SASR troops have also served in Somalia, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as many other peacekeeping missions. The SASR also provides a counter-terrorist capability, and has …

The primary role of the Special Forces Task Group was to secure an area of western Iraq from which it was feared that SCUD missiles could be launched. The SAS successfully entered Iraq …

Apr 25, 2016 · They would observe and report on the main access routes when the ‘shock and awe’ bombardment of Baghdad began. The rest of the squadron would lead a combined Allied …

May 9, 2003 · Australian SAS troops were involved in one of the first ground attacks of the Iraq war, fighting and capturing Iraqi soldiers more than a day before the first US bombs slammed …

Jun 3, 2017 · Elements of 1st Squadron, SAS, entered Iraq on 18 March 2003, and may well have fired the first shots of the war. In western Iraq, the SAS located and destroyed launch sites for …

Nov 20, 2019 · Once on the ground in Western Iraq, SASR marauded far and wide, capturing vital airfields, interdicting senior Iraqi officials attempting to flee to Syria and, along with the British …

The SASR provided the majority of the ground force element of the Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, moving in quickly and successfully, thus enhancing Australia's standing …

Apr 25, 2003 · Within an hour of crossing into Iraq, the regiment was engaged in its first firefight. In the first 48 hours there were two more big battles but no sleep. The SAS may specialise in …

Soldiers from various units went to Iraq to provide security for Australian defence and diplomatic personnel working in Baghdad. These included a detachment from the 2nd Battalion, Royal …

Andy began his military within the British army serving as infantry soldier joining at the age of 16. During his time he did multiple deployments to Northern Ireland and was involved in the …