I don’t think people truly understand just how hard and gruelling it is to even get to the point of attempting SF selection. Yes it’s Special Forces, yes they’re gucci as f**k, but it’s an extremely demanding job with an even more arduous selection process, compared to that of the standard Army/Navy selection process. You’ve probably all seen them on TV and thought yeah they’re pretty badass or maybe some young lad's talk about how their family members had previously served in SF and they want to follow in their footsteps, but those were different times, and you aren’t them. The best advice any former soldier could ever give you if you’re actually considering this as a career choice, is to firstly join a combat unit (Army, Paras, Marines etc) and get some good years experience actually soldiering. I’m talking 3-5 years at least before you even consider SF. You might love soldering or you might hate it. Trust me, it’s amazing how quickly people can change their minds after a 15 mile yomp carrying 100lbs+, or spending 3 weeks in -30 conditions in Norway, or being soaking wet through for 8 weeks straight getting bit to f**k in the Jungle. Being cold, wet, tired and hungry and still having the determination to crack-on is what it’s all about and essentially what SF are looking for, so just a few thoughts for you to consider. On another note. Go SAS if you’re an ugly motherf**ker Go SRR if you have a photographic memory and are a proper computer geek Go SBS if you’re a staxx, essence looking motherf**ker And if you fail all that then give BPT/Pathfinder/SFSG a crack. 👍🏻
One of my family members served in the sbs from 1986-1999 at the time it was called the special boat squadron I believe and he told me the difference in training is the sas focus on running where's the sbs will do more water based exercises
@@Boxer-zv7eu It's not the same SBS candidates have more challenging parts during selection hell they have to take the SF briefing course before the main thing just to be considered for selection and even that's hard to pass,similar to the PRMC before you can start the main 32 weeks training and let's not forget the challenging diving course after the tactical questioning phase
@@JLOCC23424 hey mate, I’m a marine myself, the selection for sas and sbs is the same from hills through to SERE, then sbs have continuation training (jumps, dives ect)
You must serve at least 2 years in a 'normal' military Regiment/Corps before applying: there is no direct entry. For your best chance, you'd need to join an infantry unit, and the Parachute Regiment probably gives you that best chance. Infantry training is arduous and gruelling enough. The odds are stacked against you long before you even ask your Troop Sergeant you want to apply for Special Forces selection!!!
@@Danny-vj4fy their fitness would be of a standard that they feel is ready to start the course. Some however, have prepared much better than others. Some are super fit and others just regular soldier fitness
The Territorial Army (TA) underwent significant restructuring in recent years. As part of this process, many TA units, including 23 SAS(V), were relocated or disbanded. So what really is left of the reserve special forces? In 1998 and 1999, I was lucky enough to attend and complete two survival course conducted by members of 23 SAS(V). At that time, they were based in Gorton Manchester but I don't think that they are there any longer.
I'm an international student in the UK , 11 years military service in my home country (common wealth), age 30, i wish to join the SAS 21/23 reserve, but from reading comments here, it seems like I would hsve to first join the British army before the SAS, that would put me at least 33yrs , which is kind of a late military age, is there any way around this ?
Guys i am greek with pre settled got 2 years here but i would love to devote my life to sas,thing is i cannot because i need british passport although my english are proficiency level and waiting 3 more years will make me forget about it......
I that’s me at the click of a button on cod, or any of Thomas Clancy’s first person shooters. In reality I have a very strong opinion Bolstered by my ever growing need of information gathering from not just the likes of msn, (bbc! But from everything everyone and everywhere…I can’t be re conditioned although I do like the fitness part that lounging on a couch or gaming seat can not replace, and all that just to go someone else’s dirty work …NEVER!
Do members of 63 signal regiment (reserve) wear a sand colour beret with the xiphos and signals ensignia the same as 18th signal regiment or do they wear the jimmy on their beret
@@MilitaryFitness Only partly correct. It's the same as any other squadron in 18 signal regiment - the SFCs who have passed selection wear the xiphos sword cap badge, and everyone else (general support signallers) wear jimmy
The regiment or role you join is completely irrelevant. You can be a chef in the navy or IT technician in the RAF, it doesn't matter at all. You just do your 2 years, apply, and then, if accepted, you go on the BAC.
