Bear Grylls strikes again !

DP supplies section at Rimmer and Felch. Not sure they have any singles left though only the twin packs. Got to say though the optional piggyback sheaths leave me somewhat confused.
 
Have not read all the posts so excuse me if I repeat.

The UK press have pointed out that, whatever feats of daring do he may have performed (with whatever injuries as a result), da Bear was never in the SAS. He was in a "territorial" unit, equivalent to our National Guard. He never tried to pass "selection" for the SAS. That means he honorably served his country - just not at any time in the SAS.
 
Thomas Linton said:
Have not read all the posts so excuse me if I repeat.

The UK press have pointed out that, whatever feats of daring do he may have performed (with whatever injuries as a result), da Bear was never in the SAS. He was in a "territorial" unit, equivalent to our National Guard. He never tried to pass "selection" for the SAS. That means he honorably served his country - just not at any time in the SAS.
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I've never been in the British military but don't they have "territorial SAS" units? Kind of like our own Special Forces reserve units which have seen their share of combat over the last decade.
 
Sidehill Gouger said:
I've never been in the British military but don't they have "territorial SAS" units? Kind of like our own Special Forces reserve units which have seen their share of combat over the last decade.
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Correct.


SELECTION
SAS (R) Selection and training takes 12 months with two intakes per year, starting in February and September. The components of the course are as follows:

1. APTITUDE

Candidates’ physical and mental endurance are tested, as well as their ability to navigate by day and night over arduous terrain. It culminates with ‘Endurance’ – a 64km march over the Brecon Beacons carrying over 60lbs. Aptitude comprises:

9 x weekends of endurance training.
1 x week endurance training in the Brecon Beacons.
1 x week assessment (Test Week) in the Beacons.

2. STANDARD OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE (SOP) TRAINING
Instruction in UKSF SOP’S and tactics comprises of:

9 x weekends patrol SOP’s including surveillance and reconnaissance.
1 x week live firing including patrol contact drills and Tp offensive action.
1 x 9 day battle camp comprising:
Live firing assessment.
Field training exercise to test the skills learned throughout Selection. This culminates in Conduct after Capture (CAC).
On successful completion of this training, ranks are badged as SAS(R) and are fit for appointment.

CONTINUATION TRAINING
Candidates who successfully complete Selection will enter a period of probation and must complete the following courses to be fit for mobilisation.

Basic Parachute Course.
SF Communications Course.
Main Training Period.
When fit for mobilisation ranks will maintain currency by completion of UKSF Military Annual training Tests (MATTs) and attendance on one or more Main Training Periods around the Globe. In addition, ranks who are fit for mobilisation may gain one or more of the following additional qualifications:


Patrol Medics
Enhanced Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Languages
Emergency Close Air Support
Support Weapons
Close Protection

And from Wiki:

SAS Reserve selection
The Territorial Army Special Air Service (reserve) Regiments undergo the same selection process, but as a part-time programme over a longer period:

nine weekends of endurance training;
one week endurance training in the Brecon Beacons, followed by
a one week assessment (Test Week) at the Beacons.[78]
This is followed by Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) Training, comprising:

nine weekends patrol SOP's including surveillance and reconnaissance;
one week live firing including patrol contact drills and troop offensive action;
a nine day battle camp comprising live firing assessment and field training exercise to test the skills learned throughout selection;
culminating in Conduct after Capture (CAC) training.[78]
On successful completion of this training, ranks are badged as SAS(R) and deemed fit for appointment. They enter a probationary period during which they complete final training:

Basic Parachute Course;
Special Forces Communications Course; and
a main training period to be fit for mobilisation.[78]
 
"A part-time reserve unit, 21 SAS consists of:

* 'HQ' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'A' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'C' Squadron (Basingstoke/Cambridge)
* 'E' Squadron (Newport/Exeter)

The Regiment's current role is to provide depth to the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group through the provision of individual and collective augmentation to the regular component of UKSF and standalone elements up to task group (Regimental) level, focused upon support and influence (S&I) operations to assist conflict stabilization."

Surely da Bear passed selection for 21st - SAS (R) Selection. It's no walk in the park:

Pre-Selection ----------- 1 weekend and 6 evenings.
Selection----------- 9 weekend and 19 evenings.
SF test week ----------- 1 week.
Continuation ----------- 6 weekend and 13 evenings.
Test exercise----------- 2 weeks.
Para Course ----------- 2 Weeks.
Signals Cadre----------- 1 week.
Probation----------- 12 months.

But da Bear ever wanted to join 22 SAS, he would have to pass SAS selection, a full-time six months process which he has never tried. Less than 10% of 22d SAS selection applicants pass.

A rather notable member of 22d SAS, "Chris Ryan" [22nd SAS use pseudonyms] has this to say about da Bear:

"I’ve got respect for Ray Mears because he’s very,very knowledgeable in his craft.

Bear Grylls goes on and on about an operation in Africa.

He tells people he broke his back on an operation but I don’t know where in Africa he would be doing an operation.

Nobody has been able to tell me that. I’ve spoken to several guys who were regimental sergeant majors and instructors in the regimental SAS but none of them could remember this operation.

And I just think, ‘F**k you, mate, there’s guys dying in Afghanistan and Iraq. You have to earn that beret’.”

SAS vet "Andy McNab" has also questioned Grylls' SAS credentials.


