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| − | The '''United Kingdom Special Forces''' ('''UKSF''') | + | The '''United Kingdom Special Forces''' ('''UKSF''') was a [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] Directorate, and the elite branch of the [[British Armed Forces]] for most of 2011. |
==Organisation== | ==Organisation== | ||
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| − | Up until [[ecksohh]] became CO of the UKSF, it remained | + | Up until [[ecksohh]] became CO of the UKSF, it remained as a Part of the UKSF/UKEF combination of supplying. However the unit was merged in September 2011 after the fall of London to raise activity and competition, as well as simplifying supply. During the [[British Armed Forces]] tri-service structure, the UKSF retained a the regimented military organisation, comprised of the following sub-divisions. |
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| − | During the [[British Armed Forces]] tri-service structure, the UKSF retained a the regimented military organisation, comprised of the following sub-divisions. | + | |
**[[Royal Parachute Regiment]] <small>([[British Army]] SF)</small> | **[[Royal Parachute Regiment]] <small>([[British Army]] SF)</small> | ||
**[[Special Air Service]]<small> ([[Royal Air Force]] SF)</small> | **[[Special Air Service]]<small> ([[Royal Air Force]] SF)</small> | ||
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Admittance to a particular regiment depended upon which branch of the [[British Armed Forces]] a soldier had previously served in. However soon after being appointed, ecksohh abolished this regimental system in favour of a simple command - soldier structure. | Admittance to a particular regiment depended upon which branch of the [[British Armed Forces]] a soldier had previously served in. However soon after being appointed, ecksohh abolished this regimental system in favour of a simple command - soldier structure. | ||
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| + | ==End of Service== | ||
| + | [[Sir Humphrey Appleby]] led the MU throughout the premiership of [[Temujin94]] and served in the Ministry of Defence in addition. When he took on the full duties on the Minister of Defence, he remain CO of the UKSF for a short period to transition to the leadership to [[Jimbojoy]], who served as Major General and CO of the MU until the military reforms of [[Thomas765]]. Many of the members of the UKSF would go on to found the core membership of its successor, the [[British Expeditionary Force]] | ||
==Links & References== | ==Links & References== | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 7 September 2012
United Kingdom Special Forces
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The United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) was a Ministry of Defence Directorate, and the elite branch of the British Armed Forces for most of 2011.
Organisation
| Director Special Forces Maj Gen Jimbojoy |
| Special Forces Soldiers |
Rank Structure
| NATO Code | OR-5 | OF-1 | OF-5 | OF-7 | OF-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 20px Private |
20px Lieutenant |
20px Colonel |
20px Major General |
20px  Field Marshal |
| Abbreviation | Pte | Lt | Col | Maj Gen | FM |
History of the United Kingdom Special Forces
| From | To | Director Special Forces (DSF) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20px | Major General Count Drakula | ||
| 20px | Major General Frerk | ||
| 20px | Major General Artela | ||
| 20px | Major General Metalmicky999 | ||
| 20px | Major General Jhorlin | ||
| 20px | Major General Ecksohh | ||
| 20px | Major General Bron Avery | ||
| 20px | Major General Sir Humphrey Appleby | ||
| 20px | Major General Jimbojoy | ||
Up until ecksohh became CO of the UKSF, it remained as a Part of the UKSF/UKEF combination of supplying. However the unit was merged in September 2011 after the fall of London to raise activity and competition, as well as simplifying supply. During the British Armed Forces tri-service structure, the UKSF retained a the regimented military organisation, comprised of the following sub-divisions.
Admittance to a particular regiment depended upon which branch of the British Armed Forces a soldier had previously served in. However soon after being appointed, ecksohh abolished this regimental system in favour of a simple command - soldier structure.
End of Service
Sir Humphrey Appleby led the MU throughout the premiership of Temujin94 and served in the Ministry of Defence in addition. When he took on the full duties on the Minister of Defence, he remain CO of the UKSF for a short period to transition to the leadership to Jimbojoy, who served as Major General and CO of the MU until the military reforms of Thomas765. Many of the members of the UKSF would go on to found the core membership of its successor, the British Expeditionary Force
Links & References
- United Kingdom Special Forces Military Unit
- United Kingdom Special Forces Forum
- Military Information
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