SAS
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The Special Air Service regiment (SAS) is the principal special forces unit of the British army. A small and secretive institution, the SAS has served as a model for similar units fielded by other countries. They are widely regarded as the first-ever special forces unit, taking much of their inspiration and unorthodox tactics from the Chindits during WW2. The SAS forms a significant part of the United Kingdom's Special Forces; the other parts are the Special Boat Service (SBS), the Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) and the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG).
The SAS can trace its existence back to 1941, when British Army volunteers conducted raids behind enemy lines in the North African Campaign of World War II.
The Boss's connection to the SAS—besides membership—is vague, but Major Zero was known to complain that U.S. soldiers were less able to adapt to surplus situations than SAS members. Liquid Snake worked for the SAS as a sleeper agent in the Gulf War, also tracking down enemy SCUD missiles, but was captured by hostile forces and kept as a prisoner of war. Upon his rescue, he was scouted for FOXHOUND.
[edit] Trivia
- According to Major Zero, the SAS motto of "Who Dares, Wins" is a tribute to The Boss.
