still running SLRs or had the steyrs come in? Yeah I couldn’t find any info as a young fella
I encountered 4 Sandy Brown Berets on a Sub-1 for corporals course back in 97 they were a little miffed about not having prior learning acknowledged they didn't want to be there but the positive impact they had on the other 64 attends was priceless. I was just a lowly cook and I'll never forget Didds, he was probably more responsible for my pass than any instructor.
Dids was a very good bloke, good you got work with him
@@mark-walesDude had the most awesome middle name. Legend has it his first day at 1RAR was quite interesting when the clerk got his file….
@@boydy7351 My first name is Thorn so we had an instant understanding of each other! ;)
Great video! I used to be in the Australian Army band and there were a few bandies who went for the SASR selection course. It's always interesting to hear from someone who has actually done it.
That's hilarious the instructors would've had a field day with bandies haha :) Yeah I did the video because I literally could not find anyone who had done it. The course will change, but the principals and traits will largely be similar over time.
@@mark-wales I found this small channel recently, really interesting interviews with ex-SASR soldiers:
th-cam.com/video/AUQSv22MyUU/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MarkoPapuckovski
th-cam.com/video/tKCSP6cJM1k/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MarkoPapuckovski
Thats cool - some great insights. I like the long form stuff
@@mark-wales That's not very nice. I love the bandies, your music is magic and can turn morale around in no time. Plus you got a talent that grunts don't.
I stand in awe at anyone who attempts selection. Let alone those who pass and then use their training overseas.
The thing which stands out most to me is that they're not looking for the fittest bloke, but the one who has an immense, unwavering, dogged commitment to never quit. It’s the ability to endure the unknown, the unexpected, and the seemingly never-ending pain and discomfort. The ability to keep going, even when the finish line keeps moving or disappears altogether.
I guess you'd have to break selection down one bit at a time. Don't focus on all the whole 3 weeks of insurmountable obstacles in front of you, just focus on the one your currently doing, and then the next one. Divert any negative thoughts or self doubt into something positive. Everyone's probably been through hard times here and there, if you've survived those, then use it as motivation to prove that you can keep going, despite how small it might have been. If you fail something, use it as a positive learning opportunity, not a failure.
100% right, sometimes just one foot first
Don't know how i came to watch this video. But happy i did you seem a decent honest humble guy.. respect ☘️
Ah that's so nice!! Appreciate you watching!
Wow, looks like I've found an amazing channel in its infancy! Keep going brother, I can tell you'll reach a massive audience. Cheers from New Zealand! 🤙🇳🇿 🇦🇺
Stoked to have you on board, let's get this channel going! 💪
What else would you like to hear about? You’re the first person to chat so let me know and I’ll work something up for you :)
Eventually start telling stories - the ones you’re not classified to (unfortunately). The SAS are at the apex of it all…you should be incredibly proud of yourself…
34th subscriber. Booooooom!
@@mark-wales I'm most interested on training for the selection course. It clearly takes a _lot_ of physical and mental willpower and endurance. What are the most important parts to train for, how best to train? things like that.
On a side-note, looks like this video has grown pretty rapidly in the past 12 hours! 😄nice to see your work reaching more people!
Awesome video, very informative and no nonsense. Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you! Editing was very solid too
Glad to see you’ve started a channel. Hopefully we will see you throw your hat in the ring as a political candidate some time in the future.
Great to hear such a humble and positive take/advice; I wish I had access to this when I was in the ADF. Would be interested in your take on SASR and its relationship and relativity to 2CDO (was 4 RAR when I was in). I think the media has latched on and promoted so many negative aspects, it would be great to hear from someone with your depth of experience.
Mate the units argued like siblings - each unit wanted the good jobs and were territorial. Both units are great, they can compliment each other well if they work together!
The media isn't lying, the reality was far worse. I completed SF Selection in 1998 when Commandos FIRST opened up. Did 2/98 SFSC. Followed directly by 2/98 CBTC. Yes, CBTC not CTC, CSTC or some other rot.
