Special Boat Service (UK)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/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