SAS Afghanistan [Archive] - Military Photos

10-16-2003, 12:51 PM

Some old some new:

http://www.tropaselite.hpg.ig.com.br/sas_Afeg_SASPatrol.jpg
US?

I had to delete these pictures because of OpSec. There faces were not covert.

I took the pics from :: http://www.tropaselite.hpg.ig.com.br/

He're more pic's from Enduring Freedom (with out covert faces)

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Tiger

10-16-2003, 01:33 PM

These guys are SBS, not SAS... ;)

Va_Dinger

10-16-2003, 02:08 PM

I think its been proven that photos 6-9 are SBS operators. They were all taken during the Taliban/Al-Qaeda uprising at Mazar E Sharif. Exactly which unit the British Special Forces operators in photos 3-5 belong to has not been proven to the best of my knowledge. They could be SAS or SBS. Photo number one certianly looks like a U.S. Special Forces patrol with a Afghan guide to me. Safe bet is that they are Green Berets. Photo number two is of a CIA operator. He was also photograghed during the Mazar E Sharif uprising. His partner Mike Spann was killed during the uprising. They were the two CIA operators questioning Taliban/Al-Qaeda prisioners ( including American John Walker ) when the uprising began.

zuhrich

10-16-2003, 02:28 PM

these photos are amazing the battle at Masar-e Sherif was the SBS and later SAS arrived, where did u GET THESE SHOTS ??? :hug:

zuhrich

10-16-2003, 02:31 PM

the sixth foto dosnt have the eyes blacked out!! p-) the mod isnt goin to be happy :|

Gordon

10-16-2003, 02:38 PM

Just out of interest the first photo was shown in a British Newspaper at the beginning of the conflict in Afghanistan and the caption read SAS patrol. When I saw it I was doubtful about whether it was the SAS and personally thought they were more likely to be American ... but then thats the media for you.

zuhrich

10-16-2003, 02:40 PM

did it say where they were located when the photo was taken ??

Henk

10-16-2003, 03:42 PM

I think pic 1 are US operators,
Pic 2 is CIA
Pic 3 maybe SAS the rucksak and the belt lets me think so.
Pic 4 and 5 could be anything (prove maybe?)
Pic 6 till 10 it is said that they are special boat section(GB),who knows the truth.

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Royal

10-16-2003, 05:32 PM

Pic 3 maybe SAS the rucksak and the belt lets me think so.

There is no way that a Brit would use a bergan like that...

Vance

10-16-2003, 05:35 PM

If anyone could get a high res video of that Quala-i-Jangi video it would be great, I only have the very low res version.

NcDeuce

10-16-2003, 06:23 PM

Think, think, think...

We don't know, know, know.

PaulII

10-16-2003, 09:39 PM

Why wouldn't a brit use a bergen like that one in pic 3?

Royal

10-17-2003, 02:31 AM

Why wouldn't a brit use a bergen like that one in pic 3?

External fram bergans like that went out with the muzzle loading rifle. They're heavier, awkward, uncomfortable and you can't carry as much gear. We have a far better bergan on issue, available in both DPM and green. There are also plenty of civilian equivalents available.

zuhrich

10-17-2003, 07:18 AM

tp wer did u get the photos???

front

10-17-2003, 09:15 AM

zuhrich? Images 6 and 7 look like screen captures from the documentary "The House Of War":

http://www.channel4.com/news/microsites/H/house_of_war/

cheers

front

AVZ

10-17-2003, 10:59 AM

Just found these pic on the Australian Army homepagehttp://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1070/images/images600/4abrownoutmar27.jpg

JunglistSoldier

10-17-2003, 11:28 AM

Royal

10-17-2003, 11:46 AM

In the world of backpacking external frame bergens are used with great success for rucking HUGE loads.

Not in Europe. The only thing external frames are any good for is humping things like jerrycans. I've been in the Corps long enough to know what to use, and what is used...

You guys may still use them. We don't. End of.

10-17-2003, 12:06 PM

here they come from:

http://www.tropaselite.hpg.ig.com.br/

click: 'updates' (=> SAS) or gallery's (=>enduring freedom)

NcDeuce

10-17-2003, 02:07 PM

"The SAS can take out any one of these camps in under two minutes, kill everybody there, and be gone before the echo fades." voice: James Earl Jones

Remember this? Hehe

Gringo

10-17-2003, 02:14 PM

"The SAS can take out any one of these camps in under two minutes, kill everybody there, and be gone before the echo fades." voice: James Earl Jones

Remember this? Hehe

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy?

NcDeuce

10-17-2003, 02:27 PM

Yup, yup.

Gringo

10-17-2003, 03:04 PM

YAY!!! What do I win?

AVZ

10-17-2003, 04:50 PM

here they come from:

http://www.tropaselite.hpg.ig.com.br/

click: 'updates' (=> SAS) or gallery's (=>enduring freedom)

Thnaks for this link.very good :D

zuhrich

10-17-2003, 05:37 PM

GOOd i couldnt find anything there! i got very confused :(

Steve Andrews

10-18-2003, 05:41 AM

It seems that Bergans with frames are still around - check these from Norway- home of the Bergan!

"The military makes very strict demands on equipment. Norrøna has worked together with the military for a long time to develop solid and practical backpacks. Our designs are used by special divisions and instructors in the Norwegian army and in other NATO countries. The result is backpacks which combine durability, comfort and practical details in a way which should interest demanding outdoor lovers outside the ranks of the military. Recon Pack is today used by instructors and special divisions of the Norwegian army and other NATO countries. This backpack is designed for long marches and tough use. Para Ranger is also suitable for hunters, expedition members and others who want to take very heavy loads on demanding trips or expeditions. We believe that this is the best carrying system for heavy and cumbersome loads. The aluminium frame is not as comfortable as anatomic backpacks, but when you need to carry extremely heavy loads (30-50 kg), only a frame backpack can transfer the weight to the hips in a proper manner.
http://www.norrona.no/web/product.nsf/web/militaer_mellom/$file/0463_mellom.jpg