I completed 3 seperate SOTGs. SF specific operations. TF64 Op Falconer, TF 631.5 Op Astute/Rhenardo Kill/capture, TF66 Op Slipper. Also Op Solace Somalia 93 & Op Tanager Timor 00. In 1RAR.
Life in a SOTG is sh1t. Absolute sh1t. And it's not rivalry, it's abject hatred. The politics is laughable if not pathetic. At the worst counter productive dangerous & life threatening.
When one callsign has vital MEIs stripped from them in order to give to another TF element that is nothing other than highly compromising.
We are talking weapon systems, parts, vehicles, parts, servicing allocations, fit outs, vehicle ring mounts, vehicles as a whole. Etc. It's fukkn rediculous. And you don't think grown men can't cry, whinge bitch & have hissy fits like a menstrual 13yo girl? Wrong.
The TF has a SOTG command element. And two force elements. Occasionally 3. 1CDO Regt.
The command element makes the call. CDO Coy & SAS Sqn have zero interactions. Ever. 1 door goes left. One goes right. Neither the 2 meet. CO & RSM office out the front. For many, many, many years who was sitting in those 2 offices? Have a guess, you won't be wrong.
Key point to note, I'll refer back. 2/98 SFSC. Was a Capt doing SF Selection in 1998 going to be a SOTG commander from Commandos in 2003, 2006, 2008? No. That is what it is. Hence by 2008 on my THIRD different deployment in SF with near 10yrs exposure to SF and 19yrs in the ADF I was still getting my sh1t stolen prior to stepping off on a gig cause some sensetive SAS sweetheart saw us get in the new kit WE were waiting on and deciding fukk, I'll have that. Kunt bitches to his Q staff. They bitch to RSM, next thing you know orders come down that we have to hand back in our kit. In one instance I believe MAG58s or something there of.
Same sh1t happened in Timor in 07. We had all the good land cruiser troopies stolen off us by them. My car which I'd being lovingly holding together(old UN troopie leased from locals) was taken, got given a decrepit sh1tbox in return.
In other words, they were given a allocation of cars. Had a hissy fit, saw some of the ones we were running, said fukk them, they can have our sh1t ones, we want the ones commandos have.
And, same again in Iraq in 03. There were a shortage of lrpv/srv ring mounts. X amount were getting made, X amount arrived, they flogged the lot. We got 0. Got 2 in the end. Or there abouts. Managed to get them fitted just in time before we went into Baghdad. Otherwise we'd be running 58s on a fukkn dodged up pintle mount, instead of 50s & mk19 on a fixed ring mount.
No, there was distinct hatred within the SOTGs. Vehemently. From 2000 on. Fukk 1998 on.
When I mention SFSC 1998 I mean yes, combined. No not just the "FIRST" combined one advertised recently. Nearly 30 fukkn years ago.
But, even then, you could tell they want NOTHING to do with us. They chucked on a few dodgy days extra at the end, just to make sure, no one who was selected from the "SFSC" was SAS eligible. If you didn't do those extra days, no SAS for you. Pathetic. It started already. Then, yeah you guessed it. The powers that be had SF Selection shut down. They did not like the fact we were right there with them. We want primacy. We want the lead. We'll run "SAS selection" only. You do whatever you do. So commandos ran varying iterations of selection essentially from 99 till only recently.
Oh, amongst all that we forget 4RAR. You're not SF. You're just a bn. Um. Nope. When I was up in 1RAR in the early 90s 2/4 was across the road. They split in 95.
2 stayed, 4 went to Sydney.
96 4RAR was warned out to become a Regular Commando unit. 97 those choosing to stay and complete did the "first ever" training to do so. Once completed, then, the plan was set to recruit Army wide. 1/98 & 2/98 SFSC. That's where I jumped in. And from 1997 4RAR(CDO) was born.
More SAS hate? Ask any guy who went over to do the first ACQB courses when TAG-E was raised in 2002. Treated like sh1t.
I could go on. And on. And on.
I had numerous run ins with early RSMs/COs in 4RAR(all ex SAS & disgruntled, massively) & HQSO pers when I had the chance. Asked them numerous times why we had Selection removed and replaced with "CSTC" instead of SFSC then CBTC.
