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Borderline Illegal: The Story Behind the UK’s Most Secretive SOF Unit

The secretive SOF unit’s arsenal contained every weapon imaginable. But the unit was too irregular and unmanageable.

Military History Apr 06

UKSF operators (Image courtesy of YouTube.com).

How to train for covert ops: Behind the scenes with Britain’s most secretive SOF unit

This is a series. Read part one and two here. Camp Two was a different pudding. Not to say that the physical or mental pressure eased. But now it was selection by training as opposed to Camp One’s selection by torture. Nestled in rural Wales, Camp Two resembled an operational Detachment base. There was a bar, […]

Military History Oct 20

Royal Marine Commando during a ruck march. (Image courtesy of the British Ministry of Defence).

A mix of SAS and James Bond: The selection process for Britain’s most secretive SOF unit

You can read part one here. “From time to time, there is a requirement for men and women to volunteer to undertake special duties of a hazardous nature in Northern Ireland. Selection and training for the special duties is both rigorous and arduous. For further details, see defense council instructions…” Divine words for anyone stranded […]

Military History Oct 17

The 14 Intelligence Company Part III (Training)

The 14 Intelligence Company Part III (Training)

Camp Two was a different pudding. Not to say that the physical or mental pressure eased. But now it was selection by training as opposed to Camp One’s selection by torture. Nestled in rural Wales, Camp Two resembled an operational Detachment base. There was a bar, a TV room, lecture rooms, ranges, etc. Women and […]

Military History Aug 18

The 14 Intelligence Company (Part 2): Only few made it through Selection

The 14 Intelligence Company (Part 2): Only few made it through Selection

Read Part I here. “From time to time, there is a requirement for men and women to volunteer to undertake special duties of a hazardous nature in Northern Ireland. Selection and training for the special duties is both rigorous and arduous. For further details, see defense council instructions…” Divine words for anyone stranded in a […]

Military History Aug 13

The 14 Intelligence Company: Covert surveillance in Northern Ireland (Intro)

The 14 Intelligence Company: Covert surveillance in Northern Ireland (Intro)

You’ve heard about the Special Air Service (SAS). Perhaps you’ve heard about their maritime brethren, the Special Boat Service (SBS). Chances are, however, you haven’t heard about their youngest sibling, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR). And for a good reason. Created in 2005, this shadowy unit is the equivalent of America’s Intelligence Support Activity (ISA), […]

Military History Aug 05

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