Of all the celebrities, famous people and stars on this world, this dude would be the one person I’d choose to meet. Maybe one day! Such a humble guy that has such an amazing, positive and infectious outlook on life. Thank you for putting together this interview 🙏
The comment about wanting something versus wanting to be seen is so brilliant. It’s the same with everything. So many of us want to be seen to be something but far fewer want that thing intrinsically and will do whatever it takes to achieve it
That is a very interesting postulation, that Tier 1 guys are born not made...I had never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense. Everybody has a different drive to succeed, some people it is a trickle and some people it gushes in them pushing them to do great things. Call it internal drive and determination. I was never Tier 1 but I did make it through U.S. Marine Recon selection (Battalion, not Force) and after The Corps I earned both and undergrad and grad Engineering degrees. What drove me? Mostly a fear of failure or perhaps a disdain of failure that I was determined to overcome. Have a great day gents.
To me the main point of the Kenya incident is that Chris responded to a situation initially on his own. Yes, he was trained, experienced and capable but he didn’t have the luxury of planning in advance, support or a team with him. He acted with selfless courage. He helped to organise Kenya’s Special Forces and neutralise the terrorists. He deserves to have his story told in the book but we don’t know what political sensitivities exist and there may be many reasons for this? No one could have done more than Chris did. He operated at the very highest level of professionalism in neutralising an ongoing threat. Above and beyond
I did my SCBC way back in 1994 at Brecon and it was the first time I’d worked with the Para guys. And to be honest I was not that impressed with them. Their level of fitness was nowhere what I had expected. I recall a little guy from the Argyll and southern islanders we flew by them on the fan dance. They for sure had a different swagger to them, but when it came to their bread and butter I was disappointed. A recruiter from these,guys was there back then, to talk to us all about life in the SAS. But by then I’d done 3 tours and was done with the military. At 25 you leave with a good head on your shoulders and hopefully your body is still in good shape. Sorry to say folks, that if you stay longer, your life later on when you leave, will be much harder. You’re just another guy with a bunch of stories struggling to make a living in civilian street. Best decision I ever made was joining the British Army, but the smartest decision I did was leave at 25.
I remember on the early 90s I was at Leconfield on a driving course, was 2 Para guys there & I met dome Argylls ( was lots of other infantry cap badges there too) The Argylls beat the crap out of the Paras I saw it. Not all were bad though as I had a 2 Para Lance Jack in our truck. Was me & him & the instructor. He was a decent guy got bust when there gor a drunken escapade. But yeah ...they get bummed up all the time not all are big tough guys😂
Correct. I’m a former 2434 from 74 - 98….intake 74/14 at Cambrai Bks. Unless you can get LE Officer selection then I’m afraid even finishing as a Warrant Officer is just not enough. Too many I know; the majority in fact, including me, have failed as civilians. I draw no conclusions; I’m 69. It’s just how things are.
As a civvie puke, I'll use my 35 years experience as a carpenter here. Conscientiousness, doing an excellent job, attention to detail and being thorough which these lads have in spades. I also wonder how many are lost due to injury and their faces not fitting?
SAS is about the right person for the job, is not about how high are your qualifications. You be able to run the fastest but are you the right person for the task.
In 1992, playing duty officer, I had to carry out a classified docs check; you go to the unit safe, choose a dozen or so files, rated confidential and secret and check that each page is physically there in the file. I stumbled on the SAS selection file and had to take a look. It was graded secret and caveated commanding officers eyes only. It consisted of two typed A4 sheets; backs left intentionally blank; former army will know what I mean. It’s provided by DSF to assist CO’s recommending men for selection. The criteria was fascinating…..all the usual stuff et cetera that anyone who has watched a UA-cam vid or two knows. However, two things that stuck out in the text; no unit grey men and the swimming test; three miles, in a flowing river, in combats and boots, any style. Timing was to be decided by the directing staff. I’ve never seen or heard that mentioned anywhere.
I feel like ex SF guys never really emphasise how important it is to be quite intelligent for the job. And I'd say that's why there are certain people who he mentions that will never make the grade for SF. Perhaps they simply lack the required intelligence.
Definitely. There is not enough said about how smart these guys are. To make (literally) life or death decisions whilst under extreme pressure, plus to then have a contingency plan, takes immense intelligence. They are real life super heroes.
