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Monday
17th February 2003
The SAS - a brief history |
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of the SAS in film and in action |
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As
another set of volunteers goes through hell to prove they're tough
enough for the SAS we look at the history of the regiment. |
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Watch
a special slide show
on the history of the SAS and the growth of their mystique
To watch this you need Real Player - for details
on how to get it go to the BBC
download guide |
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On
average only 10 out of the 125 people taking the selection procedure
will pass. |
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The
first three weeks of selection is held in the Brecon Beacons
and Black Mountains. |
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One
of the toughest tests is the notorious Long Drag. |
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Soldiers
have to complete a 40 mile course carrying a 55lb back. |
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To
pass the course they have to complete the 40 miles in between
20 and 24 hours. |
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After
completing this section the survivors are moved on to the jungle
phase. |
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The
final phase of selection is Escape and Evasion and TQ( or Tactical
Questioning). |
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The
soldiers are on the run usually for about 3 days. |
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If
you pass all sections then you can join the SAS, and the real
work begins. |
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