Post by ngatimozart on Jul 31, 2012 14:33:31 GMT 12
This appeared on todays Stuff typos and all.
SAS looking for new recriuts
Last updated 13:57 31/07/2012
New Zealand's most secretive anti-terrorist unit is looking for commandos - and a good radio person.
The call for new soldiers comes as the Special Air Service (SAS), just home from Afghanistan, see a lot of special forces soldiers leaving - including Victoria Cross winner Willie Apiata.
Air Force and Army publications are this week are calling for applicants to fill places in D Squadron (Commando) of the SAS.
Commando Squadron used to be known as the Counter Terrorist Tactical Assault Group and is these days a secretive unit - even its size is not properly known - that trains for terrorist operations.
A commando, known only as "LAC W", writes of being deplored to "a large New Zealand city" on a terrorism exercise.
"Our groups used explosives to gain entry to buildings and structures, used rappelling techniques on prominent buildings, utilised 3 Squadron Iroquois to swam onto targets, and undertook maritime infiltration," he wrote.
The location is not disclosed but last month a secretive military exercise was conducted in Christchurch's red zone.
The military say the commando offers greater responsibility and higher pay as well as being surround by self-motivated people.
They say selection is tough and once accepted, the new members have to decide whether to be "assault operators" or marksmen.
The later have to provide "reconnaissance and real-time intelligence" for the assault group.
The main SAS regiment is also looking for a "special operations communicator".
A serving communicator, LAC H, described passing the tough recruitment course.
"Going to the range for unit weapon familiarisation was awesome, as previously I'd be lucky if I touched a Steyr twice a year," the operator said.
"I was amazing at how quickly I came competent with weapons, and how fluid the drills became after only a few short sessions."
The jobs are open to any sailors, soldiers or airmen - and in best military bureaucracy applicants need to fill in an AFNZ 3A, available on line.
www.stuff.co.nz/national/7385108/SAS-looking-for-new-recriuts
SAS looking for new recriuts
Last updated 13:57 31/07/2012
New Zealand's most secretive anti-terrorist unit is looking for commandos - and a good radio person.
The call for new soldiers comes as the Special Air Service (SAS), just home from Afghanistan, see a lot of special forces soldiers leaving - including Victoria Cross winner Willie Apiata.
Air Force and Army publications are this week are calling for applicants to fill places in D Squadron (Commando) of the SAS.
Commando Squadron used to be known as the Counter Terrorist Tactical Assault Group and is these days a secretive unit - even its size is not properly known - that trains for terrorist operations.
A commando, known only as "LAC W", writes of being deplored to "a large New Zealand city" on a terrorism exercise.
"Our groups used explosives to gain entry to buildings and structures, used rappelling techniques on prominent buildings, utilised 3 Squadron Iroquois to swam onto targets, and undertook maritime infiltration," he wrote.
The location is not disclosed but last month a secretive military exercise was conducted in Christchurch's red zone.
The military say the commando offers greater responsibility and higher pay as well as being surround by self-motivated people.
They say selection is tough and once accepted, the new members have to decide whether to be "assault operators" or marksmen.
The later have to provide "reconnaissance and real-time intelligence" for the assault group.
The main SAS regiment is also looking for a "special operations communicator".
A serving communicator, LAC H, described passing the tough recruitment course.
"Going to the range for unit weapon familiarisation was awesome, as previously I'd be lucky if I touched a Steyr twice a year," the operator said.
"I was amazing at how quickly I came competent with weapons, and how fluid the drills became after only a few short sessions."
The jobs are open to any sailors, soldiers or airmen - and in best military bureaucracy applicants need to fill in an AFNZ 3A, available on line.
www.stuff.co.nz/national/7385108/SAS-looking-for-new-recriuts
