TWO WEEKS OF FUN IN THE BRECON BEACONS
 
Endurance phase of SAS Selection
 
If you really think you are tough enough why not have a go at this!
 
The SAS is one of the finest elite fighting forces in the world, made up of only a select few. To become a member of this elite band requires physical and mental toughness, and prospective troopers must go through an arduous selection process.

All you guys who have read about it, or seen the T.V. programmes, and wondered.. 'Could I do that?'... Or maybe even thought to yourself...'I could do that!'...can now find out.
 
Alternatively, you may want to put yourself forward for SAS Selection or another elite unit, and want to get an idea of what you are letting yourself in for.
 
You may even be an endurance athlete who wants a fresh challenge.
 
This is your chance to put yourself to the test.
 
SAS Survival is running the Endurance phase of Selection. This is an exact copy of the real thing and will culminate in test week.

You will be trained and followed by experienced ex-SAS and Para personnel who will coerce and motivate you over the two week course. You will eventually be let loose on the hills for the final Long Drag on the last two days of the course, and should you complete it in less than 20 hours, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you could have got through at least that phase of Selection.

BE AWARE... you must be able to run 8 miles in under 2 hours to even qualify...otherwise you will probably die!
 
Anyone needing advice on how to build up for this course can get in touch with us.

If this is not up your street but you would still like to get a flavour of Selection then you may be interested in the Fan Dance or Long Drag. You will find more details on this further down the page.
 
 
 
 ‘WHO DARES WINS ’ 

5 DAYS OF HELL IN THE BRECON BEACONS MINI SELECTION 

 
NEXT COURSE:   AUGUST 8TH-12TH 2008
 
The following course will teach you the core skills of the SAS.  We will take you through Endurance, Continuation Training, Survival, Escape and Evasion and finally Resistance to Interrogation with ex-serving members of the SAS. All equipment to be supplied by us…apart from your boots, sleeping bags and a sense of humour.
 
DAY ONE:
  • Orientation briefing and kit issue.
  • Talk on ‘Psychology of Survival’
  • Combat Fitness Test
  • Map Reading
  • Safety on the Hills
  • Hill First Aid
  • Night Navigation Exercise

 

 

 DAY TWO:

  • Move to Storey Arms Location
  • Fan Dance (Navigation and Hill Fitness Test) start grid ref: 983204 rv1:012216 rv2: 032206 then reverse this route back to the start!

Must be done in 4hrs 15mins to pass. Aim to do it in 4hrs.If you are still capable after this the exercise continues to a ‘Mini Long Drag’ (approx 40km in total). This is to be done with the following weight in a bergan. Normal humans: 35lb.  Super-humans and/or Geordies: 55lb

DAY THREE:
  • Return to Camp
  • Weapons handling
  • Fieldcraft
  • Contact Drills
  • Effective Ambushing
  • Dealing with Prisoners/Hostages
  • Night Exercise
DAY FOUR:
  • Principles of Survival
  • Escape and Evasion Techniques
  • Tracking and Anti- Tracking
  • In the evening E&E Kit and Orders will be issued
DAY FIVE:
 
At a time convenient to us but definitely inconvenient to you; you will be woken, blindfolded and dropped off at a location where you will be issued a basic map of the area including boundaries. You will then be let free (without a blindfold) and a small hunter force will start tracking you over this area. The area is wooded with some open areas. You will try to meet all three agents until you are captured. Interrogation then commences. Depending upon the time you are captured you could suffer up to 12 – 15 hours interrogation.
 
Be warned this is not for the weak minded! You must also be exceptionally fit and be able to navigate with a map and compass to a high level.
 
The total cost for this will be £500 per person. (click here)
 
We are limiting this course to a maximum of 8 people, so book early to ensure your place. A deposit of £100 must be paid within two weeks of booking and the balance to be paid four weeks prior to course commencement.
 
See the Newsletter for a report of the last one...filmed by Yorkshire TV!
 
If you are seriously interested in this course email us and ask for the dvd of the course.