@@travisbickle0526 you are right in one respect that anyone can go for selection but if you are telling me that a chef who has never done Jnr or snr Brecon stands just a good as chance as an infanteer then I totally disagree
@MilitaryFitness well yeah an infanteer has the advantage of green skills so would be easier for them. But all i was saying was that anyone, regardless of capbadge, can apply
America copied the SAS and SBS when we saw the need, we finally returned the favor with SRR. UKSF saw what our ISA (“The Secret Army of Northern Virginia”) contributed and realized that they needed the same capabilities.
*Not so, complete nonsense.* It wasn't about realising a gap in capabilities and forming a unit to cover them. The roles that the SRR cover were formerly conducted by 22 SAS and the SBS, a point that completely refutes your claim. I'll state that again; for decades 22 SAS/SBS carried out the roles now covered by the SRR. A primary reason being the scope of specialities undertaken by 22 SAS/SBS was becoming unworkable, simply too much to cover by one unit, or between them. Hence the formation of the SRR to relieve that pressure. *Another point against your nonsense is that the SRR subsumed a former unit specialising in Northern Ireland that was also conducting roles similar to what the SRR do,* 14 Int., or fully; Special Reconnaissance Unit/14 Field Security and Intelligence Company. *This unit (yet another point against your claim) was trained by 22 SAS in elements of its role.*
I think thou protest too much. You are making my argument for me; this task was its own thing, deserving of it being a standalone unit. Agree to disagree, even if it is only about the origin date of the respective units. We are stronger together. 5 Eyes.
@@oddcarsandbaddecisions Yet more nonsense, merely the type of defiant response of one knowing they are wrong. - I clearly refuted your claim that the SRR was formed to *cover capabilities not already employed,* and that it was inspired by ISA. Both claims being nonsense, that's rubbishing your argument, not making it for you.
@@MilitaryFitness I have seen that for average it is 30k a year which a joke if you think about the effort and risk that is included in this proffesion.
It depends on where you're originally from, what age you left and how long you've been 'British'. Some Nationalities are barred from UK military service.
@@ismail79628 you can only join SBS(R) if you are currently serving or have previous service in the British military even then , at 44 it will be huge undertaking.
I did a whole press up yesterday so I think I’m ready.
Me too mate, me too
Lmao
I done 2
😂😂😂😂
Drove through pool yesterday. So pretty much makes me SBS...@MilitaryFitness
I don’t think people truly understand just how hard and gruelling it is to even get to the point of attempting SF selection. Yes it’s Special Forces, yes they’re gucci as f**k, but it’s an extremely demanding job with an even more arduous selection process, compared to that of the standard Army/Navy selection process. You’ve probably all seen them on TV and thought yeah they’re pretty badass or maybe some young lad's talk about how their family members had previously served in SF and they want to follow in their footsteps, but those were different times, and you aren’t them.
The best advice any former soldier could ever give you if you’re actually considering this as a career choice, is to firstly join a combat unit (Army, Paras, Marines etc) and get some good years experience actually soldiering. I’m talking 3-5 years at least before you even consider SF.
You might love soldering or you might hate it. Trust me, it’s amazing how quickly people can change their minds after a 15 mile yomp carrying 100lbs+, or spending 3 weeks in -30 conditions in Norway, or being soaking wet through for 8 weeks straight getting bit to f**k in the Jungle. Being cold, wet, tired and hungry and still having the determination to crack-on is what it’s all about and essentially what SF are looking for, so just a few thoughts for you to consider.
On another note.
Go SAS if you’re an ugly motherf**ker
Go SRR if you have a photographic memory and are a proper computer geek
Go SBS if you’re a staxx, essence looking motherf**ker
And if you fail all that then give BPT/Pathfinder/SFSG a crack. 👍🏻
You are right there buddy. I like the part at the bottom as well 😂😂
Good advice mate 🇬🇧
I can tell Ur a bootkneck or a 29 or 59 army cabbage head
What exactly is a “staxx, essence, looking f**ker”?
Thanks a lot for the advice mate
Deffo something to strive towards! Great video man
Thanks a lot buddy.
