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SAS Selection and Training?
How long is the SAS training? Do you learn hand-to-hand-combat? What does the training involve?
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Thank you for that insightful contribution...
Coxy, you don't seem to have much idea about what it is you actually want to do, maybe you should go back to the AFCO and talk to the recruiters a bit more.
Coxy, you don't seem to have much idea about what it is you actually want to do, maybe you should go back to the AFCO and talk to the recruiters a bit more.
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Made me larf at least, especially as the question was so bone that it inspired you to sign up just to express your discontent!
Coxy, to quote our beloved Artist, "ENGAGE BRAIN BEFORE OPENING MOUTH/PRESSING KEYS", or summat like that...
As you have handed in an application you must be serious about joining the military but as said you don't seem to know what you want to do (as highlighted by your sig).
Note that the following words are banned from use at your AFCO meeting:
-SAS
-SBS
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Back in my corner/hole then.
Coxy, to quote our beloved Artist, "ENGAGE BRAIN BEFORE OPENING MOUTH/PRESSING KEYS", or summat like that...
As you have handed in an application you must be serious about joining the military but as said you don't seem to know what you want to do (as highlighted by your sig).
I assume you have got the relevant info on those units from the AFCO but do some decent research on them using the net and ask on here if anybody has any experience with them to help you make a decision. If you haven't already look at other roles in the Forces as well, something you hadn't considered might end up catching your eye.Coxy14011993 wrote:Chosen Regiment = Not decided yet, but definetley either in the Infantry, Royal Artillery or Royal Armoured Corps.
Note that the following words are banned from use at your AFCO meeting:
-SAS
-SBS
-Ninja
Back in my corner/hole then.
Coxy, sorry mate, but you opened yourself up for that.
It seems you are particularly interested in hand-to-hand combat. To the best of my knowledge no-one does extensive work on this, although certain jobs will teach you a little more. However, there are many opportunities in all jobs to pursue your chosen style with like-minded people.
I'll humour you with a very brief answer to the rest of your question. Bear in mind that even once you're in you'll only get limited answers as a lot of the detail is classified; if you ever get as far as applying for SF you have to sign a confidentiality contract before the briefing course, where you will be filled in on what Selection entails. Broadly, it's a little over six months long, and includes Aptitude (the Hills), infantry skills (including the Jungle - many say this IS Selection), SERE (escape and evasion, not as seen in Ultimate Farce), parachuting, and various other smaller phases. But then you knew all that from reading Immediate Action didn't you?
It seems you are particularly interested in hand-to-hand combat. To the best of my knowledge no-one does extensive work on this, although certain jobs will teach you a little more. However, there are many opportunities in all jobs to pursue your chosen style with like-minded people.
I'll humour you with a very brief answer to the rest of your question. Bear in mind that even once you're in you'll only get limited answers as a lot of the detail is classified; if you ever get as far as applying for SF you have to sign a confidentiality contract before the briefing course, where you will be filled in on what Selection entails. Broadly, it's a little over six months long, and includes Aptitude (the Hills), infantry skills (including the Jungle - many say this IS Selection), SERE (escape and evasion, not as seen in Ultimate Farce), parachuting, and various other smaller phases. But then you knew all that from reading Immediate Action didn't you?
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Mike long time no see, hows the phys coming along?Mike90 wrote:Made me larf at least, especially as the question was so bone that it inspired you to sign up just to express your discontent!
Coxy, to quote our beloved Artist, "ENGAGE BRAIN BEFORE OPENING MOUTH/PRESSING KEYS", or summat like that...
As you have handed in an application you must be serious about joining the military but as said you don't seem to know what you want to do (as highlighted by your sig).I assume you have got the relevant info on those units from the AFCO but do some decent research on them using the net and ask on here if anybody has any experience with them to help you make a decision. If you haven't already look at other roles in the Forces as well, something you hadn't considered might end up catching your eye.Coxy14011993 wrote:Chosen Regiment = Not decided yet, but definetley either in the Infantry, Royal Artillery or Royal Armoured Corps.
Note that the following words are banned from use at your AFCO meeting:
-SAS
-SBS
-Ninja
Back in my corner/hole then.
Have to come down for a session again sometime
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this made me chuckle, personally i cant take anyone seriously who shows concern for sf online. you wouldent beleive the amount of people (usually minors) ive caught out saying they are sas or they are training ect, and besides a true sas soldier or a soldier interested in joining sf wouldent talk about it.. some one serious and expsierienced anyway..
thats my thoughts.
thats my thoughts.
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I'm in the SAS and to be honest I found the hardest thing to adapt to was learning to soldier with a black cardboard rectangle glued to my face.
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** My dad is though, and he's well hard
Ok no, my dad's a vicar...
* I'm not in the SAS
** My dad is though, and he's well hard
Ok no, my dad's a vicar...
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