Oh the answers I heard. The pathetic umming & arghing from WO1s colonel's & generals. So fragile, so insecure from a then 15+yr Commando PRIVATE.
But I better finish there. That is a whole different story and a long one at that. Happy to strip rank like in SAS but............... 🤷 🤦 😡
That'll do pig, that'll do.
Brereton Inquiry was spot on. You only got to hear half of the reality in media. It's far worse. The culture is toxic as depleted uranium.
Spoiler Alert, that's why there is combined selection now........ AGAIN.
Even though a angry insubordinate commando digger with 15+yrs under his belt(joined 1989) was telling you FOR YEARS to fix that fukk up!!!! No?
OK hope you enjoyed the Brereton Inquiry then kuntz. 🇦🇺🦘😂
So who is the better force
that's not even a question 😂
@@mark-wales sas on top
Loved your OUTRIDER novel!
My Brit Troop commanders advice when asked was. I took a month off and stuffed myself! It worked as he passed .
Mate I ate 2 pizzas a day in the week before the course - I lost it all in a couple of days!
Was a tankie in the mid to late 80's. Was always in awe of some lads i knew who attempted selection. There was no way id have a crack, sitting in a turret nice and warm was good enough for me.
Yeah that does sound preferable! Love the armour
Great insight, need more of these.
Thanks mate I'll do some more - I have a few videos on high performance coming
Nice one mate! Good luck with the new channel. Going awesome so far!
Your first Finnish subscriber here, reporting from Vietnam 🇻🇳
Here's keeping my fingers crossed for a future collab with Nate from Valhalla VFT.
He's always had only positive things to say about the Aussie SF dudes, placing you guys #1 out of all the partner forces he worked with.
Mate a Fin in Vietnam that's unreal - thanks so much for joining, I have 2 more videos being edited now and I'll do a few more soon. Let me know if there is anything you want to see! Thanks for subscribing too :)
That's a real compliment! I'm biased but I reckon the Aussies go well 😆
@mark-wales (edited: shortened)
Haha, like in the SASR, being a Finn in Vietnam makes you a member of small tight-knit community. That's where the similarities end. The last time I rucked a 20 klicker was in the FDF.
I'm stoked about your channel and upcoming videos. Maybe you could do one where you clear up some misconceptions about life in the regiment. It would also be cool to learn about your experiences in combat, working with your US, UK and NZ counterparts and the differences between the units in terms of culture and overall impressions (any specific examples would be interesting). Just a couple of ideas.
Cheers, mate. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks mate I'm copy pasting these ideas into a list I can work on :)
Great video Mark 👍
Cheers mate appreciate you getting it!
Really good video. Unpretentious, engaging, informative.
Thanks heaps, mate! That's the aim of the channel.
Not a lot of people know this but the SAS helped play a big hand in speeding up winning WW2 against the Nazis. Saw the documentary on Amazon prime recently on how SAS came to be and it was awesome.
Pretty wild what they got up to then. Definitely a storied unit the Brit SAS
Fair play to you doing special forces. You guys are animals at phys 💪
Yeah mate lots of PT for sure. Can't do it as much now
@mark-wales the mindset will never leave you
Informative and a great watch! I previously read 11 Bats by Anthony “Harry” Moffit and it was a brilliant read. Any chance of a video explaining all the different troops and their specific mission roles and the relevant training to their individual troops ?
I might be able to do something general but that might be more close hold info! good question though!
Awesome channel mate. Would be great if you could share some of your gym workouts e.g. Your personal routine for weight training/cardio etc.
Cheers 🤙🏼
Will do man. I used to do Crossfit / surfing. Into BJJ now with the occasional strength / conditioning
@@mark-wales Perfect bro! Blue belt myself but haven't trained in a while, will get back into it soon. Chuck in some freestyle wrestling classes if can, really helped me with takedowns and my top game especially for no ghi rolling. 🤙🏼
Literally talking about that yesterday, need to lift my wrestling game ill go to some classes
Not all are suited for such a occupation its take a special
Type
However all occupations are important best to stick to what
You do best!
Too true mate - appreciate the note!
