42RM
Banned
No he has not.But Hawky is correct about Delta and Rangers, and British SF units.
Anyway, as you were.
SAS and SBS requires a minimum of 18 months of service.
Which one do I pick?
SAS and SBS requires a minimum of 18 months of service.
NP8901
Banned
If you're referring to French SF,then you don´t know what you're talking about.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Indeed.
He said they need previous experience, which for British SF, Delta and Rangers is correct.
I disregarded the numbers stated as they were irrelevant.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
He wasn't. Although the French commando's require 9 months of prior service (iirc?) before undergoing selection?
Tankboy
The Brit Pack
Why would that be so.
I believe what 42 is getting at is that I was incorrect. And I was incorrect, I didn't account for UKSF (R), United Kingdom Special Forces Reserve, do not require any military experience, as I believe a civvie can join their ranks. I do not know whether the United States Special Operations Command, i.e: Delta Force, SEALs, US Army Rangers, etc have any "Reserve" units. Again, I could be wrong - feel free to correct me.
Anyway, to the Original Poster: Now that you've heard the views of the community and had some time to think over what we've said. Have you had any more thoughts on your Special Forces ambitions?
Anyway, to the Original Poster: Now that you've heard the views of the community and had some time to think over what we've said. Have you had any more thoughts on your Special Forces ambitions?
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Male civilians aged between 18 and 32 can join a UKSF(R) unit. (Or up to the age of 34 if you have military experience).
If my memory serves me correctly, US Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) units do have a civilian element.
42RM
Banned
Because you have learned a lot of bad habits which is not desirable in an SF environment. It is easier to mold raw material. Military skills can be learned - it is the appropriate brain they look for.
Try to read your post again. You admit several times that you are not sure that what you say is correct. What Froggy is trying to say is that none of you have the knowledge needed to guide this young man with regard to SF. Should we not let those who know with 100% certainty answer. What the rest of us think we know is insignificant. Fact above all.
Capt Frogman
Brit Pack (Troop Commander)
Very valid points.
British SF units will only look at those with previous military experience and they aren't in anyway disadvantaged, are they? One might say they are some of the truly elite units in the world.
No one is denying Froggy's knowledge. To do so would be foolish and disrespectful.
However, there are a number of other members on this forum with many years of first hand experience and knowledge.
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
I3BrigPvSk
The Viking
It might be confusing when it comes to the Seals; they accept civilians, but not to be a member of the Seal Team 6.
Do the SAS and the SBS accept people from all branches to apply and test to be a member?
I thought a service man was forced to serve longer than 18 months before he could be considered as an Operative in these two forces
Do the SAS and the SBS accept people from all branches to apply and test to be a member?
I thought a service man was forced to serve longer than 18 months before he could be considered as an Operative in these two forces
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
Can I join the seals? I've got plenty of my own blubber? 
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
Don't be silly!! it has an officer's 'tache but there's only one other person it can be, look how in love they are.
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
It can only be you tankie old lubber boy. Too much hair for me. 
The Highway Man
Brit Pack 2I/C
Not what we heard, besides, CF told us he just took you and you didn't resist. 