The Special Forces are special because of their reputation for professionalism and high levels of skill. These skills are built up through rigorous training and a desire to be the best there is. At SAS Survival we take the training seriously but realise most people do not have the time it takes to become one of the elite but still wish to experience what it is like to train with the best. Therefore our training team has put together a series of weekend packages that will teach you the fundamentals of Special Forces training.
Using replica airsoft weapons, this is a chance for you to experience life as an SAS trooper, and these are some of our most popular courses, particularly as a gift for birthdays, stag-do’s, and even hen do’s!
Course content may vary and can be tailored to suit individuals but will typically include the following:-
Day One
Participants will be given an introduction to basic survival skills followed by instruction on basic military skills. Throughout the day the participants will be given exercises and mini–missions to put their skills to the test.
Day Two.
This will include further training followed the chance to engage in battle, either against our instructors or against each other.
Examples of the skills taught are as follows:-
Shelter Building – One of the first things to consider in a survival situation is the need to get out of the elements. In a civilian situation this may involve building an a-frame shelter out of local foliage; in a military situation where stealth is also a factor it may be necessary to use a simple basha.
Fire Lighting – Another factor in survival is how to keep warm. Our instructors will teach you how to make use of local materials so you can stay warm and cook your dinner!
Weapons Handling and Marksmanship - When the going gets tough the SAS trooper places his own life in the skills he has mastered with his personal weapons. Knowing how to shoot will save his life and those of his mates. Our instructors will teach you these skills using airsoft weapons. These are replica weapons which fire small plastic pellets known as BB’s.
Planning and Operational Orders - Without good strategic planning and a clear set of orders, patrols will fail to achieve their objectives. This lesson teaches you how to plan the effort and give clear orders to your patrol members. Prior Planning & Preparation Prevents Poor Performance as they say in the army!
Map Reading & Navigation - An essential skill for anyone venturing onto the hills anywhere in the world and an absolute must for members of the SAS.
Camouflage and Concealment -To observe but not be observed is another core skill in
the military and in particular SAS operations. In their role as surveillance experts, members of the SAS understand the importance of staying hidden from the enemy. Each team will be given camouflage clothing and camouflage cream, and then be taught how to see without being seen.
Patrolling and Fieldcraft - Without good patrolling and fieldcraft skills, patrols can easily get compromised and captured. Fieldcraft is about crossing country without being seen, tactics and standard operational procedures (S.O.P.’s). You will be taught by our instructors how to cross difficult terrain quickly and efficiently and allow you to utilise camouflage and navigation effectively.
Contact and Anti-Ambush Drills – If all of the above skills are not up to scratch or you are just unlucky, then you may end up being ‘bumped’ by the enemy. SAS troopers need to know how to respond efficiently and positively in such situations to get themselves out of trouble.
Assaulting Positions – If you have successfully reached your objective, it is now your turn to put the enemy on the back foot. Drawing from real life combat experience, our instructors will teach you how to give the enemy ‘the good news’.
Unarmed Combat- When it gets close up and personal an SAS trooper may need to defend himself without recourse to weapons. This is where close quarter combat skills come in useful. In a civilian situation you may also find these skills indispensable. You will be taught by Bob Spour who has 35 years experience in these techniques. You will be taught physical ways to deal with an aggressor but also how to understand ‘threat awareness’, ‘threat evaluation’ and ‘threat avoidance’; the foundations of effective personal protection.
All equipment other than boots and sleeping bags will be supplied by SAS Survival so it is important to have a full list of all participants and their statistics.
Course costs vary depending upon the size of the group per person and if they want it tailored to suit their requirements. Once agreed payment must be made 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
COST OF THIS COURSE PER PERSON.............£165 8 - 10 persons.
.............£155 10 - 15 persons.
.............£145 15+
A deposit of £25 per person is payable within 2 weeks of booking and balance to be paid in full 4 weeks prior to course commencement.
Long Drag is the name assigned to the finale of the endurance or hill phase of SAS selection. If you thought that the fan dance was tough then take a look at this. 
For military personel the Fan Dance represents one of the toughest challenges they will ever have to face. For the SAS its just another slog on the hard road to passing selection. For you as a civilian it will be a unique experience that you may never repeat again. Let our team take you across the Fan Dance and allow you to experience what every trooper has to face on selection. The Fan Dance is a psychological and physical challenge that will test you to the limits and once completed you can say you have passed your own personal selection!
It was a hostage rescue that brought attention to the SAS, so what better way to learn about the Special Forces than to be involved in the planning of a hostage rescue with full assault kit, flashbangs, belt kit, body armour, respirators, radios and weapon systems. Let our dedicated and highly skilled Instructors take you through the process from start to finish. This will be a weekend to remember and will be captured for you on your own individualised DVD.
On this course you will learn:
Self Protection Courses always offer to show you how to protect yourself against various attacks, without offering the strategies you need to deal with an attack psychologically. Sassurvival offer bespoke courses to groups who want to learn to look after themselves in an increasingly violent society. We are specialists in this area and have worked with groups as far ranging as NHS, Youth Offending Teams, Martial arts associations and Groups as well as small groups of interested individuals. Everything from Bodyguards to Priests!!