One of my family members served in the sbs from 1986-1999 at the time it was called the special boat squadron I believe and he told me the difference in training is the sas focus on running where's the sbs will do more water based exercises
Yeah, both really difficult jobs with the sbs focussing on maritime conflicts
@@MilitaryFitness I personally think they're the best of all time since no one knows who they are or what they do because that's how good they are
Actually the training is the same for both :)
@@Boxer-zv7eu It's not the same SBS candidates have more challenging parts during selection hell they have to take the SF briefing course before the main thing just to be considered for selection and even that's hard to pass,similar to the PRMC before you can start the main 32 weeks training and let's not forget the challenging diving course after the tactical questioning phase
@@JLOCC23424 hey mate, I’m a marine myself, the selection for sas and sbs is the same from hills through to SERE, then sbs have continuation training (jumps, dives ect)
You must serve at least 2 years in a 'normal' military Regiment/Corps before applying: there is no direct entry. For your best chance, you'd need to join an infantry unit, and the Parachute Regiment probably gives you that best chance. Infantry training is arduous and gruelling enough.
The odds are stacked against you long before you even ask your Troop Sergeant you want to apply for Special Forces selection!!!
👍🏻
Right thanks. Bout to start forgetting about my covid and start exercising more because of this. Thanks bro
That’s the spirit. Good luck
You too
Oh wait
@@Geinky 😂😂
Hi Sam is there any reason as to why you haven't included the special forces support group, joint special forces aviation wing and RAF 47 squadron.
Yeah, I just included the ones that require a selection course over the hills etc.
63signal sqn 22 sas the best job I ever had.Great lads your best friend,s.good video thank you🇬🇧👍🏵️
Thanks for the comment. I bet you thoroughly enjoyed your time in there.
@@MilitaryFitness Damn right injury put an end to it.Would do it all again.RIP.Cpl John Mac(friend and DS).And thank you for replying 👍🇬🇧🏵️👑
@@fmruksf6614 have a good weekend buddy👍🏻👍🏻
U guys to👍
Mate, what do you mean 63 Signal Squadron 22 SAS? 63 are a reserve unit and nothing to do with 22. They support 21 and 23.
Heads up to the special forces
Great video for future aspirations
Cheers JP
@@MilitaryFitness What levels of fitness do the blokes who attend the briefing course have? Just curious
@@Danny-vj4fy their fitness would be of a standard that they feel is ready to start the course. Some however, have prepared much better than others. Some are super fit and others just regular soldier fitness
@@MilitaryFitness Fairs. Respect to the people who even volunteer for the briefing course
The Territorial Army (TA) underwent significant restructuring in recent years.
As part of this process, many TA units, including 23 SAS(V), were relocated or disbanded.
So what really is left of the reserve special forces?
In 1998 and 1999, I was lucky enough to attend and complete two survival course conducted by members of 23 SAS(V). At that time, they were based in Gorton Manchester but I don't think that they are there any longer.
Could you give me some details on the special forces support group training?
I'm just about ready to leave the cadets, can't wait to apply to become a Super Army SOlider in the S.A.S. In Arduis Fidelis!
Good luck mate👍🏻👍🏻
Well condensed Sam.
Cheers Oggie
My dad was in the. Sas from 1989 to 1995
That’s cool 🫡🫡
My goal is to become an SAS reserve soldier.
Good luck buddy, and be sure to train hard
Good luck pal you can do it you can do it 💪 never give up
Is the (Royal Marine -> 45 Commando -> mountain leader) route the most direct and best preparing career path to enter into SRS/SRR?
It will certainly prepare you for it but I wouldn’t say it’s the most direct. You can attempt SRR selection from any cap badge mate.
Hi mate are you in the marines?
Am a Kenyan and I have trained in Kenyan special force how can I join US special forces
You will need to try and join the army first
20 years in the Army?? Thought you'd have a bit more info apart from the usual that's out there about selection.
What sort of info are you after buddy?
as a american how do i join the SAS? i’m 18 years old
You would have to join the British army first buddy
The only down full for me would be heights
Heights can be really tricky to overcome
Do you need to join a specific regiment and do like 2 or more years of service before you can apply for the SAS
It doesn’t matter what regt you join but a couple of years experience will help
I'm an international student in the UK , 11 years military service in my home country (common wealth), age 30, i wish to join the SAS 21/23 reserve, but from reading comments here, it seems like I would hsve to first join the British army before the SAS, that would put me at least 33yrs , which is kind of a late military age, is there any way around this ?
