greenlid said:
Alright guys,
I have by no means do any of this stuff, however, I did go along to a briefing night on joing 21 SAS (Reserve). If you go to
http://www.army.mod.uk/uksf/index.htm although slightly different this will give you a rough idea on the UKSF. Do not underestimate the the standards required, I was told that if I couldn't run 10 miles in under an hour I shouldn't even apply, because I probaply wouldn't get passed the first weekend. Don't mean to sound like a walt, just telling you what I know.
Cheers
Alex
Alright Mate,
I'm not disputing the fact that this is what the DS have told you this, but, 10 miles in an hour is a very fast time. To get to that level,
*text deleted*, most people would have to:
1) Almost completely focus on running fop a long period of time. This would mean neglecting Tabbing/yomping which is the focus of selection.
2) Be built like a whippet.
3) Have some degree of natural ability (although debatable).
Just after we passed out (RMR), our troop was given a 'recruiting' lecture by the SBS (R), which unfortunately I missed. However, after speaking to several of the lads, the impression I got was that selection was progressive and that most of the troop shouldn't (in theory) be too far from the standard required to attempt selection. Don't get me wrong, the impression I got was that selection would be extremly difficult. However, I find it very unlikely that being able to run at that pace is a requirement. Being able to run at that pace doesn't nessasarily mean you would be able to complete the marches.
By the way, I'm not claiming to be all clued up on selection. The above is simply my opinion ( I thought I'd give it anyway :*text deleted*: ) based on the impression I got from the lads - I could be completely wrong ???
I think the DS may have intentionally given you the impression that running 10 miles in an hour was a requirement to weed out all but the most determined lads, and to prevent the course being under estimated ???
Rich.