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Copyright
Copyright 2016 Minnow Films Ltd
The right of Minnow Films Ltd to be identified as the Author of the Work has been asserted by that company in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
First published as an Ebook by Headline Publishing Group in 2016
Apart from any use permitted under UK copyright law, this publication may only be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, with prior permission in writing of the publishers or, in the case of reprographic production, in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency.
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eISBN: 9781472240705
SAS: WHO DARES WINS Series 12 20152016 Minnow Films Ltd
SAS: WHO DARES WINS is a trade mark or registered trade mark of Minnow Films Ltd
Photography by Ryan McNamara
Additional photographs courtesy of the DS
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Dedication
To the extraordinary men and women we had the honour to serve alongside during our military careers. This book is dedicated to those who supported us to achieve things we never thought possible, who returned with injuries both visible and invisible, and to those who never came home.
And to our families and friends at home for their enduring love and support we couldnt have done it without you.
Contents
PART ONE
JOINING THE ELITE
PART TWO
MISSION PLANNING
PART THREE
CONFLICT
PART FOUR
TEAMEWORK, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
PART FIVE
BECOMING THE THINKING SOLDIER
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
CASEVAC casualty evacuation
CO Commanding Officer
contact to intercept or engage with the enemy
DS Directing Staff: the assessors for SAS Selection
extract to remove personnel from a combat zone
Green Army the Regular Army
high-threat detention mission a mission where the aim is to detain a high-risk target such as a Taliban leader
IED improvised explosive device
IED facilitator someone who helps to build and distribute IEDs
intel intelligence
noisy a firefight: It got noisy in there pretty quickly.
NVGs night vision goggles
pass out to complete a military course
point man a soldier who leads a unit into a hostile position
Quick Reaction Force (QRF) a unit designed to provide a rapid response in unfolding situations
rebomb to reload a weapon
SAS Special Air Service
SBS Special Boat Service
tour a tour of duty: time spent in a hostile area, such as Iraq or Afghanistan
walk-in operation a mission where a unit arrives on foot
wet, a a hot drink. The word for a cup of tea in the Marines; in the Army, its known as a brew
Preface
Who Dares Wins: its long been our motto in the British Special Forces, a highly skilled unit of the militarys most effective soldiers. For much of our history, that one pithy statement has made for an apt summary of how we operate in the field of combat we dare, we win . In times of crisis, such as the infamous Iranian Embassy siege of 1980, in which 26 people were taken captive by terrorists, our operatives were deployed to resolve a pressurised hostage situation with force. In war zones, were dropped behind enemy lines in order to wreak havoc, killing high-profile targets and disrupting dangerous weapons systems on command. As far as the military are concerned, weve long been regarded as being the best of the best.
Theres more to a life in the Special Forces than simply exercising extreme violence, however. Our secretive work isnt only about aggression and selfless acts of bravery, though everybody in the Regiment is aware of the risks that face us in a theatre of war, where death, capture and torture are very real possibilities. Instead, we like to think of ourselves as Thinking Soldiers: individuals built to be both leaders and team players; schemers capable of adapting to any situation; Jacks and masters of all trades with a chameleon-like ability to blend into any situation undetected.
That is the reason why so many civilians are fascinated by the SAS and SBS. Countless books have been written about our work; feature films and documentaries have been made, too. The uniform probably helps. The Regiments all-black get-up and balaclavas carry an air of sophisticated menace, though a lot of the interest in our work focuses on the operations we execute and the physical hardships we endure along the way. A lot of people want to know exactly how tough somebody has to be to pass Selection, the gruelling entrance trial that works as a gateway into the Special Forces.
Over two seasons, our Channel 4 TV show, SAS: Who Dares Wins , has set out to do exactly that. Gathering together groups of civilian recruits, many of whom were considered to be at the peak of physical fitness, we pushed them through a diluted version of Selection over eight days. They suffered the same physical hardships, mental fatigue and emotional breakdowns experienced by most soldiers while attempting to make it into the Special Forces. Along the way, all of them learned something about their personal abilities as leaders and team players, whether they made it through to the finishing line (which very few did) or dropped out at the first stage. Strengths were highlighted, weaknesses exposed. As a result they became better leaders, better team players, better people , when they were returned to Real Life.
In the pages of SAS: Who Dares Wins Leadership Secrets from the Special Forces , weve distilled those same lessons, and many others, into a handbook for people of responsibility at all levels. It might be that youre the CEO of a multinational company or the founder of a new start-up; maybe you want to improve your communication skills as the manager of a local football team, or youre working as the new boss in a job where the mechanics and personalities of your group seem unfamiliar and have placed you outside your comfort zone. Either way, this book will deliver a series of battle-hardened leadership techniques for you to utilise, each one learned under pressure.
Split into five core sections, the book will detail the experiences that have led us, the four members of the show Ant Middleton, Jason Fox, Matthew Ollerton and Colin Maclachlan towards a life in the Special Forces, plus the hardships and lessons we had to experience in Selection before joining up with the toughest military unit in the world. From there well share our techniques with you on the subjects of Mission Planning; Conflict; Teamwork, Leadership and Responsibility; and Becoming the Thinking Soldier. Each chapter will tackle a leadership issue head on, such as how to handle a worst-case scenario or the techniques required to remain calm under extreme pressure. Well then deliver anecdotal evidence on how we resolved those same issues within conflicts, before breaking down the skills that are transferrable into a civilian context.
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