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The SASR, or Special Air Service Regiment is a Special Forces infantry unit for ANZAC in Wargame: Red Dragon.

History[]

Special Air Service Regiment is the special operation force of the Australian Army. Formed in 1957 Special Air Service Regiment was based off of the British Army's SAS and draws on the experiences of Australian Services Reconnaissance Department, independent companies, Coastwatchers and M and Z Special Units during World War II.

The 1st Special Air Service Company was established on 25 July 1957 at Swanbourne. Then in 1960 the company became part of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) and was given the responsibility for commando and special forces operations and the regiment's primary wartime role was divisional-level reconnaissance.On 20 August 1964, the SAS gained regimental status and was expanded to two sabre squadrons and a headquarters, severing the link with the RAR.

The Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) was born out of its parent organization, the United Kingdom's SAS. In 1957, the Australian military decided to form an independent SAS company to serve at the end of the Malaysian conflict. In 1964, after several reorganizations, the company grew to a regimental status to augment the Commonwealth forces engaged in Borneo. It retained the SAS sand-colored beret and regimental crest and wings. The Regiment also saw extensive action in Vietnam, working alongside American units (especially the United States Marine Corps Force Recon) and earning great respect with both sides. Other actions have taken the Regiment to Brunei, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea. The Regiment has an extremely tough selection course, lasting nineteen days. (And considering that Australia is a desert continent inhabited by giant spiders, one can only dread what kind of training these poor souls go through in "Down Under".) Those that “survive” the course go on for training and placement within the Regiment. Additional cross-training in other specialties regularly occurs. Training and exercises are continual to keep the professionalism of the unit high.

The Regiment is comprised of three Sabre squadrons, plus Headquarters and support personnel. They also maintain a base squadron for immadiate action in the event of a terrorist threat. The Australian SASR operates much like its parent organization, but with one significant addition. Due to Australia's lack of a Marine Corps or SEAL-type unit, the SASR has assumed a large amount of naval-related special operations. The SASR has a near-complete monopoly on special operations within Australia.

In addition to other missions normal for special operations forces, SASR quietly prepares to be an instrument of Australia in support of its western allies, upon whom Australia depends. They also prepare in case an enemy should attempt to take the vast but under-populated continent, training in mobile guerrilla tactics and training their own citizens if the need arises. The unit is highly regarded both domestically and abroad. They have maintained the high standards of the Regiment and are a force to br reckoned with.

Available transports[]

Weapons[]

Weapons WRD Icon AUG Para WRD Icon Carl Gustav M3 WRD Icon M60E3
Type Assault Rifle LAW SAW
Name AUG Para Carl Gustav M3 M60E3
Caliber 5.56mm 84mm HEAT [STAT] 7.62mm [CQC]
Ammo x 1600 x 8 x 2000
Range Ground = 455 m
Helicopters = 455 m
This was first introduced in Wargame: AirLand Battle Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m
Helicopters = N/A m
This was first introduced in Wargame: AirLand Battle Airplanes = N/A m
Ground = 875 m
Helicopters = 595 m
This was first introduced in Wargame: AirLand Battle Airplanes = N/A m
Accuracy 40% 60% 40%
Stabilizer 40% N/A 25%
AP Power N/A 20 N/A
HE Power 1 N/A 0.5
Suppression 30 336 55
Rate of fire 533 r/min 10 r/min 428 r/min

Gallery[]

See also[]

Favicon Wikipedia Special Air Service Regiment on Wikipedia

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