Great Info, what are your thoughts on the combined selection course, SAS and Commando?
Mate I’m not sure of the purpose behind it maybe consolidating effort and resourcing - each unit has differ roles and traits needed. I’m sure the gates / requirements for each of the units will remain
I'd add mental toughness to the top of that list. A lot of guys fail because they lack the mental toughness required to pull themselves through when everything is shit. There is probably nothing tougher than the SAS selection course. A worthy challenge for any young man. EMBRACE THE SUCK. Get on with it.
Love it man - so true
Great video thanks for the tips im 14 and its my dream to join the unit.
Mate that's exactly where I started. Literally running around an oval at night in basketball shoes ;) you got it mate
@mark-wales thank you 😊
In Saburo Sakai’s excellent book “Samurai”, he talks about the incredible standards that were demanded of them, during the training to become a fighter pilot during the early stages of WW2. As the conflict developed into a war of attrition, most of these pilots were lost and the Japanese military were unable to maintain their standards, consequently training dropped to a very minimal level.
I have often wondered how our SF forces would be able to maintain such stringent standards, if heaven forbid Australia becomes involved in such a conflict. I’m not suggesting standards should be lower, I am wondering whether they have contingencies for this situation.
Yeah I hope Aus does not get in that situation right
Good video mark few mates been thru regiment manly A troop 1 sqd and I troop water ops
Thanks Ian - I struggled to get info on selection when I was trying for it (2004) I always wanted to share info on it. Most of it is publicly available but I it helps hearing from someone who has done it
Ah mate hope that Perth weather has been solid. Great spot
Great video! This is the first I've seen from one of our own special operators. Do you have any insight into 1CDO selection?
Thanks - mate sorry to say I dont have info on them but if you contact Army they may be able to assist
Interesting and informative for hopefuls. I can see you borrowed footage from SAS the search for warriors, was that in your time period or after ?
It was around the same time I was in the unit I think mate! After my selection though
@@mark-wales I have watched many documentaries on SF selections and this one by far was the most brutal. I cant really express how much respect I have for your ability to pass it and be one of the few. My cousin also served in Aussie SF.
Yes!
Thanks mate - let me know if you want to see anything else, I'll work on it :)
Hey mate loved the video. One question no one's ever answered
What was the first task you did on Rio?
First course you mean?
Yep
Nice video mate - have a comment for the algorithm 😂
Thanks for that legend!
Thank you for sharing mate and all the best with the new channel! Would love to hear your thoughts on age 30+ at selection. NZSAS has a direct civvy path, I’m a business owner, but I have always wondered if this could still be viable in my 30’s if I were to successfully exit the company?
Have you seen older guys successfully pass selection in your experience?
Cheers!
Mate I saw one guy pass who was about 37 - its possible you just need to be even more careful with injury and buildup.
@ Wow, that’s great to hear I’m fast approaching that number but it’s great to hear of other stories, the recovery aspect is a big concern for sure, thanks for the response mate cheers!
Worth a shot - you'll love it even if it doesn't work out. But you can do it if you work hard and recover well in training. Do plenty of remedial massage if you can, I should've done more of that (once your older its so good for recovery)
@@mark-wales Thanks mate, really appreciate the insight and advice it’s great to hear this from firsthand experience!
@@mark-wales Salty?
I have never got why the pass rate is so low....do good soldiers get passed over for any particular reason/are they not allowed to recruit in over a certain number ? I know its hard but if your really fit/can map read and a good soldier you should have a great chance ?
It can be a higher pass rate, you want people to pass of course you just can’t lower the standards
Great Video. Do you think that its possible to undertake selection and RIO in your mid 30s? or is it an exclusive 'young manes' game?
Yes mate it's possible, I know a bloke who got in at 37 - it's tough though, more prone to injury and a little harder to recover. You'll be smarter though! haha
What's the difference between the SAS of Britain vs Australia vs New Zealand?
did you sustain any severe long term injuries during your service?