You will at least need to be a reserve to join the SF
Guys i am greek with pre settled got 2 years here but i would love to devote my life to sas,thing is i cannot because i need british passport although my english are proficiency level and waiting 3 more years will make me forget about it......
I think you should be able to if your Greek they do take commonwealth countries
Hi I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦can I still join S.A.S
I think it will depend if you can get the clearances
Wow so cool
Thanks Soun.
If I wanted to join the srr what would be the best route of doing this any help would be greatly appreciated thank you
Join the army and then you would have to apply from whatever regiment you were at.
@@MilitaryFitness Thank you for the help
Am a little late however if I applied as an army officer can I still join the SAS?
Yes
@@MilitaryFitness thanks for the reply
Does any1 Know the age limit for someone currently serving in the armed forces ?
I am not sure currently. I think it’s around 34 though
Age limit for uksf selection is now completely scrapped. You can even apply on your 40s now if you wanted to.
Can I join SAS while I continue the study as well?
No
You need to be dedicated, can't serve two masters.
Can members of the RAF (not raf regiment) join special forces units?
Yes they can.
I that’s me at the click of a button on cod, or any of Thomas Clancy’s first person shooters.
In reality I have a very strong opinion Bolstered by my ever growing need of information gathering from not just the likes of msn, (bbc! But from everything everyone and everywhere…I can’t be re conditioned although I do like the fitness part that lounging on a couch or gaming seat can not replace, and all that just to go someone else’s dirty work …NEVER!
Each to their own🫡
I'm a bit forgetful and run like a girl. Would I have a chance in the SAS ?
The perfect candidate
Love the American in the thumbnail for a UKSF info vid 😂
All the the British ones had tape over their eyes.
Are Irish citizens allowed to join up after years of service? (I wasn't born in Ireland, I do hold an Irish citizenship)
Yes they are
@@MilitaryFitness Thanks.
Can nepali british gurkha join in SAS😊
If you can get the clearances
Do members of 63 signal regiment (reserve) wear a sand colour beret with the xiphos and signals ensignia the same as 18th signal regiment or do they wear the jimmy on their beret
They will wear the jimmy
@@MilitaryFitness Only partly correct. It's the same as any other squadron in 18 signal regiment - the SFCs who have passed selection wear the xiphos sword cap badge, and everyone else (general support signallers) wear jimmy
Can you become a SAS reserve while being an army officer
Only if you are an officer in the reserves
Do you need any previous military experience to join
You just have to join the army and submit an application once you are in
@@MilitaryFitness thanks
You need an update on things ?
I am 15 what steps should I take to be good enough for it and what branch should I join to have the best chance to get in
Plan for the Paras or infantry
The regiment or role you join is completely irrelevant. You can be a chef in the navy or IT technician in the RAF, it doesn't matter at all. You just do your 2 years, apply, and then, if accepted, you go on the BAC.
@@travisbickle0526 you are right in one respect that anyone can go for selection but if you are telling me that a chef who has never done Jnr or snr Brecon stands just a good as chance as an infanteer then I totally disagree
@MilitaryFitness well yeah an infanteer has the advantage of green skills so would be easier for them. But all i was saying was that anyone, regardless of capbadge, can apply
America copied the SAS and SBS when we saw the need, we finally returned the favor with SRR. UKSF saw what our ISA (“The Secret Army of Northern Virginia”) contributed and realized that they needed the same capabilities.
*Not so, complete nonsense.*
It wasn't about realising a gap in capabilities and forming a unit to cover them.
The roles that the SRR cover were formerly conducted by 22 SAS and the SBS, a point that completely refutes your claim.
I'll state that again; for decades 22 SAS/SBS carried out the roles now covered by the SRR. A primary reason being the scope of specialities undertaken by 22 SAS/SBS was becoming unworkable, simply too much to cover by one unit, or between them. Hence the formation of the SRR to relieve that pressure.
