21 & 23 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE (SAS)
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.
Applicants
Applicants
21 & 23 SAS processes applications from male and female applicants, with no previous military service. Applicants must be no older than 42 years 6 months when applying to join the Army Reserves (AR). They will then be sponsored out to their recommended local AR unit to complete basic training and gain experience before being allowed to attempt SAS Reserves Selection.
Ex Regular and AR applicants must be no older than 43 years 364 days on commencement of the Aptitude phase of SAS(R) Selection.
Applicants must be able to commit to intense and extended training demands and be willing to deploy overseas and commit to operations.
SELECTION TIMELINE
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Briefing Assessment Course
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Aptitude
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Standard Operating Procedures and Tactics Course
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Continuation Training
Salary
On successful completion of basic training the starting daily rate for an SAS Trooper is over £114 per day plus all the usual Reserve service incentives. Which includes an annual tax-free bounty, paid leave and pension.
Support Staff
21 & 23 SAS Support Sqn staff are not required to pass Selection; however, they must maintain a high level of fitness and commitment. Male and female applicants willing to transfer from other units Regular or Army Reserve should be aged 18 to 51 years and 364 days, have their Security Clearance in-place and hold full trade qualifications (Class 2 minimum) in their respective trades. The specific trades require you to have previously served or are currently serving within the armed forces. We do not accept Direct Entrants into the support roles
- RLC Driver, Chef, Storeman
- RAMC RMO, Medic (CMT1)
- R Sigs Comm Sys Operator/Driver
- AGC (SPS) Clerk
- Int Corps Analyst
Support Staff are a vital part of 21 & 23 SAS and are valued members of UKSF(R). They are offered the same opportunities to mobilise and deploy in support of their SAS counterparts.
What is 21 & 23 SAS Selection for Phase 2 Trained Applicants?
The Selection Course runs twice a year.
It is both physically and mentally demanding and comprises of four main components, BAC, Aptitude, SOPTAC and Continuation training.
These four components are run over weekends and consolidated training periods.
Summary
21 & 23 SAS provide an opportunity for soldiers to work within a unique, diverse and exciting organisation with evolving operational roles. Service is physically and intellectually challenging, but the rewards are significant.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals with leadership potential and the ability to influence and serve on operations. 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 submit your initial enquiry of interest, contact your nearest location, using the listed telephone points of contact or emails below.
21 SAS (R)
• London and South East
• Wales
• M3/M4 Corridor
• East Anglia
• South West
23 SAS (R)
• West Midlands
• North East
• North West
• Scotland (Lowland)
• Scotland (Highland)