Anyone here know anything about the NZSAS?

**marty** · 13th May 2009, 21:18

a close associate of mine did selection - he was a police officer (never been in the DF) and got through to the E & E when he failed. not sure of the reasons why he failed, but there was certainly no questions about his physical fitness, search and rescue/bush skills or shooting ability - he never said anything about the process except for the above.

**marty** · 13th May 2009, 21:21

and on the flip side, another associate has recently done HALO training somewhere in the world - he's a normal looking dude who rides an old school gixxer when he's home. he was in the NZSAS, but i believe he is on secondment to the UKSAS at the moment. he doesn't really say too much, and we just get together for golf and fishing when he's home. i don't ask, he doesn't tell.

**Lula** · 13th May 2009, 22:41

Originally Posted by wbks

Just what the title says. Anyone here know much about them? And by that I don't just mean "has read/heard stuff about them"

Dude start running if you're looking to join the SAS you need to take plenty of 'harden the fuck-up pills'. I could introduce you to Willy.

**Hitcher** · 13th May 2009, 22:53

I bet that the SAS doesn't wave back.

**98tls** · 13th May 2009, 22:56

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I bet that the SAS doesn't wave back.

Bet they dont ride anything with "shiver" all over it either.

**awayatc** · 13th May 2009, 22:57

Originally Posted by wbks

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

SAS does only "borow" officers from other regiments......

who cares who wins......

**FJRider** · 13th May 2009, 23:24

Originally Posted by wbks

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

It is not possible to join the SAS directly as you join the army. You must do basic training, then trade training in the unit of your chosen corps. SAS selection courses are run on an irregular basis. You apply to be on one of those courses. Even if you complete that course, it does not mean you can join the SAS.

It is invitation only.

Soldiers of all trades are required in the SAS so no particular trade has preference in recruitement. Anything else they think you need to know ... they will teach you. A high fitness level is required/important, but its not the only prerequisite. Attitude, stamina, and mental soundness, are also high on the list.
Beware ... recruiters will tell you lots of bull ... to get you to sign the dotted line.

**wbks** · 14th May 2009, 07:24

Originally Posted by Lula

I could introduce you to Willy.

wot?
10chr

**SARGE** · 14th May 2009, 07:26

Originally Posted by Pussy

You never hear much about the Salvation Navy or Salvation Air Force, either....

much like NZ really

**Lula** · 14th May 2009, 07:59

Originally Posted by FJRider

A high fitness level, attitude, stamina, and mental soundness, are also high on the list.

Jeepers, how do I meet one of those?!

**Chisanga** · 14th May 2009, 08:12

I wouls suggest joining the territorials to see if you enjoy the lifestyle... no problem being a student... at least not when I was involved.... a couple of guys in my unit tried out for SAS whilst I was there... I don't recall them getting in but they giot respect just for going on selection.

From what I know (and I know only a little) they are a totally different breed of human and it requires a 100 percent commitment in everything you do ... you have to be totally sure you want to do it, supremely fit, mentally flexible and I think a little bit lucky as well. It's not the fun and games it can appear to be in the movies.

Some SAS/SBS troops spent 3 months living in a hole in the ground prior to the British invading the Falklands.

IF you don't mind putting your shit in a plastic bag and carrying it around with you for weeks then maybe you could consider it.

P.S. Any army trade can apply to join... I believe they expect more from those coming from the combat arms as far as weapons skills etc. but they will give you the training you need if you pass selection and enter the training phase (where you can still fail and be RTU (Returned to Unit)

**MsKABC** · 14th May 2009, 08:43

I met one once and he was the sexiest man I've ever met, bar none! Tall, dark, handsome, broad, strong & silent type, modest, and you just knew he could kill someone with his bare hands if necessary.

But probably not the kind of info you're after, I'm guessin'?

I actually used to teach this guy's niece, and her dad was in the SAS too. It doesn't sound like she had much of a relationship with him as a result.

**Quasievil** · 14th May 2009, 08:57

mmm what do I know about the SAS,

Well I know that if you throw pine cones at them in woodhill forest they will give you a hiding.

I know that they are fitter than me and can run faster than me.

I know that if you tell them to fuck off they will give you another hiding

I know that they dont like eating with new recruits