 | | Monday 17th February 2003
The SAS - a brief history | |
|  | | Images of the SAS in film and in action |
| | As another set of volunteers goes through hell to prove they're tough enough for the SAS we look at the history of the regiment. |
| | | Watch a special slide show on the history of the SAS and the growth of their mystique
To watch this you need Real Player - for details on how to get it go to theBBC download guide |
 | On average only 10 out of the 125 people taking the selection procedure will pass. | | | | The first three weeks of selection is held in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. | | | | One of the toughest tests is the notorious Long Drag. | | | | Soldiers have to complete a 40 mile course carrying a 55lb back. | | | | To pass the course they have to complete the 40 miles in between 20 and 24 hours. | | | | After completing this section the survivors are moved on to the jungle phase. | | | | The final phase of selection is Escape and Evasion and TQ( or Tactical Questioning). | | | | The soldiers are on the run usually for about 3 days. | | | | If you pass all sections then you can join the SAS, and the real work begins. |
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