Special Boat Service (UK)

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_organization
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SBS
gptkbp:alliedWith gptkb:Special_Air_Service
gptkb:United_States_Navy_SEALs
gptkbp:badge dagger with wings and anchor
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:United_Kingdom_Special_Forces
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:decorations gptkb:Conspicuous_Gallantry_Cross
gptkb:Military_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Order
gptkbp:established 1940
gptkbp:formerName gptkb:Special_Boat_Squadron
gptkb:Special_Boat_Section
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Poole,_Dorset
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Poole,_Dorset
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Boat Service (UK)
gptkbp:insignia winged dagger with anchor
gptkbp:motto gptkb:By_Strength_and_Guile
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Boat_Service
gptkbp:notableCommander gptkb:Roger_Courtney
gptkb:Herbert_George_Hasler
gptkbp:notableEngagement gptkb:Operation_Corporate
gptkb:Operation_Granby
gptkb:Operation_Herrick
gptkb:Operation_Telic
gptkb:Operation_Barras
gptkb:Operation_Nimrod
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:primaryMission amphibious warfare
covert reconnaissance
maritime counter-terrorism
gptkbp:recruitedFrom gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Marines
gptkbp:role covert reconnaissance
direct action
hostage rescue
special reconnaissance
maritime counter-terrorism
gptkbp:selectionProcess gptkb:UKSF_Selection
gptkbp:size classified
gptkbp:type special operations forces
gptkbp:uniform multicam
gptkbp:website https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/sbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Special_Boat_Squadron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6