United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) is a directorate comprising the Special Air Service, the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, the Special Forces Support Group, 18 (UKSF) Signal Regiment and the Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing. [2][3][4][5][6]

The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. It was founded as a regiment in 1941 by David Stirling, and in 1950 it was reconstituted as a corps. [5] The unit specialises in a number of roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action and special reconnaissance.

Director Special Forces (DSF) is the senior British Armed Forces officer responsible for the United Kingdom Special Forces. The post is a senior role within the Ministry of Defence (MoD). [1] .

21 & 23 SAS are an integrated part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group comprising regular and reserve units, operating at the strategic , and tactical level. They operate in difficult and often changing circumstances, where the requirement for maturity and sound judgement is paramount.

Jan 16, 2020 · 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. Their motto, “Who Dares Wins,” has...

Profiles of British special forces and elite units, featuring UKSF units the Special Air Service Regiment and the Special Boat Service, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment and the Special Forces Support Group. The site also features the elite units of the Parachute Regiment and the Royal Marine Commandos.

United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group is a directorate of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). UKSF is commanded by Director Special Forces (DSF), usually a Brigadier, a post that has to date always been filled by a SAS Brigadier.

After the Second World War, the British Government realised the need for small, highly capable special forces units that could be deployed anywhere in the world. The response was the creation of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS).

Dec 8, 2023 · One of the most elite UK forces, the SBS, is responsible for maritime counter-terrorism and amphibious warfare. The SBS is considered the sister unit of the Special Air Service (SAS). Both units are directly supported by the Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR).

A look at the weapons used by the Special Air Service, the UK's special forces unit, including the C8 assault rifle and MP5 sub machine gun