What is the SAS and SBS?

The Special Boat Service is the maritime special forces unit of the United Kingdom Special Forces and is described as the sister unit of the British Army 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (22nd SAS), with both under the operational control of the Director Special Forces.

Which is tougher SBS or SAS?

With the SBS (until recently) drawing its ranks from the Royal Marines, it is suggested that an SBS operator has a greater level of experience of soldiering than many of their SAS counterparts. The demands of working in the water demands a higher level of fitness and mental toughness than the SAS.

What are the roles of Special Forces in the British Army?

The roles of the British Army’s special forces unit, the 22nd Special Air Service, include counter-terrorism and reconnaissance. The SAS is one of the world’s most renowned and respected special forces regiments. The SBS is the Royal Navy’s special forces unit.

What does SAS stand for in the British Army?

Special Air Service (SAS) The Special Air Service (SAS) is the British Army’s most renowned special forces unit. From the moment several black-clad figures appeared on the balconies of the Iranian Embassy in London in 1980, the Special Air Service became ‘celebrities’ both at home and oversees.

What is the difference between the SAS and the SBS?

The Special Air Service (SAS) The roles of the British Army’s special forces unit, the 22nd Special Air Service, include counter-terrorism and reconnaissance. The SBS is the Royal Navy’s special forces unit. The Special Forces Support Group provides combat support to SAS & SBS operations.

What is the Special Air Service section of elite UK forces?

The Special Air Service section of Elite UK Forces features : Special Air Service Organisation. The 22nd Special Air Service regiment (22 SAS) comprises of 4 active ‘sabre’ squadrons : A, B, D, & G, each made up of around 60 men. Each Squadron is made up of 4 troops with each troop specialising in certain areas of expertise.