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Two of the three SAS Regt. battalions (21 & 23) are TA units. Basic Selection standards are similar to those for the Regular Army's 22 SAS, but the initial Selection process is spread out over about a year (every other week-end plus a two week period for final assessments), rather than the very intensive month that the Regulars go through. Some assert this makes TA Selection easier, but many disagree: it requires massive commitment to hold down a civilian job whilst maintaining the requisite fitness level, and spend 48 hours every other week running for many miles over rough country carrying a rifle and a massive load! Candidates must complete exactly the same tests/ marches (eg "Fan Dance"; "Sketch Map"; "Long Drag") to the same standard as the Regulars.
Continuation Training is likewise very similar to that of the Regulars, but does not include the "Jungle Phase". Again, it is spread out over a year or more, and includes weapons and tactics; Standard Operating Procedures; survival skills & SERE ("Combat Survival"); patrol skills (medical, signalling, demolitions, languages); advanced reconnaissance skills; unarmed combat & close quarter combat; parachuting etc.. Although some TA SAS Troopers train in advanced free-fall parachuting (HALO/ HAHO) and combat diving, the main emphasis of TA SAS training is on the "classic" SAS roles of long range reconnaissance, raiding, and guerilla warfare.
The Territorial SAS battalions function primarily as long range reconnaissance units, but may also conduct raids and other such tasks. They do not train in "Counter Revolutionary Warfare" and counter-terrorism, but are tasked with things like "combat rescue". A number of TA SAS troops are serving in Afghanistan, and probably elsewhere!
It is not unknown for members of the TA SAS to transfer to the Regular SAS (eg Chris Ryan), but in order to do this they have to formally enlist in the Regular Army (and undergo a nominal period of training - usually recruits' final field exercise/ assessments with a "parent" regiment, typically the Parachute Regt), and they also have to repeat Selection and Continuation Training, especially the Jungle Phase.
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I want to go into the SAS if I get in will my family have to do anything?
It is best to join the army first then move on from there, the SAS are the world elite.Answer:To the best of my knowledge you can't just join the SAS.They only recruit experienced troops: in other words you need some service under your belt first, and then apply.Your chances improve if you're a para.You could join 21(R) or 23(R) SAS (which are territorial)
What part of the army did bear Grylls join?
Yes, Bear served as a trooper with 21 SAS.
Can Americans join the SAS?
No. Not unless you become a UK citizen, as required by every other post in the British Army.
Should you join the army just to try and get into the sas?
It's the only way to do it. But you should join the army because you want to join the army. Bear in mind it will be 4 fours at least before you could even apply for selection to the special forces so you'd have to enjoy what you'd do
Can royal marines join sas?
Yes they can, the're more likley to join the SBS (special boat service) but the SAS invite people in the navy, air force and marines to join the SAS
Do you have to be British to join sas?
No. You have to meet the citizenship requirements of the british army which includes nationalities other than british (E.g Commonwealth nations)
Which army in the is the best?
SAS
How many Scots join the SAS?
It is unknown how many Scots, English, Welsh Northern Irish or any other people join the SAS, as their recruitment reports and what not are classified documents.
Does the SAS use Swiss army knives?
no, not really
When was the SAS army constituted?
The SAS army, or Special Air Service, was constituted on the thirty-first of May in the year of 1950. They serve as a regiment of the British special forces.
Can the welsh guards join the SAS?
Yes! Apply to your senior officer for guidance.
Who are you fighting in modern warfare 2?
As a member of the US Army Rangers, you fight the Russian Army. As a British SAS Soldier, you fight the OpFor and South American Militia Forces. The SAS and Army Rangers main goal is to kill Makarov.
