Let's take another look at our boys, yes the world renowned special air services popularly known as the SAS.
In Syria
In this picture released by the british MOD:US Special Forces and British SAS Form Hunter Killer Unit “Task Force Black” to go after and “Smash The Islamic State in Syria. Yes our boys teach them who is the boss.
Special Air Service is one of the best Special Forces in UK. The Special Air Service was born in the African desert during World War 2 and has since carried out many operations and has served as a model for Special Forces around the world. It was reformed as part of the Territorial Army in 1947, and named the 21st Battalion, SAS Regiment. The Regular Army 22 SAS gained worldwide fame and recognition after successfully attacking the Iranian Embassy in London and rescuing hostages during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. It currently comprises one regular regiment and two territorial regiments. It's primary tasks are counter-terrorism in peacetime and special operations in wartime.
North African front. WWII Special Forces – British Special Air Service
Only the best of the best need apply for the Special Air Service. The selection process is one of the toughest in any military worldwide and the vast majority of candidates fail it.The SAS are constantly training - learning new techniques and honing existing ones.
British forces in Nigeria in fight against islamist terror group Boko Haram. The Nigerian army in conjunction with the British Military Advisory and Training Team has been brainstorming on ways to bring an end to islamic terrorist group Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria.
A typical SAS patrol is just 4 men, each expert in at least one specialized skill and proficient in several others.One Sabre Squadron is responsible for counter-terrorism duties, with a team on a constant state of alert. The 4 squadrons rotate through this role on a 6 monthly basis.
SAS In Libya: According to AFP British and French special forces were working with Libyan rebels on the eastern front, where the insurgents scored strategic blows against Moamer Kadhafi's forces working out of a large office with walls covered in maps and satellite photos. They were crucial in helping the rebels advanced towards Tripoli.
Intelligence Gathering:Sneaking into enemy territory to gather intelligence about troop strengths and movements is not as glamorous as leaping across embassy balconies but it is the bread and butter of special operations work. SAS recon teams must be able to remain hidden under the nose of the enemy for days on end, lurking concealed in dug out hides and on so-called 'hard routine' (no talking, no smoking, cooking etc). The Regiment trained to do this against the Russians but the techniques were used to great success in the barren hills of the Falklands and the hedgerows of
Northern Ireland.
BRITISH FORCES IN BOSNIA 1994: OPERATION GRAPPLE
Forward Air Control: With the emphasis on air power in modern warfare comes a need for skilled forward air controllers : men on the ground calling in air strikes. In any S.A.S. team there's likely to be one trooper specially trained to communicate with attack aircraft and guide them in for a strike. Sometimes a laser designator will be used to 'paint' the target; other times the attack aircraft will be guided in verbally. The S.A.S. called in air strikes against Scud launchers during the 1991Gulf War, against Serbian tanks in Bosnia in the 90s and against Taliban positions in the mountains of Afghanistan in 2001
In sierra leaone west Africa; How the British Army and the SAS helped end the civil war in Sierra Leone
Target Attacks - Behind The Lines Sabotage:The Special Air Service regiment began its life in World War 2, carrying out daring sabotage missions behind German lines, first in North Africa and then in the European theatre. The modern day S.A.S. keeps up the tradition and are experts at infiltration deep into enemy territory, destroying fuel dumps,communication lines, bridges and railway lines.