The Special Air Service or SAS is a regiment of the British Army constituted on 31 May 1950.It is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) and has served as a model for the special forces of many other countries all over the world. Special forces, or special operations forces, are military units highly trained to perform unconventional, often high-risk missions.
SAS found during the second world war in 1941, and reformed as Territorial Army in 1947. but today, SAS known by people as counter- terrorism in peacetime, and special forces when wartime.
The Territorial Army Special Air Service (reserve) Regiments undergo a different selection process, as a part-time programme over a longer period, designed to select volunteers with the right qualities. It is emphasised that to stand any chance of success volunteers must be physically fit at the start of the course. The qualities required are: Physically and mentally robust, Self-confident, Self-disciplined, Able to work alone, and Able to assimilate information and new skills
This is followed by Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) Training on Special Forces tactics, techniques and procedures. This is progressive with the emphasis on individuals assimilating new skills while under physical and mental pressure.
On successful completion of this training, ranks are badged as SAS(R) and deemed operationally deployable. They enter a probationary period during which they complete final training including a Basic Parachute Course and a Communications Course to be fit for mobilisation.
The Special Air Service Regiment has been awarded the following battle honours: North-West Europe (1944-45), Tobruk (1941), Benghazi Raid, North Africa (1940–43), Landing in Sicily. Sicily (1943), Termoli, Valli di Comacchio, Italy (1943–45), Greece (1944–45), Adriatic, Middle East (1943–44), Falkland Islands (1982), Western Iraq, Gulf (1991).
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