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1. www.nam.ac.uk › subjects › special-forcesSpecial Forces | National Army Museum

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   Jun 29, 2024 · What are the Special Forces? The Special Forces are made up of several elite military units with distinct areas of expertise. Personnel are drawn from all three branches of the armed forces.

2. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › special-forces-could-youSpecial Forces: Could you make the cut? | National Army Museum

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   23 hours ago · What are the Special Forces? The Special Forces are made up of several elite military units with distinct areas of expertise. Personnel are drawn from all three branches of the armed forces. find out more. story. Special Air Service. Created during the Second World War, the SAS operated behind enemy lines in North Africa and Europe.

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4. www.forces.net › services › armyNew Chief of the General Staff: British Army ... - Forces Network

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The newly appointed Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roly Walker has called for the British Army to greatly increase its lethality and become "more Special Forces". In his first public statement since taking up the position as head of the British Army earlier this month, Gen Sir Roly has stressed the need to strengthen the Armed Forces ...

5. greydynamics.com › uksf-the-united-kingdom-specialUKSF: The United Kingdom Special Forces - greydynamics.com

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The idea was to create special forces that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe ( source ). Therefore, the British established this small but well-trained and highly mobile assault and reconnaissance force. It was inspired by the mobile commandos of the Boer War (1899-1902).

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › Special-Air-ServiceSpecial Air Service (SAS) | History, Organization, & Operations

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   3 days ago · Special Air Service (SAS), elite British military force organized and trained for special operations, surveillance, and counterterrorism. The SAS is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF), which also includes the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, an integral signals regiment ...

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7. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › nato-and-british-armyNato and the British Army | National Army Museum

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   Jun 29, 2024 · As a result of its commitments to Nato, Britain had to convert the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) from a static occupation force in Germany consisting of two divisions into a field force of at least four divisions.

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   Is the SAS part of the British Special Forces (UKSF)?

   • The SAS is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF), which also includes the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, an integral signals regiment, and an air wing.

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   Who are the Special Forces?

   • The Special Forces are made up of several elite military units with distinct areas of expertise. Personnel are drawn from all three branches of the armed forces. Created during the Second World War, the SAS operated behind enemy lines in North Africa and Europe.

   Special Forces: Could you make the cut? | National Army Museum

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   What is the UK Special Forces (UKSF) unit headquarters?

   • The United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) Unit Headquarters. The SBS is the maritime special forces unit of the UKSF. Is mainly tasked with maritime counter-terrorism. Is described as the sister unit of the British Army 22 Special Air Service Regiment (22 SAS). The majority of SBS operators come from the Royal Marines Commandos.

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   Where did the British Special Forces come from?

   • UKSF Emblem ( source ). Today’s Special Forces have their origins in the commando units such as the Special Operations Executive (SOE) created during World War II. These Commandos, also known as British Commandos, were formed in June 1940, after the fall of France, following a request from Winston Churchill.

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9. www.army.mil › article › 27720210th Special Forces Group takes first as best combat divers ...

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Twelve two-man teams from across U.S. Army Special Forces, U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations, and U.S. Air Force Special Operations competed in a ten event, multiple day, and night...