h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Thanks for the suggestions of employment - nice that you care - but I'm fine

I'm about set out on a 10,000-mile horseback ride. The details are at:
http://www.goldfinch-equestrian.co.uk/nickspage.htm

Also, our 'conversation' got me thinking, and since I've got a bit of time on my hands at the moment, I decided to write a Guide Entry about selection.

It's called 'Passing the SAS Selection Course - Myth and Reality'. You can find it at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/brunel/A12936765

I've put it in for 'peer review', so if you want to go to that section and read it there, you could comment on it!

And take care yourself. My Dad was a surgeon - tough trade, so good luck.

No worries - you take care. Can't see myself as a top flight soldier though, I like some creature comforts too much.

Wattaray

You could always apply for the Royal Marines Cammando.

Sorry for the delay in response - just come back from hols. I hope that was a joke about the Marine Commandos.

Also I am a British citizen (born + lived here for 30yrs), but my parents are Indian, so I'm well tanned......I don't think I'd get on well in the armed services, especially the Marines .

Wattaray

stuart - there is a pre selection fitness test that must be completed in order to be accepted. This is called the SAS Briefing course which consists of a full week of physical tests similar to the ones on selection itself. I know this coz i've just done it myself!

there is a pre selection fitness test - i've just done it. Its calles the SAS briefing course which lasts for a week consisting of various physical tests similar to those on selection itself. It was hard as fck!

http://groups.msn.com/SASRSelection

I have studied various sources about the SAS, but I haven't been able to find what medical history you need to attempt Selection. I've heard that you can't have had asthma problems for four years, can anyone confirm that? Thanks.

sorry mate- dunno, but can say that sadly is for life, not just for xmas. You may not get a flare up for a while- but you are always susceptible to it.

Anyways, with the new series of Spooks starting, i wonder how does one get recruited?

Wattaray.

Well, I think it was 'not being affected by asthma within 4 years'. Chances are still pretty low, thanks anyway mate.

Another thought, what does anyone know about the new SRR?

Just saw Ultimate Force............where the heck do they get their research from...........it's hardly entertainment + I'm not sure any of it is feasible. Bring back Soldier Soldier.......at least that was semi- digestable.

Wattaray Bro

Hi,if you have asthma can you still join? i have asthma but it is very mind i havnt needed medication for years and doesnt realy affect me.

sorry just read the comment about asthma above but if u dont tell them u have it do u have to have proof of ur medical history

I guess they look at your medical records.

I've filled in British army Medical forms for hopeful applicants and there is a section on chronic diseases, such as Asthma, eczema, diabetes, etc. I also remember a psychological question, about prior depressive illness. Pretty tough really!!!

is it possible to shoot left handed in the sas

I don't know much about weapons, but I assume with small fore-arms its ok- but a rifle would be tricky!!!

Sorry I meant fire-arms!!

How come the States has more Special Forces than the UK (proportion wise)- they have Rangers, Delta force, Navy Seals, and probably other units.

Does the Unit (TV programme) have any bearing on the SAS, or are they similar. I think they are based on Delta force (US special Forces)

Wattaray

Are the Special Forces involved with the madness that the Somali pirates are causing!!!