He didn't have a "section" or "team" because he wasnt doing it as a soldier, he was doing it unsanctioned to help a friend, it just turned out that he was john wick level skilled
He went in alone because people needed help! He was off duty not working he was just chilling, his friend needed help so he helped and he is BRITISH! You have missed so much, a bit of research would help!
6:45 "I've been told it's quite difficult" - I'd say it is among the toughest selection programs in any military globally. Here it is; Here's a breakdown of UKSF (United Kingdom Special Forces; 22 SAS and SBS selection)... 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.
ive listened to him talk a little about this on a podcast (shawn ryan show) which he does hesitantly but mostly talks about his life and he had left his house and had travelled into the city to shop on his down time also there is a woman named malie Chaplin aka terrorist attack girl an American who was stuck in the hotel during this attack she's done a couple podcasts about her experience its well worth a listen if you listen to podcasts that is
UK tier 1 often travel alone abroad to train soldiers. That is normal. They guys are way to valuable to send 10 guys to sit around to train soldiers. If it was a combat mission that's completely different would be atleast 4 or 8.. upto 50 at some points. This is a totally different scenario to what your labeling it to be it's not a "mission". It's simply a 1 man squad because no one around him is trained to his standards so he trys to take control.
8:00 Be careful what you say next sir. Heard a lot of Americans try too. No, but I am messing around. True = 1st Tier 1 unit is SAS, taught most, created in ww2
You nailed the analysis. Reading up on this, it's apparent that the person who called him was a friend/acquaintance. My comments following are based on information passed on by him and others with direct knowledge coyly released or intimated during some of the better interviews out there so take it with a grain of salt: US Seals were also present but made a mistake of contacting their higher command who would not let them attack given the complete lack of intel and extremely high risk as a result. Given a little more time for intel, and that may have changed. He says he contacted his higher command but more to advise them he was going in as opposed to seeking permission and the resulting support that may have provided if approved... because he was wary about being told 'no'. In the aftermath, while his regiment supported him, senior defense officials and politicians did not effectively ending his career. There was a potential for political issues to arise from having an SAS operative taking action in another sovereign country where they had no jurisdiction. The kind of thing that keeps politico weenies up at night. A very brave and skilled soldier for sure but also, very very lucky it turned out perfectly and it didn't end up as a major political incident.
What you say makes a lot more sense than what the Civie reporters were saying. That is more along the lines of what I would expect. Thank you for the clarification!
Your looking at it from too much of a conventional forces mind set this man I a tier 1 operator. He went on his own because he was on his own he wasn't there on a combat mission he was there to train Kenyan special forces. He was at his accommodation and hot a call from a friend.
1st of all he was there to offer training and according to the ryan podcast he didn't do all the work alone it was only on few occasions that he went in alone
Fortunately you weren’t there . By what you’ve been saying a lot more people would have died if left to your reasoning. I had the feeling from the off that you’d already decided to play down his actions. That was piss poor
mate hes there to train the kenyans,only to train them, not deployed to fight,hes the only sas there, only to train,there are no other sas to take with him,and the kenyans arent to the spec yet,so he went in alone, and saved a lot of people, and you critique his decision, ok
The thing you're missing, he was alone because he wasn't anywhere near the rest of his team. He was shopping in the city of Nairobi, not sure whether he was shopping for himself or for the team as a whole but the team was based some miles outside Nairobi. I have heard, the guy who phoned him was a member of the Irish Ranger Regiment. .
@@DarthTigger It was locked in his car, I imagine there was a mobile gun safe in there, but couldn't say for sure. I believe it's SOP to have their kit close too hand in case senarios like this occur. Not in the UK obviously, but when they're on deployment somewhere this may happen. On the subject of trolling, 22 were sharing a compound in Afghan with SEAL Team 6, and the SEALs hung a sign above the door of their hut saying "second too none", the SAS responded by hanging one above their door that just said "none".
@darthtigger SAS/SBS alwaysssssss carry gear in the trunk! , but the SAS/SBS are so secretive, you dont understand. Do a little research, and you will understand.
