What are the fitness requirements for the SAS?
To qualify, recruits must pass the following fitness test:
- More than 45 push-ups.
- More than 45 sit-ups.
- 1.5 mile run in under 9:30 minutes.
- Jump from a 10m tower into water.
- 25m water swim in full uniform holding weapon.
- 200m swim in uniform with 5-min water tread.
- Underwater object retrieval and dive test.
How hard is it to get into the SAS?
In order to thin out the herd, the SAS holds one of the most arduous and rigorous selection and training programs in the modern special operations community. Timed cross-country marches, treks through jungles, and a mountain climb are just a few of the challenges that make joining the SAS an extreme task.
Are SAS Reserve special forces?
21 & 23 SAS are an integrated part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) group comprising regular and reserve units, operating at the strategic and operational level. They operate in difficult and often changing circumstances, where the requirement for maturity and sound judgement is paramount.
How much do SAS soldiers get paid UK?
SAS soldiers’ pay ranges from less than £25,000 a year to around £80,000, depending on their skills and rank. This compares with a basic £13,000 for privates in other regiments.
How many pull-ups SAS?
A minimum of 60 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and 10 pull-ups, with points awarded for extra reps (the more points you get the higher your score for the strength component).
Was there ever a black SAS soldier?
Black SAS war hero who held off 250 rebels single-handed to be immortalised in statue. He was fighting a secret and brutal war in a dusty land far from home. But while the 1972 clash between British forces and Communist rebels in Oman has long passed into history, the actions of Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba have not.
Which branch is the easiest physically?
While the Coast Guard might be considered the easiest military branch in terms of physical fitness, it is by far the hardest to join. Because this branch is the smallest, their recruiting requirements allow them to be a bit more picky about who they let in (and who they don’t).