Royal Marines vs SBS: The Difference Was Night and Day

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Ritland’s guest, a former UK Special Air Service (SAS) operator, recounts his progression from conventional Royal Marines patrols in Afghanistan to tier-one special operations missions. He describes conducting nighttime high-value target missions, working closely with U.S. Navy SEALs and DEVGRU, and his role as a primary fires operator coordinating extensive air assets. The guest emphasizes the effectiveness of U.S.-UK special operations cooperation and the tight integration between ground forces and American Apache, gunship, and other aviation units during combat operations.

Key takeaways

• The guest describes moving from conventional Royal Marines operations to SAS point man on tier-one teams hunting high-value targets in Afghanistan, an experience he characterizes as completely different in culture and operational tempo.
• According to the guest, his SAS unit worked closely with U.S. Navy SEAL teams and DEVGRU to adapt tactics and conduct joint operations, knocking off six to twelve HVTs during one six-month tour by his account.
• As a primary fires operator, the guest recounts coordinating large stacks of air assets including U.S. Apaches, AC-130 gunships, Predators, and fixed-wing aircraft, and he emphasizes the seamless communication and trust between British and American forces during operations.

Episode details: published July 4, 2025 · 655.6K views · 15:48 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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