I didn't fare too badly, I have lower limb injuries (hips/ankles) which are from load carrying and the occasional twisted ankle. Other than that I came up alright. As an officer you do a shorter stretch in the unit vs. NCOs so generally you pull up better off. I sustained a solid concussion from a motorbike course which cost me a few points on the old brainpower - blokes who know me might say it was more than that haha :)
Spent a loooong time at the Regt as a black hat.
Nice one! That's support staff for anyone reading. Makes the place work, even the blackouts are generally highly qualified and excellent at their jobs.
Were the lads you saw in the SASR the fittest of the fit, mentally and physically??
@@na-dk9vmI’ll throw my opinion out there. Yes, the Regt is full of physically fit and mentally tough soldiers and it was a unique privilege to be around so many awe inspiring men. But what stood out to me is the commitment to always striving to achieve and maintain excellence regardless of role. Constantly bettering yourself and contributing to the team and overall capability by being the best you can be is paramount. That’s not just in the gym but in every aspect that this level of professional soldiering requires. That could be in learning a new skill, or continuing to hone something you are already highly proficient in, or to develop your leadership skills ensuring you are drawing out the best in your team. The list goes on. It’s truly a very unique environment and as the name implies, it feels very ‘Special’ to be a part of it.
Yeah a really strong focus on constant improvement, and if your ego gets trampled a bit in that process then it's totally fair. A lot is at stake so it was (likely still is) an uncompromising place to work.
What is the likelihood of transitioning from a specialist officer role (lawyer) to special forces operator once my period of service is up?
100% mate - see if you can corner someone from SAS who can assist (I can help but only to a point because I'm less current!)
@@mark-wales Sweet, thank you for informing me. Still about 8 years till i reach that step however as i am only 17, just setting a plan. Thanks again!
too easy
Another one ruled out.
I have yet to find a selection process that is as much as, or more arduous than that of full UKSF (United Kingdom Special Forces) selection. This is the selection process undertaken by 22 SAS and SBS candidates. As this man stated, SASR selection is barely as long as the first phase of UKSF selection (which is 4 weeks, 6 months total). Here is the full selection process.
PHASE ONE
1. Aptitude; Navigation & Endurance (commonly referred to as Hills Phase) 4 weeks of *DAILY* mountain marches navigating by map from point to point against an *unspecified* time limit. Typical schedule as follows (remember, these marches are EVERY DAY)...
Week 1 15-20 km 40lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 2 18-24 km 45lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 3 20-32 km 50lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
Week 4, Test Week; consists of 5 marches over 7 days
march 1, 2 & 3; 30 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
march 4; 35 km 60lbs weight+weapon, water etc.
THEN, 4 hours rest and start the final march; Long Drag; *65* km 70lbs weight+weapon, water etc. 20-24 hour time limit (weather dependent).
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PHASE TWO
2. Jungle warfare, tactics, navigation ALL LIVE FIRE TRAINING. 6 weeks.
Those who have passed phase one have to then pass jungle training. Training takes place in Belize or Brunei, deep in jungles. Candidates learn the basics of surviving and patrolling in the harsh conditions. UKSF jungle patrols have to live for weeks behind enemy lines, in 4 man patrols, living on rations. This includes yet more days of marches point to point. Jungle training weeds out those who can't handle the discipline required to keep themselves and their kit in good condition whilst on long range patrols in difficult conditions. Again, there is a mental component being tested, not just a physical. Special Forces teams need men who can work under relentless pressure, in horrendous environments for weeks on end, without a lifeline back to home base.
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PHASE THREE
Continuation; Foreign and new weapons skills, CQB training and testing in the world-renowned SAS Killing House where live ammo is used. Advanced infantry and marksmanship skills etc.
Escape & Evasion & Tactical Questioning/Resistance to Interrogation
The small number of candidates who have made it through endurance and jungle training now enter the final phase of selection. The likelihood of a special operation going wrong behind enemy lines is quite high, given the risks involved. UKSF want soldiers who have the wherewithal and spirit required to escape and evade capture and resist interrogation.
For the escape and evasion (E&E) portion of the course, the candidates are given brief instructions on appropriate techniques. This may include talks from former POWs or special forces soldiers who have been in E&E situations in the real world.
