Why is 21 SAS called artists?
Raised in London in 1859 as a volunteer light infantry unit, the regiment saw active service during the Second Boer War and the First World War, earning a number of battle honours. Today, the full title of the regiment is 21 Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserve). This is abbreviated to (21 SAS(R)).
What is the role of 21 SAS?
The traditional role of 21 and 23 SAS is to carry out long range reconnaissance patrols, often behind enemy lines. Protection of senior British dignitaries and VIPs.
Where does the 21st Special Air Service Regiment?
SAS (R) comprises: 21st Special Air Service Regiment. (21 SAS (R)) HQ Squadron based at the Duke Of York Barracks in London. A Squadron (Greater London) C Squadron (East Anglia and Eastern Wessex) E Squadron (Wales) 23rd Special Air Service Regiment. (23 SAS (R))
How many Special Air Service units are there?
The Special Air Service comprises three units: one Regular and two Army Reserve (AR) units. The regular army unit is 22 SAS Regiment and the reserve units are 21 Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserve) (21 SAS (R)) and 23 Special Air Service Regiment (23 SAS (R)); collectively, the Special Air Service (Reserve) (SAS (R)).
Where is the HQ of the 21st SAS?
SAS(R) comprises: 21st Special Air Service Regiment. (21 SAS(R)) HQ Squadron based at the Duke Of York Barracks in London. A Squadron (Greater London) C Squadron (East Anglia and Eastern Wessex) E Squadron (Wales)
Who is in charge of 21 and 23 SAS?
21 and 23 SAS reservists are given communications and signals intelligence (SIGINT) support by 63 (SAS) Signals Squadron, of the Royal Corps of Signals, also manned by volunteers. As of September 2014, 21 and 23 SAS fall under the command of the newly established 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade.