Suppressed Armament Systems | Blast Diverter

Those of us who have had the pleasure of shooting suppressed weapons know how much more enjoyable those little cylinders can make the shooting experience.  Similarly, we who have stood next to someone on the range who was shooting with a muzzle brake on a magnum caliber or a short barreled rifle will attest that experience is about as […]

Suppressed Armament Systems | Blast Diverter

Those of us who have had the pleasure of shooting suppressed weapons know how much more enjoyable those little cylinders can make the shooting experience.  Similarly, we who have stood next to someone on the range who was shooting with a muzzle brake on a magnum caliber or a short-barreled rifle will attest that experience is about as […]

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 […]

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), […]

Flashback: the SAS trainee deaths on the Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons is the chosen testing ground for one of the most revered fighting forces in the world – the Special Air Service. A deceptive and gruelling environment, the deadly extent of its pitfalls was brought into sharp and shocking focus on Saturday 13 July, 2013. Early morning, three supremely fit, experienced soldiers set […]

SAS Selection: Disappearing in the trees (Part 8)

(Read part 7 HERE) We were now beginning to feel like soldiers. The trees are a tough environment and people were falling by the wayside at an alarming rate. I always remember one DS (Directing Staff) saying “If you imagine trying to get through a bush covered in thorns whilst its pissing down with rain in […]

‘Rogue’ SAS Unit Accused of War Crimes in Afghanistan

The British Ministry of Defence and the Royal Military Police (RMP) are investigating on allegations that a SAS (Special Air Service) may have gone ‘rogue’ and killed unarmed Afghan civilians in cold blood in a potential war crimes scandal. The reports further claim that SAS operatives falsified mission reports and that members of the British […]

Warrior spies of Nazi Germany: The Brandenburgers

The pre-war German Army rejected Captain Theodore von Hippel’s idea of using small units of highly trained men to penetrate enemy defenses before main actions began. They felt it was beneath the dignity of true soldiers to engage in such renegade conduct and so sent the young Captain packing. Down but not out, he ended […]

Selection for the British SAS: Surviving the first night in the trees (Part 5)

Read Part 4 HERE The harbor area was buzzing with guys preparing their little camp areas. In addition to your own space, there was also a patrol space to prepare, as well as other areas as directed by the drill sergeants. To further complicate things, there was a permanent sentry position being manned on each aspect, along […]