chevpol Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi folks,just a quick one, was the RAF Regiment ever issued with the M16? I have seen piccys of soldiers in N.I. patrolling with them. All the best Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I doubt very much that it was issued to the RAF Regiment.It was procured in small numbers for use by units of the Roal Marines,Para,s(Pathfinders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I doubt very much that it was issued to the RAF Regiment.It was procured in small numbers for use by units of the Roal Marines,Para,s(Pathfinders) thats what I thought Cheers Mark:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-sas Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Not forgetting 22nd S.A.S!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Not forgetting 22nd S.A.S!!! I thought they were referred to as "Two-One" & "Two-Two" not 21st & 22nd:confused: not forgetting "Two-Three" Edited April 9, 2009 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wern't they standard issue in Belize? The M16 not SAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Many units were issued M16's dependant on where they were going. I know 21 were issued them as standard but other SF Regiments opted for better weapons, again depending on where and who they were up against. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-sas Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 wrongly or rightly i've always reffered to them as 22nd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I thought they were referred to as "Two-One" & "Two-Two" not 21st & 22nd:confused: not forgetting "Two-Three" Correct sir!! All three regiments are ALWAYS referred to in numeric form only. And, in a rare occurrence the senior regiment is the lowest number, in this case one of the Reserve units. Not sure about these days but in my time the correct designations were: 21 SAS® 22 SAS 23 SAS® At the time the usual denominator for TA units was (VR)..... wrongly or rightly i've always reffered to them as 22nd! Incorrect I'm afraid and a habit worth breaking as I've known those who would happily have bounces things off you for so doing. It's been known to be considered a grievous insult..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-sas Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks for that neil! cleared that up for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 TBH - I have never heard any mention of 23 before :confused: :computerrage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 TBH - I have never heard any mention of 23 before :confused: :computerrage: 23 SAS® is the Northern equivalent of 21 SAS® Jack. The dividing line was - in my day - Birmingham. Birmingham and all points North were the recruiting grounds for 23 SAS®. Anywhere south of Birmingham were the recruiting grounds for 21 SAS® If you listened to the news a month or two ago 23 sadly lost 3 men out in Afghanistan. The operational roles differed too - 21 was Long Range Reconnaissance whereas the role of 23 was CSAR (Combat Search And Recovery). Both units were also into Psy-Ops and "Hearts & Minds" efforts. And both units were well versed in the "mean and sneaky tricks" department..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 23 SAS® is the Northern equivalent of 21 SAS® Jack. The dividing line was - in my day - Birmingham. Birmingham and all points North were the recruiting grounds for 23 SAS®. Anywhere south of Birmingham were the recruiting grounds for 21 SAS® Thanks Neil and now didn't even know that the MOD recruited geographicaly either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 No probs Jack!! I suppose it could be argued that it's not the MoD recruiting either - the chain of command for the three regiments bypasses them thus: Regimental O/C D(SAS) PM & Cabinet War Council The Sovereign Everything between D(SAS) and the PM is always a bit of a grey area.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeileen Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi there As a new member maybe i should have introduced myself first, but didnt have time and i saw this post. Yes the RAF Regiment were issued M16 in the 80,s when they served with the Americans at Greenham Common the unit was the 501 Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi there As a new member maybe i should have introduced myself first, but didnt have time and i saw this post. Yes the RAF Regiment were issued M16 in the 80,s when they served with the Americans at Greenham Common the unit was the 501 Chris thats interesting, thank you. I have seen photos on the net taken at Greenham, never thought to look at them again,. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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