Military Fast Facts, Last Updated:09/06/2010
After passing Selection, soldiers lose any previous rank and become troopers
(equivalent to private in many other regiments and corps). They
have to work their way up again from the lowest rank, but revert to their original rank (with appropriate promotions for length
of service) if they ever leave the SAS. Officers, who must hold a minimum rank of captain, do not lose their rank but may only serve a three-year tour with the SAS. Officers are allowed to do a
second three-year tour providing they pass selection again. |
