Sas Regiment Australia. Defence sources have told the abc the elite soldiers facing possible expulsion are members of the sas s now disbanded 2 squadron as well as the regiment s 3 squadron. Sas and 2 cdo conducted most of the operational work in afghanistan and in australia they also respond in counter terror operations.
The special air service regiment officially abbreviated sasr though commonly known as the sas is a special forces unit of the australian army. The special air service regiment also known as sasr and aussie sas is a unit with a long history and ultimately australian tier 1 unit. Other special forces members may eventually be discharged or face a range of disciplinary sanctions including formal warnings.
The sas is in a constant high state of readiness one of the commando regiments in contrast comprises in part reservists and its personnel are australia s most highly trained soldiers their.
Formed in 1957 it was modelled on the british sas sharing the motto who dares wins. Allegations about the conduct of an estimated 10 australian special air services regiment sas veterans who served in afghanistan including five still serving members have been or will soon be referred to authorities according to defence sources and special forces insiders. An is one of australia s premier special missions unit with the other unit being the 2nd commando regiment australia while it is modelled on the british sas operating under the same motto who dares wins the regiment is a direct. The special air service regiment officially abbreviated sasr though commonly known as the sas is an elite special operations force of the australian army.
