Double taps, three-round bursts, tabbing and CasEvac operations. These are but a few of the tactics and procedures used by the men of Britain's Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. What do they mean, how do the elite soldiers of Britain's SAS fight and what weapons do they use? Fighting Skills of the SAS is a complete guide to the tactices, operational procedures, training and military hardware used by the SAS. Fighting Skills of the SAS contains individual chapters on weapons skills, using the deadly Browning High Power and the MP5K submachine gun; how SAS teams operate behind enemy lines; SAS sabotage techniques; concealment skills; and observation and intelligence gathering.

Written by a former member of the SAS, these are the secrets of one of the world's fiercest fighting units. Among the many SAS techniques explained here are: how to board an aircraft flying at 130 mph; how to enter a submerged submarine; how to mount ambushes; how to plan a raid on an enemy base and how to breach security around a building; how to free fall from 30,000 feet; how to set up a safe house; how to train a guerrilla army; how to avoid being tracked and how to storm places where hostages are held.

From the Russian spetsnaz to U.S. Navy SEALs, Crawford records some of the most dangerous and fantastic exploits and examines the skills and weaponry used by these legendary warriors. 100 illustrations. 80 photos.

Presented in a handy pocketbook format, Extreme Unarmed Combat considers the different fighting and martial arts skills a person can use before looking at the areas of the body to defend, showing how to attack without letting oneself be hurt as well as how to incapacitate an opponent.

The book explores the different uses of hand weapons, from pistols to semiautomatics to sniper's rifles, from flick knives to machetes, from stun grenades to CS gas, from knuckle-dusters to nunchaku sticks. With tips and techniques from combat experts, the book explains which weapon to choose for given situations and how to use each weapon. With more than 300 easy-to-follow illustrations and handy pull-out lists of key training tips, Guns, Knives & Other Personal Weapons is the definitive guide for anyone wanting to be ready for anything.

An SAS soldier explains the battle history of this prestigious military service, while teaching how you can defend yourself in both hand-to-hand and military combat. Seventy years after its inception, the Special Air Service (SAS) is recognized by many as one of the most decorated military forces in the world. Their soldiers do battle on a daily basis, taking actions that are normally swift, very hard hitting, and extremely secretive. They will go—willingly—deep behind enemy lines, taking on incredible odds and risking their lives in the hope of rescuing others. In the SAS Combat Handbook, you will be informed on all aspects of SAS operations. With never-before-seen photographs of these heroes in action and untold stories of individual acts of bravery, you will be taught the key combat methods that have made this military group exactly what they are: elite. Included are training tips that will teach you about various military tactics, such as: The art of cover and remaining hidden behind enemy lines The keys to covert insertion and extraction operations Counterterrorism skills, including building entry, ambush, and sniping Fire battles on land, in the air, or at sea And so much more From the gathering of intelligence to undercover operations, the SAS is made up of two hundred men who are rigorously selected, highly trained, and ready to face what others fear. They know what it takes to get the job done, and no matter the situation, their combat skills are the best in the business.