Next, the candidates are let loose in the countryside, wearing World War 2 vintage coats with instructions to make their way to a series of waypoints without being captured by the hunter force of other soldiers. This portion lasts for 3-5 days after which, captured or not, all candidates report for TQ.
Tactical Questioning (TQ) tests the prospective UKSF men's ability to resist interrogation. They are treated roughly by their interrogators, often made to stand in 'stress positions' for hours at a time, while disorientating white noise is blasted at them. When their turn for questioning comes, they must only answer with the so-called 'big 4' (name, rank, serial number and date of birth). All other questions must be answered with 'I'm sorry but I cannot answer that question.' Failure to do so results in failing the course. The questioners will use all sorts of tricks to try and get a reaction from the candidates. They may act friendly and try to get their subjects chatting; or they stand inches away from their subjects and scream unfavourable remarks about the sexual habits of their mothers. Female interrogators may laugh at the size of their subject's manhood. Of course, a real interrogation would be a lot more harsh and the subject would not know that they get to leave alive when it's all over. That said, days of interrogations and enduring the stress positions and white noise break down a man's sense of time and reality. UKSF are looking for men who can withstand such treatment long enough so that the effects of revealing any operational information they might have can be lessoned by HQ.
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This is 6 months in, successful candidates for the SAS are now badged and report to Hereford, the home of 22 SAS.
The SBS candidates still have a further selection/continuation phase to complete before being badged and report Royal Marines Poole, the home of the SBS.
Completion of this 6 month selection course is NOT the end. They then start SF training (which never ends) and for the 1st year in particular are on probation; they can be sent back to their original unit at any time.
Rockon Australia ARNF
Cheers!
Oh did not know the British formed there own sas I thought the created it... Intresting
Yeah the Brits built it from the ground up and we followed them!
The guy standing at 3:37…….. what beret is that it’s not SAS?
I've seen many videos on selection but escape and evasion is never mentioned. I've heard its the toughest part of the process. Why is this.?.
Mate we did a survival course and a resistance to interrogation one. I think the RTI course was more legacy course and not as relevant, I'm sure its been adapted over time.
Mate from 2 commando, past sas selection course. Then told to small lol
Cheers brother
I think we need to be saying sas in lowercase when we are referring to the Aussie SAS... hardly the same!
We try hard mate ;)
anyone ever told you that you look like Jason Hayes from the show Seal Team lol
Yeah I have had people say that! Can't remember the actors name though
ive been handled 100 times worse than a forces course in real life from uk forces over the last 15yrs especially, i fixed a broken leg myself in the woods with 3 elastic bandages, they know nothing about it, theres a difference between on the course and already knowing it and into the myst
Ten to fifteen per cent pass rate? No wonder the British SAS don't rate the Australians. So for every 200 candidates, not only will 20 fully pass, something like a hundred must pass the first phase. I'm fairly sure I've seen UK lads say only about 5% pass phase one in the UK.
This comment screams ignorance. Where is your source of information to support the notion that the British don't rate their Australian counterparts? The 20 soldiers that you say "fully pass" have to complete months of training, which also has a very high attrition rate, before they are members of the unit. I have personally heard of one Australian SASR selection which had 200 begin, 18 selected for further training, of which only 9 were awarded a beret after 18 months. I can provide you the source if you wish.
Ben roberts Smith made it thru the selection!😊
Your point?
Just an observation
Obviously people are mutable
Liable to change
Yeah he was a big guy even by standards at the unit. Around 6'6 ish and pretty solid. Most people are strong and compact though, you dont need to be enormous! A mate of mine finished selection weighing about 55kg, nearly half my weight
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He said "young person".... don't you mean "young man"? Or are woman in the Australian SAS?
Grow up
Actually in Aus the doors have been opened to women in combat roles (including Special ops / SAS) From what I've heard, the standards are no different regardless of gender.
@@mark-wales DEI.....
Need to put an "R" in the title mate. Nice vid.
I did debate that! I'll do it next :) Cheers brother
I just don't think they will hire you if you walk through the selection course.
absolutely
This dude looks like Magnus Carlsen.
haha the wizard!