For myself, I did wonder how Grylls became as "survival expert for the SAS" by age 19. I would have thought a little more experience would have been required to be identified with the same role as "John 'Lofty' Wiseman."
 
Anyway, the parang like thing looks like it can be worth a second look. I'll rather wait for a review from someone who will test it
 
Thomas Linton said:
"A part-time reserve unit, 21 SAS consists of:

* 'HQ' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'A' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'C' Squadron (Basingstoke/Cambridge)
* 'E' Squadron (Newport/Exeter)

The Regiment's current role is to provide depth to the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group through the provision of individual and collective augmentation to the regular component of UKSF and standalone elements up to task group (Regimental) level, focused upon support and influence (S&I) operations to assist conflict stabilization."

Surely da Bear passed selection for 21st - SAS (R) Selection. It's no walk in the park:

Pre-Selection ----------- 1 weekend and 6 evenings.
Selection----------- 9 weekend and 19 evenings.
SF test week ----------- 1 week.
Continuation ----------- 6 weekend and 13 evenings.
Test exercise----------- 2 weeks.
Para Course ----------- 2 Weeks.
Signals Cadre----------- 1 week.
Probation----------- 12 months.

But da Bear ever wanted to join 22 SAS, he would have to pass SAS selection, a full-time six months process which he has never tried. Less than 10% of 22d SAS selection applicants pass.

A rather notable member of 22d SAS, "Chris Ryan" [22nd SAS use pseudonyms] has this to say about da Bear:

"I’ve got respect for Ray Mears because he’s very,very knowledgeable in his craft.

Bear Grylls goes on and on about an operation in Africa.

He tells people he broke his back on an operation but I don’t know where in Africa he would be doing an operation.

Nobody has been able to tell me that. I’ve spoken to several guys who were regimental sergeant majors and instructors in the regimental SAS but none of them could remember this operation.

And I just think, ‘F**k you, mate, there’s guys dying in Afghanistan and Iraq. You have to earn that beret’.”

SAS vet "Andy McNab" has also questioned Grylls' SAS credentials.


For myself, I did wonder how Grylls became as "survival expert for the SAS" by age 19. I would have thought a little more experience would have been required to be identified with the same role as "John 'Lofty' Wiseman."
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Funny that you mention Chris Ryan, he was in 23 SAS and then joined 22 SAS without having served in the regular army.

Oh, and just last year or the year before, 3 members of 21 SAS were killed in Aghanistan when their Land Rover hit a landmine.
 
heresay1 said:
Don't forget this!

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The put the edge on the wrong side of the blade! :eek:
 
Thomas Linton said:
"A part-time reserve unit, 21 SAS consists of:

* 'HQ' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'A' Squadron (Regent's Park)
* 'C' Squadron (Basingstoke/Cambridge)
* 'E' Squadron (Newport/Exeter)

The Regiment's current role is to provide depth to the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group through the provision of individual and collective augmentation to the regular component of UKSF and standalone elements up to task group (Regimental) level, focused upon support and influence (S&I) operations to assist conflict stabilization."

Surely da Bear passed selection for 21st - SAS (R) Selection. It's no walk in the park:

Pre-Selection ----------- 1 weekend and 6 evenings.
Selection----------- 9 weekend and 19 evenings.
SF test week ----------- 1 week.
Continuation ----------- 6 weekend and 13 evenings.
Test exercise----------- 2 weeks.
Para Course ----------- 2 Weeks.
Signals Cadre----------- 1 week.
Probation----------- 12 months.

But da Bear ever wanted to join 22 SAS, he would have to pass SAS selection, a full-time six months process which he has never tried. Less than 10% of 22d SAS selection applicants pass.

A rather notable member of 22d SAS, "Chris Ryan" [22nd SAS use pseudonyms] has this to say about da Bear:

"I’ve got respect for Ray Mears because he’s very,very knowledgeable in his craft.

Bear Grylls goes on and on about an operation in Africa.

He tells people he broke his back on an operation but I don’t know where in Africa he would be doing an operation.

Nobody has been able to tell me that. I’ve spoken to several guys who were regimental sergeant majors and instructors in the regimental SAS but none of them could remember this operation.

And I just think, ‘F**k you, mate, there’s guys dying in Afghanistan and Iraq. You have to earn that beret’.”

SAS vet "Andy McNab" has also questioned Grylls' SAS credentials.


For myself, I did wonder how Grylls became as "survival expert for the SAS" by age 19. I would have thought a little more experience would have been required to be identified with the same role as "John 'Lofty' Wiseman."
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BG climbed Mt. Everest. Besmirch that.
 
A knife and a parang should never have the same handle shape imho.
But i guess everything "BG" now has a sad name to it, in these virtual circles.
He could bring out a decent condom and no one would appreciate it. That is sad.
 
Beargod said:
I don't get why anyone would want someone else's name on their gear. Seems tacky to me.
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Like Busse, Buck, Kershaw, Fehrman, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Remington, etc.??? It sure is super tacky having someone else's name on your gear. .:rolleyes:

Not a fan of BG or anything(although I'm looking forward to trying out that parang). It just had to be pointed out.
 
bladerique said:
BG climbed Mt. Everest. Besmirch that.
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+1. Whatever else BG has done since to market himself or his brand, he was at one time the youngest Briton to climb Mt. Everest (at age 23). Also was the first to lead a team to circumnavigate the U.K. in a personal watercraft. Both these require some serious stones and serious skills. So no, it wouldn't surpirise me he was a survival specialist at 19.
 
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