Part 1: Alex talks about joining the British Army as an officer, serving with the Royal Green Jackets (RGJ), and what it was like going through special forces selection to join the British Special Air Service (SAS).
Alex joined the British Army in 1971 and served for 20 years; 10 years with the Royal Green Jackets (RGJ), and 10 years with the Special Air Service (SAS), reaching the rank of Major.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:19 - Growing Up
08:53 - Joining the British Army
13:26 - Basic Training
16:38 - Commissions Board Interview
17:48 - Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
23:48 - 3rd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets (RGJ)
26:25 - 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets (RGJ)
29:26 - Training Depot
30:59 - Northern Ireland & Gibraltar
36:41 - British Special Air Service (SAS)
38:23 - SAS Selection
58:30 - SAS Tasks 1980s
Music created by Gavin Watson
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