Five civilians have made the grade to enter the notoriously punishing NZ Special Air Service (SAS) selection course in 2019. JOHN STEPHENSON NZ SAS soldiers (file photo). supplied Explosions, flames and abseiling soldiers marked the opening of the new SAS Battle Training Facility in Ardmore (file photo). A Defence Force spokesman said civilian applicants must pass SAS selection medical board requirements along with the Army fitness test. NZ ARMY/SUPPLIED Nicholas Kahotea was a decorated soldier, receiving several gallantry awards during his time in the SAS.

Source: Stuff November 08, 2019 21:00 UTC