Did Bear Grylls pass SAS selection?

Instead he signed up for the Territorial Army, and passed selection to serve as a reservist for the 21 SAS Regiment (Artists Reserve).

Where are 23 SAS based?

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23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve) (23 SAS(R)) is a British Army Reserve special forces unit that forms part of United Kingdom Special Forces….23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve)

Where are the 21 and 23 SAS units located?

In addition to a strong sense of purpose embracing the challenges of a complex world, 21 & 23 SAS provide challenge and adventure. 21 & 23 SAS units are located across the UK. To contact your nearest location, use the listed telephone points of contact or emails below.

Who are the 21 and 23 SAS reservists?

21 and 23 SAS reservists are given communications and signals intelligence (SIGINT) support by 63 (SAS) Signals Squadron, of the Royal Corps of Signals, also manned by volunteers. As of September 2014, 21 and 23 SAS fall under the command of the newly established 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade.

Who was the first commander of the 23 SAS?

The regiment’s first commander was Lt Col H S Gillies; Anthony Hunter-Choat OBE was the commanding officer of the regiment from 1977 to 1983. Peter de la Billiere, who later commanded 22 SAS and then became Director Special Forces, served as the adjutant of 21 for part of this period.

Is there a 23 Special Air Service Regiment?

23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve) (23 SAS(R)) is a British Army Reserve regiment that forms part of the 1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade. Together with 21 Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserve) (21 SAS(R)), it forms the Special Air Service (Reserve)…