RE: New upload6 Apr 2026 15:08
He could call in loads of back up.............
Ant Middleton, a former member of the Special Boat Service (SBS) who served 13 years in the UK military, including as a sniper and point man, operated in high-threat environments where he could call upon a range of specialized support assets. While he predominantly served in Afghanistan, the support capabilities available to UK Special Forces (UKSF) in hostile theaters like Iraq typically include:
Close Air Support (CAS): Immediate air support from coalition aircraft, including jets or attack helicopters (such as Apache gunships), to provide fire support or extraction, often guided by elite troops on the ground.
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): Rapid casualty evacuation by helicopter, often referred to as "Dustoff," designed to get wounded personnel to high-level medical facilities quickly.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Drone surveillance providing live intelligence on enemy positions and movement.
Quick Reaction Force (QRF): A dedicated, standby elite force (such as a separate SAS/SBS team) designed to rapidly deploy to assist in an emergency, such as a "troop-in-contact" scenario.
Special Forces Support Group (SFSG): Specialized conventional forces tasked with supporting UKSF operations, providing extra firepower and security during missions.
As a member of the elite SBS, Middleton was part of the "Holy Trinity" of UK forces (Royal Marines, 9 Parachute Squadron, and SBS) and often acted as a point man, putting him at the forefront of these operations