Sisyphus wrote:You're right. The three other more powerful nations are China.

USA, Russia, and China, imo.

I have always thought you guys were at least the fourth most powerful nation in the world.

I'm going to guess he has alot of other slots to fill and alot of guys come in there hoping to be a Para.

Delta and DEVGRU are our tier 1 along with the CIA's Activities unit whom I believe is our best.

It seems like it is as difficult to get into the SAS as what it is our SEALs.

Looks like this unit plays a similar role to our Rangers. Interesting blend of units within the SFSG.

Ares-God of War wrote:

Eagle9294 wrote:I read somewhere that many of the SAS members are Irish.

I heard that most of the SAS are Scottish.

Ares

Scotch Irish to be exact.

Ares-God of War wrote:

Eagle9294 wrote:

gunner75 wrote:an arse with a firecracker up it?

Pretty much.

Ouch doesnt it hurt?

Ares

I'm a strong believer in the truth. So not really.

gunner75 wrote:an arse with a firecracker up it?

Pretty much.

gunner75 wrote:I served under a paddy and he was sooo chilled out and relaxed it was unbelievable until he got in a bad mood. Jesus the bloke went off on one like he had a firecracker up his a*rse.

You described my personality.

Tab wrote:There are quite a number of Paddies in the Para's, and I was happy to serve along side of them

I read somewhere that many of the SAS members are Irish.

The SAS and the SBS are a given. After that then which ones? It looks like the Para Regiment and the Royal Marines are amazing units to be associated with.

few days. I really am impressed overall with the quality and quantity of training UK units receive. It's also my understanding you are paid well. If only I were a young man again. I would have to move overseas. I find the Para Regiment to be very attractive for many reasons but mostly for the traini...

Ares-God of War wrote:Welcome, enjoy the show

What regiment were you in?

Ares

During Desert Storm I was with the 2nd Armored div(FWD) out of Garlstedt, Germany. We were attached to the 1st Infantry div as their third brigade. After that I served with the 101st Airborne/Air Assault div.