BBC news report on the role of British special forces in the NATO campaign in Libya in 2011. More info on UK Special Forces (UKSF) at www.eliteukforces.info
Why does it matter if they were over their they are a secretive unit and are all over the world and train for years and years at least they get to utilize their skills and shouldn't be poked or bothered by the media and public.
@Zach t It matters because, the UN security council resolution specifically states that there should be no 'boots on the ground, whatsoever. ...and no-one's blaming the unit for this; it's the politicians who sent them there, who are subject to criticism over this.
@SMUDGEPARA Yeah I was referring more to the yanks, I have noticed that your average quality of solider is much higher in the UK forces than the American forces, or is that just me?
Having special forces on the ground is a precisional and accuracy requirement in order to have airstrikes. As for Nabila Rasvani, its her choice; either you can have an uncontrolled rabble fighting, or soldiers, whos job it is, so the civilians can be organised, and over throw the regime. Which only happened because of SAS/SBS.
the thing i dont get is why is everyone so surprised the government didnt say our special forces was there? they are suppose to be secret and whats secret about telling everyone they are there
@ChinUpCrackOn I understand what you are saying and largely agree, but the State keeping a tight lid on military ops can lead to cover ups of fuck ups that need to be addressed, illegal conduct and that sort of thing. Like with "collateral murder" something needed to be done about that, but the higher ups just sat on it.
@SMUDGEPARA That isn't what I am talking about it, I am talking about covering up illegal operations or war crimes. That "collateral murder" video is a good example, stuff like that needs to be out in the public domain
Nabila Rasvani, SOunds like she wanted her cake and eat it too.. What does she expect too have happened. Why send any kind of support to help the Rebels if you didn't want then to succeed.. She sounds like she really supported the Libian Regime. And of course you say anything you can to keep the fact that you have Special Force in active operations.. this would have compromised their mission, and risked their lives..
why do you assume the citizens are dumb,please explain your self.i think you will find the morality of british people is generally compassionate and understanding.what happens behind closed doors with the military and governmental agencies doesnt imply the populous is dumb.british people question there leaders unlike the sheep of super powered nations.please reply as i want to know where your basis of facts are coming from.
My thoughts are this, the media should not report on what the sas are doing in any operation.
Agreed. It should be classified until the MOD say otherwise.
Why does it matter if they were over their they are a secretive unit and are all over the world and train for years and years at least they get to utilize their skills and shouldn't be poked or bothered by the media and public.
@Zach t It matters because, the UN security council resolution specifically states that there should be no 'boots on the ground, whatsoever.
...and no-one's blaming the unit for this; it's the politicians who sent them there, who are subject to criticism over this.
@SMUDGEPARA
Yeah I was referring more to the yanks, I have noticed that your average quality of solider is much higher in the UK forces than the American forces, or is that just me?
So was the question asked of the French suppling arms ?
The MP has a funny voice
Having special forces on the ground is a precisional and accuracy requirement in order to have airstrikes. As for Nabila Rasvani, its her choice; either you can have an uncontrolled rabble fighting, or soldiers, whos job it is, so the civilians can be organised, and over throw the regime. Which only happened because of SAS/SBS.
tell us something we don't know
oh bless
the thing i dont get is why is everyone so surprised the government didnt say our special forces was there? they are suppose to be secret and whats secret about telling everyone they are there
thank you for your service sir. SOF community keep the enemy awake at night so we can sleep peacefully.
@ChinUpCrackOn
I understand what you are saying and largely agree, but the State keeping a tight lid on military ops can lead to cover ups of fuck ups that need to be addressed, illegal conduct and that sort of thing. Like with "collateral murder" something needed to be done about that, but the higher ups just sat on it.
Every fight is are fight
@SMUDGEPARA
That isn't what I am talking about it, I am talking about covering up illegal operations or war crimes. That "collateral murder" video is a good example, stuff like that needs to be out in the public domain
wow all that hate must not be good for your blood pressure......
what makes you so angry???
If you really were SF you would realise the implications of admitting it online.
British Lions, Blades Britannia... if you know what I mean.
we do love to rap, eminem is my favourite, youd like him.
I can't but ponder the quote " Run with hares and Hunt with the Hounds" this journalist needs wake up and sell the coffee.
shit, theres some people on here who can't seem to deal or even fathom at all, with the fact that the British helped an arab country.
And now we have our oil cheap! Fuck yeah!
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she's seem mad bro
I hear tin foil is a 3rd off at walmart..
Nabila Rasvani, SOunds like she wanted her cake and eat it too.. What does she expect too have happened. Why send any kind of support to help the Rebels if you didn't want then to succeed.. She sounds like she really supported the Libian Regime. And of course you say anything you can to keep the fact that you have Special Force in active operations.. this would have compromised their mission, and risked their lives..
buwt we likey your oils! wawt we wawnt we get!!
Lol, British citizens didn''t mind financing imperialism in the Victorian age. Why should they mind now?
why do you assume the citizens are dumb,please explain your self.i think you will find the morality of british people is generally compassionate and understanding.what happens behind closed doors with the military and governmental agencies doesnt imply the populous is dumb.british people question there leaders unlike the sheep of super powered nations.please reply as i want to know where your basis of facts are coming from.
God sake the women acting like shit like this doesn't happen every time there's a reason why the public aren't told massive over reaction