SAS Facing Recruitment Crisis

The transcript discusses the current state of the British Army, highlighting the increased demand on frontline regiments due to ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It notes a shift in recruitment trends, with fewer soldiers applying to join the SAS despite an overall increase in armed forces recruitment. The constant deployment of troops is affecting the numbers and quality of recruits, raising concerns about the sustainability of special forces. The Ministry of Defence faces challenges in encouraging new recruits while retaining existing SAS members.

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