SAS Communicator | Ben Gallagher | Special Forces (UKSF) Veteran

Part 2: Ben sought to re-attempt UK Special Forces Selection, driven by his aspiration to join the Special Forces as an SF Communicator, supporting the Special Air Service (SAS). He recounts his journey, detailing how he successfully completed the initial phase 1 of Selection (Hills phase) prior to the Communicator phase. Subsequently, he navigated later phases, including the SF Parachute course (which encompasses HALO), ultimately achieving success in the Selection process. Regrettably, Ben’s career was abruptly terminated by an unfortunate incident that resulted in severe blast and fragment injuries to his upper torso and both arms. He shares his recovery journey, encompassing both physical and mental well-being. Ben enlisted in the British Army in 2005, joining the Royal Corps of Signals. During the course of 16 years of service, Ben attained the rank of Sergeant (Sgt). Chapters: 00:00 - Special Forces Selection (SF Communications) 13:38 - A Squadron, 22 SAS 25:45 - Shooting Incident 32:22 - Recovery Journey 42:23 - Mental Health 55:27 - Transition Back to Civilian Life 1:03:48 - British Rowing Athlete 1:09:39 - Final Thoughts & Advice Music created by Gavin Watson Website: https://militaryveteranspodcast.com Instagram:   / militaryveteranspodcast   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@militaryvete... X:   / milvetpodcast   TikTok:   / militaryveteranspodcast   LinkedIn:   / military-veterans-podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PdUZvt... Other Podcast Platforms: https://militaryveteranspodcast.buzzs... Contact the Show: https://militaryveteranspodcast.com/c... Support the Show on Patreon:   / militaryveteranspodcast   Buy Host a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MilVetPo... #military #veterans #podcast