@@thomaswentworth6433 I've worked under some incredibly capable men, with prestige from their qualifications as soldiers and their track record in fighting wars and their general seniority and experience. And every one of them failed selection for the SAS.
Yes, I'm sure there's a certain bias because the ex-SF blokes we see talking on TV and online interviews are public-facing BECAUSE they are interesting to listen to. Nevertheless, it's notable how basically every single one is from a working class background, often with a troubled upbringing and a school leaver at 16, but defy the stereotype by being clearly intelligent, articulate, thoughtful, reflective and able to convey a real sense of their life experiences and the required character traits to an audience who do not possess those traits and have not lived those experiences. Chris Ryan has spoken about how there's always at least one guy on selection who, in the jungle phase, makes sure he has his gear all sorted and then just settles down for the night without helping anyone. That person might be very fit, very mentally robust and all that, but he's obviously not very bright if he does that, knowing he's being assessed for his soldiering.
It's always the people who don't pass the eye test that usually succeed in any selection. I watched nfl looking pro athletes not make it past the 1st phase which is always the physical weeding out process.
You are born a Special Forces Operator. The amount of research that was done in South Africa was unbelievable. You must be able to work in small teams. Body builder look like guys do not make it. Guys with a high lung capacity, like Cross Country guys, have a high chance of making it. Oh yes, and then you get the Dark Phase. A lot of guys drop out there. I was stationed at a Special Forces Unit in South Africa, and our training is just about similar to the SAS. Our pass rate was about 0.9%.
And the cold dulls the brain. That is one reason it is used in the selection / training of special operatives, candidates must be able not just to tolerate the cold but still think and act while mildly hypothermic.
@@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo it’s not normal behavior. That’s all I’m saying. I know you are only following orders but it looks daft. Do you have to do a kit inspection of your sprout bags
Boy zone “ who we are “ I agree mate , I call it “ warrior gene” or “ knight gene” Our work culture trying to breed it out of generations . Just my crazy opinion .
I can’t disagree with Craig, I’m ex British army…I’ve watched former members of my regiment go for the SAS, they failed. They were fit, switched on etc, but still failed. They are a breed apart, they tend to be exceptionally switched on folk. Fit, and naturally inclined to get fit and fitter. Their mindset is tough, from birth and moulded by their life. It’s an inbuilt resilience that I’d say the best analogy would be, it’s the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight. Their awareness and desire to get stuck into everything. Not a fuck it mode, but a get in there and do it mode. They are doers, not shirkers. I’ve met a very small handful of people in my life, military and civilian who I’d think they stand apart, who I think they’d had the ability, depth of character and hunger to do it. But not for the badge, but it’s because they are just that. Fit, capable, always doing something, hungry for the challenge etc.
These Mugs keep pushing that Garbage Huel brand. honestly, anyone that thinks drinking some thing that is processed and been sat on a shelf needs to give their head a wobble.
How did we go from great soldiers … to 100s of SAS & Delta doing podcasts and UA-cam … maybe I’m a different generation … I suppose it’s heroes pretending to be celebrities … and celebrities pretending to be heroes
Tldr massive balls, bigger brain, and prefrontal cortex so dense with neurons you can give yourself anorexia nervosa at will and then turn it off again lmao
No qualifications to be elected by God to serve he provides the strength wisdom and Perseverance! Our weapons are spiritual Mighty in pulling down Strongholds of the enemy!
Mate this bloke is fully flogging this SAS brand BS for all it's worth! Christian Craighead should be paying royalties to both the MOD and the average Taxpayer for use of the tag!
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Of all the celebrities, famous people and stars on this world, this dude would be the one person I’d choose to meet. Maybe one day!
Such a humble guy that has such an amazing, positive and infectious outlook on life. Thank you for putting together this interview 🙏
"They don't take the best guy, they take the right guy." - delta operator
Exactly. Tier One units have very specific set of characteristics that they are looking for, and physical ability is the least of them.
Thats basically what Colonel Ryan said.
The comment about wanting something versus wanting to be seen is so brilliant. It’s the same with everything. So many of us want to be seen to be something but far fewer want that thing intrinsically and will do whatever it takes to achieve it
Amazing how many British males are in the SAS. In my local Wetherspoons nearly everyone is ex-SAS.
Yea I'm always surprised that balcony didn't collapse under the weight as there seems to have been a lot of SAS Troopers on it.
