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| − | + | '''Special Air Service''' is a regiment of the [[United Kingdom Special Forces]]. | |
==The Old SAS== | ==The Old SAS== | ||
| − | The | + | The Special Air Service existed in two previous instances, first as a sub-unit of the [[Royal Parachute Regiment]], and then again alongside the [[British Army]] after v2 British military reforms. |
When a soldier reached the required strength and rank level and demonstrated excellent activity they could join the SAS, the elite service of the United Kingdom's military. The SAS regularly fought with high quality weapons and due to their massive damage potential were the only candidates for government sponsored tanking when the need arose. | When a soldier reached the required strength and rank level and demonstrated excellent activity they could join the SAS, the elite service of the United Kingdom's military. The SAS regularly fought with high quality weapons and due to their massive damage potential were the only candidates for government sponsored tanking when the need arose. | ||
| − | The SAS was disbanded on the 26th of July, 2010, by Field Marshal | + | The SAS was disbanded on the 26th of July, 2010, by Field Marshal JamesW, Chief of the General Staff, on deciding that separate high-strength combat units were ineffective for the [[British Army]]'s manpower. |
==Structure of the old SAS== | ==Structure of the old SAS== | ||
The old SAS was comprised of four regiments: | The old SAS was comprised of four regiments: | ||
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| − | * | + | *23 SAS |
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===Past Commanding Officers=== | ===Past Commanding Officers=== | ||
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*Group Captain [[Gav Miller]] | *Group Captain [[Gav Miller]] | ||
*Colonel [[George Norfolk]] | *Colonel [[George Norfolk]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:35, 16 October 2015
Special Air Service is a regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces.
The Old SAS
The Special Air Service existed in two previous instances, first as a sub-unit of the Royal Parachute Regiment, and then again alongside the British Army after v2 British military reforms.
When a soldier reached the required strength and rank level and demonstrated excellent activity they could join the SAS, the elite service of the United Kingdom's military. The SAS regularly fought with high quality weapons and due to their massive damage potential were the only candidates for government sponsored tanking when the need arose.
The SAS was disbanded on the 26th of July, 2010, by Field Marshal JamesW, Chief of the General Staff, on deciding that separate high-strength combat units were ineffective for the British Army's manpower.
Structure of the old SAS
The old SAS was comprised of four regiments:
- 21 SAS
- 22 SAS
- 23 SAS
- 24 SAS
Past Commanding Officers
- General Count Drakula
- Group Captain Gav Miller
- Colonel George Norfolk
