Someone is confused over Special Forces and Special Operational Forces (includes US Army Special Forces [USSF], Army Rangers, AF PJ's, CCT's and SOW, Navy SEAL's and now Marine Special Operations Command [MARSOC]) Only USSF has the role of unconventional warfare so there is no competition in that arena. When you are the only competitor, you win.
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Originally posted by lemontree View PostNot quite, the 1er RPIMa and 2nd REP (Foreign Legion), are one of the best in the world, they are rated even better than SEAL or US Rangers.
It would have been some other Unit, maybe the Paras' or other grunt unit.;)
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To gain some understanding of what it takes to be a SAS soldier in New Zealand watch the very interesting TV series NZSAS -first among equals.
Go to youtube.com and search "NZSAS" to view.
As depicted in the program, NZSAS training and selection is based on the British SAS. Consequently, I would imagine the Australian, Canadian is similar as well.
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Originally posted by JodiSP View PostTo gain some understanding of what it takes to be a SAS soldier in New Zealand watch the very interesting TV series NZSAS -first among equals.
Go to youtube.com and search "NZSAS" to view.
As depicted in the program, NZSAS training and selection is based on the British SAS. Consequently, I would imagine the Australian, Canadian is similar as well.
Kiwi selection phase is 14 Days, British Selection phase is 28 Days. On day 1 with 22 SAS 10% have already failed. During selection with 22 SAS training is undertaken alone, no instructors or staff shouting at you to do better, Kiwis work in teams. The British SAS will only accept 2 - 7% of those that started.
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Originally posted by Officer of Engineers View PostThe differnces disappears after we have to work together. Otherwise, people get hurt.Nulli Secundus
People always talk of dying for their country, and never of making the other bastard die for his
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Originally posted by Chaobam Armour View PostThe only Countries that mirror British SAS Training is Australia and New Zealand, but it is not identical! There are a few Aussis and Kiwis that attempt to transfer across, they still have to undergo British Selection though, so some still don't succeed!!!!!
Kiwi selection phase is 14 Days, British Selection phase is 28 Days. On day 1 with 22 SAS 10% have already failed. During selection with 22 SAS training is undertaken alone, no instructors or staff shouting at you to do better, Kiwis work in teams. The British SAS will only accept 2 - 7% of those that started.
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Originally posted by 7thsfsniper View PostI think we ran about 5% in the late 80s. I've heard they opened up a lot now and the rate is higher. Any info on that?
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Originally posted by wrightwing View PostTo the best of my knowledge, there haven't been major changes in terms of quantity over quality, in selection rates. Of course the actual % isn't likely to be advertised.
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Originally posted by wrightwing View PostTo the best of my knowledge, there haven't been major changes in terms of quantity over quality, in selection rates. Of course the actual % isn't likely to be advertised.
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