@@medler2110 😂😂😂😂😂
They get their hands dirty and the world stays clean. That’s their mission.
Sounds like a tough boozer 😂
Unless you live in the wild lands between England and Wales quite a few of the guys you know are telling porkies?!
Apparently, its a thing……….
That is a very interesting postulation, that Tier 1 guys are born not made...I had never thought of that, but it makes perfect sense. Everybody has a different drive to succeed, some people it is a trickle and some people it gushes in them pushing them to do great things. Call it internal drive and determination. I was never Tier 1 but I did make it through U.S. Marine Recon selection (Battalion, not Force) and after The Corps I earned both and undergrad and grad Engineering degrees. What drove me? Mostly a fear of failure or perhaps a disdain of failure that I was determined to overcome. Have a great day gents.
A heavyweight champion against amateurs…. I think he summed it up perfectly.
To me the main point of the Kenya incident is that Chris responded to a situation initially on his own. Yes, he was trained, experienced and capable but he didn’t have the luxury of planning in advance, support or a team with him. He acted with selfless courage. He helped to organise Kenya’s Special Forces and neutralise the terrorists. He deserves to have his story told in the book but we don’t know what political sensitivities exist and there may be many reasons for this? No one could have done more than Chris did. He operated at the very highest level of professionalism in neutralising an ongoing threat. Above and beyond
I once heard “SEALS aren’t made, they just show up to be trained.”
Amazing how they get the balls on their noses?
" its not the size of the dog in a fight, its the size of the fight in the dog "
b/c is doesn't matter how fit you are. However fit that is, they run you past the point of exhaustion, and then see: can you still function?
I did my SCBC way back in 1994 at Brecon and it was the first time I’d worked with the Para guys. And to be honest I was not that impressed with them. Their level of fitness was nowhere what I had expected. I recall a little guy from the Argyll and southern islanders we flew by them on the fan dance. They for sure had a different swagger to them, but when it came to their bread and butter I was disappointed. A recruiter from these,guys was there back then, to talk to us all about life in the SAS. But by then I’d done 3 tours and was done with the military. At 25 you leave with a good head on your shoulders and hopefully your body is still in good shape. Sorry to say folks, that if you stay longer, your life later on when you leave, will be much harder. You’re just another guy with a bunch of stories struggling to make a living in civilian street. Best decision I ever made was joining the British Army, but the smartest decision I did was leave at 25.
I remember on the early 90s I was at Leconfield on a driving course, was 2 Para guys there & I met dome Argylls ( was lots of other infantry cap badges there too)
The Argylls beat the crap out of the Paras I saw it.
Not all were bad though as I had a 2 Para Lance Jack in our truck.
Was me & him & the instructor.
He was a decent guy got bust when there gor a drunken escapade.
But yeah ...they get bummed up all the time not all are big tough guys😂
Correct. I’m a former 2434 from 74 - 98….intake 74/14 at Cambrai Bks. Unless you can get LE Officer selection then I’m afraid even finishing as a Warrant Officer is just not enough. Too many I know; the majority in fact, including me, have failed as civilians. I draw no conclusions; I’m 69. It’s just how things are.
@mikewinston8709 we where next door to each other.. I was in alma barracks
😂well done Walter
@@booey28 Do tell us all who you served with……first four of your number…..intake et cetera. Just so we know.
As a civvie puke, I'll use my 35 years experience as a carpenter here. Conscientiousness, doing an excellent job, attention to detail and being thorough which these lads have in spades. I also wonder how many are lost due to injury and their faces not fitting?
Good portion of candidates.
Nah, we all have different paths. Anyone who takes pride in their work and gives 110% to whatever they do will have a spot at my table.
SAS is about the right person for the job, is not about how high are your qualifications. You be able to run the fastest but are you the right person for the task.
In 1992, playing duty officer, I had to carry out a classified docs check; you go to the unit safe, choose a dozen or so files, rated confidential and secret and check that each page is physically there in the file. I stumbled on the SAS selection file and had to take a look. It was graded secret and caveated commanding officers eyes only. It consisted of two typed A4 sheets; backs left intentionally blank; former army will know what I mean.