@@nicksykes4575 The point about him being out shopping when he got the call is widely reported. It it false. I just watched his latest podcast interview (Unsubscribe Podcast, 7 days ago) and he clearly states he _had_ been out, but had returned to his accommodation, and had just got out of the shower and got dressed when the call came in.
Are you really comparing yourself to JTF2 ? Even JTF2 operators recognise 22 as the premier . you're a great guy and an excellent soldier ,but your were not not tier 1. Alone ...he was there to train Kenyan SF.
I am not comparing myself to JTF2 at all. JTF2was not created until 1993 and 1RCR was a Feeder unit for them, I had several friends in their unit including their first CSM. They were a good unit, they simply trained for different scenarios than we did.
15:48 It's pretty simple. He went in when the perimeter was secured, the Kenyans wouldn't. You don't have that mentality, I don't either, for him rescuing people was his mission. PLus, he has better training, he would win 1000:1
Can’t watch this bloke! His regiment isn’t even on the same level and is obviously butt hurt! Most of the people would have been have been killed as he went to look for is friends, that’s the difference!
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He didn't have a "section" or "team" because he wasnt doing it as a soldier, he was doing it unsanctioned to help a friend, it just turned out that he was john wick level skilled
I've actually met Christian a couple of times he's a really unassuming nice guy. The epitome of the quiet professional
He went in alone because people needed help! He was off duty not working he was just chilling, his friend needed help so he helped and he is BRITISH! You have missed so much, a bit of research would help!
Apparently delta had above the barracks second to none so the SAS put a sign up above their barracks saying none.
LOL!
6:11 That is why he said MACV-SOG. But the SAS are the OG's
6:45 "I've been told it's quite difficult"
- I'd say it is among the toughest selection programs in any military globally. Here it is;
Here's a breakdown of UKSF (United Kingdom Special Forces; 22 SAS and SBS selection)...
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.
I think he's aware how difficult it is he whas saying it like a British person would. In a understated way
@@skyebates246 My quote wasn't about his appraisal level, it was just to draw attention to my reply.
ive listened to him talk a little about this on a podcast (shawn ryan show) which he does hesitantly but mostly talks about his life and he had left his house and had travelled into the city to shop on his down time also there is a woman named malie Chaplin aka terrorist attack girl an American who was stuck in the hotel during this attack she's done a couple podcasts about her experience its well worth a listen if you listen to podcasts that is
Sadly this reaction is un researched. Craighead arrived and did the honourable thing. His ‘gear’ was already in the back of his vehicle.
UK tier 1 often travel alone abroad to train soldiers. That is normal. They guys are way to valuable to send 10 guys to sit around to train soldiers.
If it was a combat mission that's completely different would be atleast 4 or 8.. upto 50 at some points. This is a totally different scenario to what your labeling it to be it's not a "mission". It's simply a 1 man squad because no one around him is trained to his standards so he trys to take control.
Traveling alone is a foreign concept to me. My training was all around a minimum 3 man squad and more likely 10 - 30.
8:00 Be careful what you say next sir. Heard a lot of Americans try too. No, but I am messing around. True = 1st Tier 1 unit is SAS, taught most, created in ww2
You nailed the analysis. Reading up on this, it's apparent that the person who called him was a friend/acquaintance. My comments following are based on information passed on by him and others with direct knowledge coyly released or intimated during some of the better interviews out there so take it with a grain of salt: US Seals were also present but made a mistake of contacting their higher command who would not let them attack given the complete lack of intel and extremely high risk as a result. Given a little more time for intel, and that may have changed. He says he contacted his higher command but more to advise them he was going in as opposed to seeking permission and the resulting support that may have provided if approved... because he was wary about being told 'no'. In the aftermath, while his regiment supported him, senior defense officials and politicians did not effectively ending his career. There was a potential for political issues to arise from having an SAS operative taking action in another sovereign country where they had no jurisdiction. The kind of thing that keeps politico weenies up at night. A very brave and skilled soldier for sure but also, very very lucky it turned out perfectly and it didn't end up as a major political incident.
