why do the sas have a boat troop?

wato212 · Post by **wato212** » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 5:43 pm

A question mainly for the old and bold, but feel free to comment. Just doesn't make sence to me. If the sas disbanded boat troop then they could bring the troops up to strength.

Wato.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 6:20 pm

i dont know... why do the sbs patrol deserts..?

though im sure theres a million reasons better than this one; in basic:

its better to have and not need than need and not have.

sneaky beaky · Post by **sneaky beaky** » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 9:24 pm

Spooky,
I couldn't have put it better. Each to thier own.
And now I have to put in a one line thingamajummy.
But I think this is a discussion that should run.
I have very strong views!!!
Sneaky

wato212 · Post by **wato212** » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 9:46 pm

A very good point spooky, I never looked at it that way. The main reason I asked this question is because I remember reading a article last year about the sas being overstretch, and how they where thinking of lowering the standards of selection or something, instead why not get rid of boat troop, is there really a need for them.

Wato.

adj125 · Post by **adj125** » Thu 16 Jun, 2005 10:47 pm

If you did away with boat troop and put the guys into the other troops you are still left with the same amount of guys Therefore getting rid of a troop isnt the answer

Leigh Dowell · Post by **Leigh Dowell** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 1:47 am

It's just a method of entry, once they're in they all do the same job.
Why do we have 3 battalions of paras when they will probably never jump en masse...?Answer: It gives planners an option and the enemy something else to plan against.
But there is only one Women's Royal Auxiliary Balloon Corps for obvious reasons.

Hostage_Negotiator · Post by **Hostage_Negotiator** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 8:52 am

Leigh Dowell wrote: But there is only one Women's Royal Auxiliary Balloon Corps for obvious reasons.

Why's that then is their Selection really nails?

chris78290 · Post by **chris78290** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 9:11 am

can someone tell me and show me in detail numerous times the correct way to do pressups for the Womens Royal Auxilliary Balloon Corps..... pleeeease....

Edwards159 · Post by **Edwards159** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 11:22 am

chris78290 wrote:can someone tell me and show me in detail numerous times the correct way to do pressups for the Womens Royal Auxilliary Balloon Corps..... pleeeease....

PM Artist

Leigh Dowell · Post by **Leigh Dowell** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 1:14 pm

Op sec prevents me from saying too much about the WRABC, but if you get in try the Balloon Knot 3s course

Hostage_Negotiator · Post by **Hostage_Negotiator** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 1:19 pm

Leigh Dowell wrote:Op sec prevents me from saying too much about the WRABC, :

Would that be the Rotund Glaswegian wearing the string vest or the Secret Squirrel Females with Large Inflations SF Unit?

chris78290 · Post by **chris78290** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 4:48 pm

"rotund" ...brilliant word, I must try and use it in a sentence soon!

Hostage_Negotiator · Post by **Hostage_Negotiator** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 6:24 pm

chris78290 wrote:"rotund" ...brilliant word, I must try and use it in a sentence soon!

I think you'll find that you just have matey!

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Fri 17 Jun, 2005 7:07 pm

Does the WRABC have a boat section?

If they did would this be it?

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