It’s provided by DSF to assist CO’s recommending men for selection. The criteria was fascinating…..all the usual stuff et cetera that anyone who has watched a UA-cam vid or two knows. However, two things that stuck out in the text; no unit grey men and the swimming test; three miles, in a flowing river, in combats and boots, any style. Timing was to be decided by the directing staff. I’ve never seen or heard that mentioned anywhere.
Imagine how tough mentally and physically the originals must have been
My Nan's second husband was ww2 SBS, he was a gentle guy to me and my siblings, painted and taught us to fish. But the stories he had, my lord!
I feel like ex SF guys never really emphasise how important it is to be quite intelligent for the job.
And I'd say that's why there are certain people who he mentions that will never make the grade for SF. Perhaps they simply lack the required intelligence.
Definitely. There is not enough said about how smart these guys are. To make (literally) life or death decisions whilst under extreme pressure, plus to then have a contingency plan, takes immense intelligence. They are real life super heroes.
@@thomaswentworth6433 I've worked under some incredibly capable men, with prestige from their qualifications as soldiers and their track record in fighting wars and their general seniority and experience.
And every one of them failed selection for the SAS.
Yes, I'm sure there's a certain bias because the ex-SF blokes we see talking on TV and online interviews are public-facing BECAUSE they are interesting to listen to. Nevertheless, it's notable how basically every single one is from a working class background, often with a troubled upbringing and a school leaver at 16, but defy the stereotype by being clearly intelligent, articulate, thoughtful, reflective and able to convey a real sense of their life experiences and the required character traits to an audience who do not possess those traits and have not lived those experiences.
Chris Ryan has spoken about how there's always at least one guy on selection who, in the jungle phase, makes sure he has his gear all sorted and then just settles down for the night without helping anyone. That person might be very fit, very mentally robust and all that, but he's obviously not very bright if he does that, knowing he's being assessed for his soldiering.
Unbelievable how the fascination with this stuff never goes away. There are a lot of Walter Mittys out there.
It's always the people who don't pass the eye test that usually succeed in any selection. I watched nfl looking pro athletes not make it past the 1st phase which is always the physical weeding out process.
SAS inspired so many special forces around the world
All of them.
Almost every other SF in the world are based off the SAS😂
Remember switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading.
Excellent job m8.
Your fruit killing skills are remarkable
Legend
What he said is true about special forces being an overused word. The tier system more accurately describes SF units
I want to know about the ride into the hotel in your truck on that day?
am radio on?
Quiet?
Music? then what song?
You are born a Special Forces Operator. The amount of research that was done in South Africa was unbelievable. You must be able to work in small teams. Body builder look like guys do not make it. Guys with a high lung capacity, like Cross Country guys, have a high chance of making it. Oh yes, and then you get the Dark Phase. A lot of guys drop out there.
I was stationed at a Special Forces Unit in South Africa, and our training is just about similar to the SAS.
Our pass rate was about 0.9%.
is he talking about the mexican jalisco nuevo generation cartel or el cartel en sinoloa in SAS?
Everyone wants to be SAS but nobody wants to pay the price - bro is correct.
The cold breaks men. Its miserable. It sucks the life out of you.
Can't imagine how bad it is.
The only time I’ve ever felt alive.
And the cold dulls the brain. That is one reason it is used in the selection / training of special operatives, candidates must be able not just to tolerate the cold but still think and act while mildly hypothermic.
I used to use his Skin in Modern Warfare 1 and Warzone Verdansk all the time.
I agree with a lot this guy said. My time spent in the SBS, SAS, Seal team 6, Delta and SAD has a lot of similarities.
You left out storming the embassy you Walt!
Don't forget your time in MI5, MI6 and the CIA.
@@garrybaldy327 I didn't. I mentioned I was in Special Activities Division. I was fast tracked from E squadron.
You forgot to mention your military career as a Ultramarine and your training with the Avengers.
@@S.H.N.80s Don't be silly now young man. They are make believe.
KC - legend!!!
Carnivore here! Great excerpt. Thank you
61% fit, 37% mental, 2% luck!!
A hell of a lot more luck than that
If a physical/athletic "freak" did not make the cut in ANY Tier 1 selection course, the reason would be MENTAL
Cheers🍻
RP
Why do you guys wear Brussels sprout bags on your head?
Scrim is for adding material to break up your outline, camouflage.
@@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo it looks like a bag of Brussels sprouts on ya head
@@mamboos And?
