22 SAS Operator | Duncan Baillie

Special Air Service veteran Duncan Bailie served over two decades in the regiment, beginning just before September 11 attacks, after first serving in the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment. In this episode, he gives an inside look at SAS selection, deployments across Iraq and beyond, and what it was like serving alongside 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta in joint operations where the SAS and Delta Force lived, planned, and conducted missions together both side by side and independently. Tune in and enjoy. Website: https://forceblueteam.org Instagram: @forceblueteam Sponsors First Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 https://clouddefensive.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop 00:00 - Honoring Matt Tonroe and Jonathan Dunbar 00:52 - Intro, Sponsors & Welcome to Tier 1 Podcast 02:39 - Introducing Duncan Bailey: 25 Years UK Military & 22 SAS 02:57 - SAS & Delta Force: The Real Relationship and the Charlie Beckwith Story 05:59 - From South Africa to Joining 2 Para at Age 19 08:38 - 2 Para Life, Airborne Ops, P Company & Selection Culture 13:09 - UK Ranger Regiment Controversy – “They Haven’t Earned It” 15:00 - Why He Went for SAS Selection at Just 23 Years Old 18:20 - Powerful Advice: Don’t Over-Plan – Just Show Up and Don’t Quit 21:43 - SAS Selection Prep Strategy: Hills Phase & Don’t Overtrain 28:34 - The Welsh Hills Hell – Fan Dance, Navigation & Endurance Marches 36:54 - Full SAS Selection Phases Breakdown & What Breaks Most Men 45:00 - Jungle Phase in Brunei: Training, Insertion & Mental Toughness 56:46 - Squadron Life, Deployments & Regimental Culture 1:20:00 - Leadership Lessons, Fear Control & Transition to Civilian Life 1:48:00 - Life After the SAS, Moving to America & Final Thoughts