In a recent series, we examined the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) spectrum. In this series, we'll review the elite components within the conventional British forces. We will start with one of the U.K.'s most renowned units: the Royal Marines, an elite amphibious commando force of the Royal Navy. The Royal Marines (RM), or Bootnecks as they call themselves, are a … [Read more...] about Breaking down the British elite forces: The Royal Marine Commandos (RM)
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Disbanded but not forgotten: The Czech Special Operations Group
The Special Operation Group (SOG) was a SOF unit from the Czech Republic. The unit was part of the Military Police and was one of the youngest units kicking around having been formed only in 2002. SOG consisted of two departments: the Department of Protection for the Minister of Defense and the Combat Operation Department. SOG was there to assist regular Czech forces and of … [Read more...] about Disbanded but not forgotten: The Czech Special Operations Group
A Shieldmaiden Among Us: Female becomes the first to pass Parachute Regiment selection
The coveted maroon beret of the parachute regiment, better known as the Paras, has long been a symbol of elite warriors. British Army officer captain Rosie Wild, age 28, of 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, has become the first woman to pass the arduous All Arms Pre-Parachute Selection (AAPPS), also known as P Company, the Para selection process. Several women … [Read more...] about A Shieldmaiden Among Us: Female becomes the first to pass Parachute Regiment selection
Ukrainian forces under heavy assault from Russian-backed separatists
Russian backed separatists forced Ukrainian troops, from the 72nd Armoured Brigade based in Zolote, Luhansk region, to withdraw on February 18th, 2020. This has been the most intense engagement since the conflict broke out in 2014. This does not bode well for the ongoing peace negotiations. The Ukrainian TSN TV news service reported that not only separatists staged an assault … [Read more...] about Ukrainian forces under heavy assault from Russian-backed separatists
UK Special Forces breakdown: The Special Air Service (SAS)
Note: This is part five of a multi-part series exploring the various units within the U.K. Special Forces (UKSF). The Special Air Service (SAS) is the British Army’s most distinguished and renowned special forces unit. From the moment operators of the 22 SAS emerged on the balconies of the Iranian embassy in London in 1980, the SAS became famous both at home and overseas. … [Read more...] about UK Special Forces breakdown: The Special Air Service (SAS)