What you say makes a lot more sense than what the Civie reporters were saying. That is more along the lines of what I would expect. Thank you for the clarification!
7:40 Of course, your King Is Charles III.
Your looking at it from too much of a conventional forces mind set this man I a tier 1 operator. He went on his own because he was on his own he wasn't there on a combat mission he was there to train Kenyan special forces. He was at his accommodation and hot a call from a friend.
1st of all he was there to offer training and according to the ryan podcast he didn't do all the work alone it was only on few occasions that he went in alone
Fortunately you weren’t there . By what you’ve been saying a lot more people would have died if left to your reasoning. I had the feeling from the off that you’d already decided to play down his actions. That was piss poor
My knowledge is in the Canadian SSF. That is the frame of reference that I approach everything from.
Hey I really recommend you react to a video all about the main current Canadian frigate Halifax by weapons detective
I will take a look Thanks
mate hes there to train the kenyans,only to train them, not deployed to fight,hes the only sas there, only to train,there are no other sas to take with him,and the kenyans arent to the spec yet,so he went in alone, and saved a lot of people, and you critique his decision, ok
The thing you're missing, he was alone because he wasn't anywhere near the rest of his team. He was shopping in the city of Nairobi, not sure whether he was shopping for himself or for the team as a whole but the team was based some miles outside Nairobi. I have heard, the guy who phoned him was a member of the Irish Ranger Regiment. .
Where was his Gear while he was shopping?
@@DarthTigger It was locked in his car, I imagine there was a mobile gun safe in there, but couldn't say for sure. I believe it's SOP to have their kit close too hand in case senarios like this occur. Not in the UK obviously, but when they're on deployment somewhere this may happen. On the subject of trolling, 22 were sharing a compound in Afghan with SEAL Team 6, and the SEALs hung a sign above the door of their hut saying "second too none", the SAS responded by hanging one above their door that just said "none".
@darthtigger SAS/SBS alwaysssssss carry gear in the trunk! , but the SAS/SBS are so secretive, you dont understand. Do a little research, and you will understand.
Its 1 guy i know in the UK thats in the SAS, no one knew, until a helicopter picked him up on the field we was playing football.
@@nicksykes4575 The point about him being out shopping when he got the call is widely reported. It it false.
I just watched his latest podcast interview (Unsubscribe Podcast, 7 days ago) and he clearly states he _had_ been out, but had returned to his accommodation, and had just got out of the shower and got dressed when the call came in.
Are you really comparing yourself to JTF2 ? Even JTF2 operators recognise 22 as the premier . you're a great guy and an excellent soldier ,but your were not not tier 1. Alone ...he was there to train Kenyan SF.
I am not comparing myself to JTF2 at all. JTF2was not created until 1993 and 1RCR was a Feeder unit for them, I had several friends in their unit including their first CSM. They were a good unit, they simply trained for different scenarios than we did.
@@DarthTigger SAS are trained to work alone and small teams .
I noticed he paused alot, and not understand what the SAS/SBS do. He seemed to downsize them.
you aren't listening to the story......Christian was off duty and didnt hear any explosions,,,,,,,he was called to help
Oh I was listening
15:48 It's pretty simple. He went in when the perimeter was secured, the Kenyans wouldn't. You don't have that mentality, I don't either, for him rescuing people was his mission. PLus, he has better training, he would win 1000:1
Oh I know for an absolute certainty that I have the mentality, but my training tells me to bring friends.
Can’t watch this bloke! His regiment isn’t even on the same level and is obviously butt hurt! Most of the people would have been have been killed as he went to look for is friends, that’s the difference!
LOL You think what you want.
Yes you ARE missing something! Before you go off and post why dont you FIND OUT!
Because it is a Reaction Video, not a "I have all the answers" video
@@DarthTigger The don't make innuendos ( is that an Italian suppository?) that are half baked in the first place.