SAS 22nd Regiment

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Commonwealth_of_Nations
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:colors Sand
gptkbp:commander Brigadier.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:drones
Armored vehicles
Explosives
Sniper rifles
Helicopters
Assault rifles
gptkbp:formed 1941
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hereford
gptkbp:historical_significance First Special Forces unit in the UK.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SAS 22nd Regiment
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Winged_Dagger
gptkbp:motto gptkb:Who_Dares_Wins
gptkbp:nickname The Regiment
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:David_Stirling
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Elysium
gptkb:Operation_Barras
gptkb:Operation_Shader
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Operation_Nimrod
gptkb:Operation_Certain_Death
Operation Vantage.
gptkbp:operational_area Global
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:primary_mission gptkb:Direct_Action
Reconnaissance
gptkbp:recruitment Highly selective
Survival training.
Combat training.
Endurance challenges.
Leadership assessments.
Navigation skills.
Physical fitness tests.
Psychological evaluations.
Requires prior military service.
Teamwork exercises.
gptkbp:role Counter-terrorism
gptkbp:size Around 250 personnel
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:training Selection Course
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:SAS_Base_Hereford
Various locations worldwide.
gptkbp:type gptkb:special_forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Mirbat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6