Other special operations forces (SOF) are referred to as ‘Tier 2’ units as they, usually, fulfil a supporting role for the Tier 1 units. A ‘Tier 1’ SF unit, for example 22 SAS Regiment, is usually tasked with direct action.
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On 08 July 2016, the MOD announced that all Ground Close Combat Roles (RAC, Infantry, Royal Marines and the RAF Regiment) would be opened to women by 2018 (British Army, 2016). However, appointments do exist for women within the Army units that support the SFSG, for example Human Resources. In accordance with current Government policy on the employment of women in the UK military, service in the SFSG is only open to male volunteers. The pace of life is fast and furious, but with enough quality down time for individuals to take care of themselves and their families. The SFSG are not Special Forces, but they are special in comparison to any other infantry battalion, and the training, equipment and ethos reflects this. Undertaking training for, and fulfilling, the SFSG’s Standby role and UK-based high readiness commitments.Undergoing Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) in readiness to deploy onto operations or.There is a Strike Company permanently on operations and the other Companies are either: The SFSG, in its current format is made up of four Strike Companies (A, B, C and F), Support Company and D (HQ) Company. The SFSG has the usual plethora of support cap badges. The SFSG is located at Churchill Lines, MOD St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan and since 2006 has fulfilled its role on both Op HERRICK and TELIC. Additional numbers being provided by a company of Royal Marines and a platoon from the RAF Regiment. As 1 Para had fulfilled this role on previous operations (Op BARRAS, Sierra Leone), they were selected to provide the bulk of the Army manning. The SFSG was officially formed on 03 April 2006 to provide direct support to the UKSF on operations. The SFSG is part of the United Kingdom’s Special Forces (UKSF) Group which is commanded by the Director Special Forces, a Major General (OF-7). Formed around a core component of members of the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment (1 PARA), with additional troops from the Royal Marines and the RAF Regiment, the SFSG provides infantry and specialised support to Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) operations. The Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) is Britain’s newest special operations unit.
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