Talk:Special Forces Support Group

Battle of Tora Bora???
No SAS were present at Tora Bora, only a handful of SBS supporting the single Delta Squadron. I am taking that part out. Read Kill Bin Laden. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.91.189.138 (talk) 04:13, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Merge with Joint Special Forces Support Group
Sure, why not. It's most likely the same outfit that it speaks of. --Jpfagerback 15:25, 29 April 2006 (UTC)


 * I think it could be the same outfit. however I'm not 100% sure but I think it probably is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.137.109.177 (talk • contribs)


 * Yeah Its definatly the Special Forces Support Group. Before it was given its official name it was described as being similar to the US rangers and many people including the media jumped on it as the UK Rangers which is now known to be inccorect. So it is definatly the Special Forces Support Group. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.137.109.177 (talk • contribs)


 * I also agree with the merge, both articles talk about the same unit. --Nkcs 19:24, 1 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Merge it. There is no 'SFSG' - only the 'JSFSG' which is a Battalion plus sized Tier 2 organisation based around 1 PARA.  It also includes a Company of Royal Marines and approx 30 RAF Regiment types to guard things.  Darth Doctrinus 00:16, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Yes, it should be merged. However, the unit is called the Special Forces Support Group, not Joint Special Forces Support Group, as it clearly says in the MOD releases. Hammersfan 14/05/06, 17.30 BST
 * Sure, whatever. I understand that everything has to have some sort of reference, so you are correct.  Perhaps I should have said 'we call it the JSFSG.'  Kind regards.  Darth Doctrinus 19:00, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Is this correct ?
Organisation "The SFSG is split into one support company and four line companies (three Para and one Royal Marines). A line company is then divided into two squadrons, each squadron has four troops; three assault troops and one reconnaissance. There has been speculation that each line company is specialised in a specific role. The RAF platoon will act as Pathfinders to secure or create landing zones for assault forces."

It does not follow the normal British Army orbat 4 Coys and 1 Sp Coy, I can accept. Where is the source for the statement they are then divided into two squardons of four troops ? the Infantry has Companys and Platoons as does the Marines. The Armoured Corps, Signals , RLC and SAS has Squadrons and Troops Jim Sweeney (talk) 16:50, 12 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Doesn't strike me as legit, the Corps have a Company/ Troop structure. A Coy is an SO2 Command; Major or Squadron Leader where a Troop/ Platoon is an SO3 Command; Captain or Flight Lieutenant.  It's not out of the question that the crabs refer to themselves as a Squadron though, unless the rocks are integrated into the Coys.  Strikes me as a USian contribution, we wouldn't normally use Line Coy this side of the pond.
 * ALR (talk) 19:39, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like waffle, RAF Regiment don't have anywhere near the capability to carry out the Pathfinder role. The Pathfinder platoon would, obviously, still fulfil this requirement for SFSG dropzones. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.133.26.2 (talk) 23:46, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

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