*Another point against your nonsense is that the SRR subsumed a former unit specialising in Northern Ireland that was also conducting roles similar to what the SRR do,* 14 Int., or fully; Special Reconnaissance Unit/14 Field Security and Intelligence Company. *This unit (yet another point against your claim) was trained by 22 SAS in elements of its role.*
I think thou protest too much. You are making my argument for me; this task was its own thing, deserving of it being a standalone unit. Agree to disagree, even if it is only about the origin date of the respective units. We are stronger together. 5 Eyes.
@@oddcarsandbaddecisions Yet more nonsense, merely the type of defiant response of one knowing they are wrong.
- I clearly refuted your claim that the SRR was formed to *cover capabilities not already employed,* and that it was inspired by ISA. Both claims being nonsense, that's rubbishing your argument, not making it for you.
@@Dr.Ian-Plect agree to disagree! Cheers!
@@oddcarsandbaddecisions Your agenda is more transparent than water, you are wrong and you know it.
Muted.
how much does SAS active combat soldier makes a year in UK? Or on a war when deployed?
I am not entirely sure as it would be dependant on rank, but in addition to their pay they would have a lot of extra bonuses
@@MilitaryFitness I have seen that for average it is 30k a year which a joke if you think about the effort and risk that is included in this proffesion.
@@lektorluigi8932 they get way more than that with all their bonuses
Can any infantry regiment join special forces or is it mainly paras and marines?
And can anyone join the pathfinders or is that just paras?
Anyone can mate.
Anyone can join the pathfinders as well
@Tjmaster Blaster yep, absolutely anyone in the army
@Tjmaster Blaster good luck mate, let me know how you get on.
Howzit mate. What is the oldest you can be to join the SF ?
Oh and can commonwealth citizens join the SF without being a British citizen.. thanks
I am not certain, I will have a look on Monday. I do thinks it’s around 34-36 years old
I would appreciate it, thanks man. Really enjoying your content btw ! 🤙
@@Wildsidewiththai thanks a lot mate. If I haven’t got back to you by lunchtime on Monday just send me another message to remind me
Howzit mate. This is the reminder 👍
so if i fail then i cant rejoin?
3 attempts
Can i join sas as a naturalized Citizen?
I think so.
It depends on where you're originally from, what age you left and how long you've been 'British'.
Some Nationalities are barred from UK military service.
Ah a video very suited for me
Thought you would like it buddy
I was just about to comment ‘where you @ this is all you’ brother 😂
@@SOLDAT_NG haha jokes
@@DJRAJEE how’d brief go? Just passed RGMD got the medical on the 2nd August
@@SOLDAT_NG nice bro, yeh went alright I’ve got main board in September now
i think am ready to become a special forces
I thinks so too buddy 💪🏻💪🏻
@@MilitaryFitness can you please send me more information about the British special forces
@@MilitaryFitness and I will like to apply as a full-time soldier
@@MilitaryFitness I have been doing a lot of push ups 3km run bleep test and so on
@@jonathanelems2296 you got this buddy 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Can we join them if we are from another country
As long as you are in the British army first then you can apply, regardless of nationality.
I think you need to live here around 5 years
What is the maximum age for sbs reserve
I am not certain of that but I would imagine around 34
There is no cut off age anymore, you just need to be able to give 6 years ROS, a 46 yo passed joint selection and went to Poole 2 years ago
@@skymacuk I did not know that. Thanks for the info 👍🏻👍🏻
@@skymacuk I'm 44 so i could join
@@ismail79628 you can only join SBS(R) if you are currently serving or have previous service in the British military even then , at 44 it will be huge undertaking.
Can a United States Citizen join ?..
You have to probably naturalise in the uk first
Its cool but i want to be in the air corps
Is this what you read or. Are you 23 s
This is fact
Not bloody likely
😂😂👏👏
Can someone serving still attempt selection at 35?
I think so
Age limit for all uksf units and selection has now been removed. You could apply in your 40s if you wanted to
Do I have to first join any of the British military regs and complete training to be able to join the sas?
Yes mate
@@MilitaryFitness thanks lad just wondering as I’m 16 rn and have been thinking about it for a while now
Can a United States Citizen join ?..
I think you would have to be a dual national