Anyone here know anything about the NZSAS?

[BMWST?]

...things along the lines of "would you be better off being a rifleman or an officer if you were to join the army with the goal of getting into the SAS"...

perhaps you should have asked THAT question at the start....are we supposed to be psychic ?.All I know is the "selection course" is enough to weed out most applicants.

[cave weta]

More likely the latter I think!

He's down my way, but if he was ex-SAS I'd imagine from the way he comes across that he's probably been exposed to some sort of biological agent....

Maybe not the best source of info!!

I saw him at WOMAD dancing with the hippy chicks- tra la la la.la..

[cs363]

Jesus fucking christ, I wasn't asking about current deployment details, I was asking if anyone knows anything about it. I was going to ask things along the lines of "would you be better off being a rifleman or an officer if you were to join the army with the goal of getting into the SAS"... Things along those lines, even just from someone who is maybe just in touch with how things go in the army. But yes, I can't see any harm in a helpfull "go *this way* or *that way*", so maybe they would post it as it's a lot less than what has been screened on TV and shown on the internet

Best to be asking down at the local Army recruiting office, but I do know you have to be a member of the Defence Force (or reserve) for at least 2 or 3 years before you can apply. I don't think it matters what rank or role you are prior.

[cs363]

It is NOT that difficult for me to find out where you live, or for that matter to find a hopper-full of something unsavoury from under a shearing shed.... which could VERY easily end up on your roof/person/section etc

With me?

You know where I live (bloody sad that Alzheimers...) though with your navigational skills I think I'm ok....

[been_there]

There was a doco on the SAS requirements and some of their exercises...
The 50 recuits where hand picked and only 6 passed at the end.
The first day had huge amount of casulty's....TV3 showed this.

[cs363]

I saw him at WOMAD dancing with the hippy chicks- tra la la la.la..

You were SUPPOSED to be working.....not perving!!!

(yeah i know....as if!!)

[cs363]

All I know is the "selection course" is enough to weed out most applicants.

And that is an understatement!

[wbks]

perhaps you should have asked THAT question at the start....are we supposed to be psychic ?.

No, but I didn't want to ask anything specific unless I was going to get a proper answer, which is why I was waiting

Best to be asking down at the local Army recruiting office, but I do know you have to be a member of the Defence Force (or reserve) for at least 2 or 3 years before you can apply. I don't think it matters what rank or role you are prior.

Yea, already read all this, but i could understand if certain careers would see you better suited to the selection or if there is no huge difference etc.

There was a doco on the SAS requirements and some of their exercises...
The 50 recuits where hand picked and only 6 passed at the end.
The first day had huge amount of casulty's....TV3 showed this.

Like I said; people that haven't read something or seen something on TV, I've pretty much looked into everything possible on the net or on tv without actually asking an informed person (which I have done and am waiting for a reply *not this thread*)

I don't need to hear how demanding it is, I've seen and read as much as any of you by the sounds of it

[cs363]

Yea, already read all this, but i could understand if certain careers would see you better suited to the selection or if there is no huge difference etc.

Sorry, probably could have worded that better, but my understanding is that when you apply everyone is treated as equals, so no real advantage in being an officer as far as fast tracking or anything like that. I'm also fairly certain that it doesn't matter what branch of the Defence Force you belong to either so you can get your grounding in whatever branch appeals (Army , Navy or Air Force). Given the extremely tough selection process and the high likelihood of not qualifying I think that whilst your ultimate goal may be to join the SAS you should aim for something you want to do at a lower level just in case you don't make it through the selection process.

You haven't said if you have actually talked to the Army (or Navy/Air Force) recruiters, if you haven't I think you really should be talking to them.

[Mumbles]

Jesus fucking christ, I wasn't asking about current deployment details, I was asking if anyone knows anything about it. I was going to ask things along the lines of "would you be better off being a rifleman or an officer if you were to join the army with the goal of getting into the SAS"... Things along those lines, even just from someone who is maybe just in touch with how things go in the army. But yes, I can't see any harm in a helpfull "go *this way* or *that way*", so maybe they would post it as it's a lot less than what has been screened on TV and shown on the internet

Its hard work, rewards are personal, and can stress out your family life. If you have a goal like you say talk to the Army directly.... Oh and learn your morse code, a very under rated and need skill.

[wbks]

Sorry, probably could have worded that better, but my understanding is that when you apply everyone is treated as equals, so no real advantage in being an officer as far as fast tracking or anything like that. I'm also fairly certain that it doesn't matter what branch of the Defence Force you belong to either so you can get your grounding in whatever branch appeals (Army , Navy or Air Force). Given the extremely tough selection process and the high likelihood of not qualifying I think that whilst your ultimate goal may be to join the SAS you should aim for something you want to do at a lower level just in case you don't make it through the selection process.

You havn't said if you have actually talked to the Army (or Navy/Air Force) recruiters, if you haven't I think you really should be talking to them.

Yes, a backup plan is good, but I am wondering if it would be at the expense of being lesser equipped for selection if you were to join as an engineer for example, rather than a rifleman which may or may not (which I would like to know) leave you more capable with the physical side of things that might suit selection better. And I have tried to get in touch with the army, and I'm waiting for a reply at the moment. I just thought I'd ask here to see if anyone from the army might be able to give a little advice... Obviously a little naive of me

[wbks]

Its hard work, rewards are personal, and can stress out your family life. If you have a goal like you say talk to the Army directly.... Oh and learn your morse code, a very under rated and need skill.

Thanks

10chr

[allycatz]

Dont ever date one...they are trained professional liars and can talk their way outta anything....seriously tho, not good for married life, on call and away at the drop of a hat to who knows where. Best for the single guy

[Number One]

Not sure what kind of info you are after, but I have an acquaintance who was a former member and getting any info out of him about it and his experiences is pretty much like the preverbial getting blood out of a stone scenario!
From what I've gathered over the years they are probably trained to keep a low profile publicly and most likely sign some sort of secrecy agreement. The odd person I've heard talking about 'being in the SAS' or similar usually turns out to be a blow arse.

Just my 2c

Yip - what he said. I also know someone who was in and there is no way you can get info out of them...seriously asking on KB

read a book there are a few written by ex SAS guys that wanted to make a quick buck

[wbks]

Best for the single guy

hah, that won't be a problem for me