@@hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo it’s not normal behavior. That’s all I’m saying. I know you are only following orders but it looks daft. Do you have to do a kit inspection of your sprout bags
@@mamboos There's the rub it is normal I think it's you that isn't 😂most countries use some form of scrim, shrimp net, etc.
All parents should call their first born son, Christian. Mohammed is the no1 boys name now in the UK and Spain. They are taking over😢
So, why are you called 'Aluminium Ladder?'
Satan is behind that
We have the same Birthday ,. Sept 15th .
The Day Of Mastery (Secret Language Book Of B Days)
Now aren’t you an interesting find.
Give me your DOB, I’ll show you.
Boy zone “ who we are “
I agree mate , I call it “ warrior gene” or “ knight gene”
Our work culture trying to breed it out of generations .
Just my crazy opinion .
Reality rules you .....
Fantasy fools you .....
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I can’t disagree with Craig, I’m ex British army…I’ve watched former members of my regiment go for the SAS, they failed. They were fit, switched on etc, but still failed.
They are a breed apart, they tend to be exceptionally switched on folk.
Fit, and naturally inclined to get fit and fitter. Their mindset is tough, from birth and moulded by their life. It’s an inbuilt resilience that I’d say the best analogy would be, it’s the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight. Their awareness and desire to get stuck into everything.
Not a fuck it mode, but a get in there and do it mode. They are doers, not shirkers.
I’ve met a very small handful of people in my life, military and civilian who I’d think they stand apart, who I think they’d had the ability, depth of character and hunger to do it. But not for the badge, but it’s because they are just that. Fit, capable, always doing something, hungry for the challenge etc.
wise wise man.....
These Mugs keep pushing that Garbage Huel brand. honestly, anyone that thinks drinking some thing that is processed and been sat on a shelf needs to give their head a wobble.
Where's all this 'Tier One' talk come from ? Is it a new thing? One seems to be a thing that's mentioned in the last few years . . .
Fucking outstanding. I would LOVE to try SAS selection. Climbing the Brecon Beacons would be fun.
Stag on first. Tours of norn iron, 1970 til 1979. Then selection my friend. All in the mind😂
What’s robust
Tough. Need to be physically AND mentally tough.
You don't break easily - physically or mentally
Able to keep going when you are in pain like very bad blisters.
Taking it raw no lube...no pullin' out
Buy a dictionary…..learn English.
OBI WAN NAIROBI!
Doesn't matter how fit and robust you guys are.... you're being led by sheep.
How did we go from great soldiers … to 100s of SAS & Delta doing podcasts and UA-cam … maybe I’m a different generation … I suppose it’s heroes pretending to be celebrities … and celebrities pretending to be heroes
This channel would seem to be ridiculous, given most people will never live this life. Preaching to whom?
Tldr massive balls, bigger brain, and prefrontal cortex so dense with neurons you can give yourself anorexia nervosa at will and then turn it off again lmao
too many ads.
cant train to do it? statements like this made it like they are demi god and defintely they're NOT
“You’re born to do it” 😂 proper divvy this guy.
@Joe11, Yes you are. You are born with that genetic make up some people do not have. He is far from a divvy. This guy is top tier.
You defo wouldnt call him a divvy to his face 😂
He's not wrong, though. Nobody can teach you how to get in the SAS.
No qualifications to be elected by God to serve he provides the strength wisdom and
Perseverance!
Our weapons are spiritual
Mighty in pulling down
Strongholds of the enemy!
I always thought it's genetic.
100% respect for what he's done, but listening to him talk is like listening to a glitching, digital radio station.
There is a reason this dude is not welcomed by the SAS. Stop giving this dude a platform
What did he do?
He was in SAS for 22 years.
Mate this bloke is fully flogging this SAS brand BS for all it's worth! Christian Craighead should be paying royalties to both the MOD and the average Taxpayer for use of the tag!
Shut your mouth.
He’s more than paid his dues for this country
Phil campion said you have more chance of being a pro footballer than passing selection ..
Or Phil having a slim waistline 😂
So fecking boring!
Jesus , he might have been a tier 1 operator , but he's painful to listen to 😴
Then don't listen 😀
@micheypatsa you're a bit of a clown aren't you ? ......probably on here all day chatting shit.
I felt no pain. What are you on about?
@@micheypatsa I stopped
@@KarmaFlight 🤡