The SAS has one regular (active-duty) regiment (22 SAS) and two territorial (reserve) regiments (21 SAS and 23 SAS). The 22 SAS regiment is organized into four squadrons, each squadron consisting of four 16-man troops.

What ranks are special forces?

• 18A – Special Forces Officer.
• 180A – Special Forces Warrant Officer.
• 18B – Special Forces Weapons Sergeant.
• 18C – Special Forces Engineer Sergeant.
• 18D – Special Forces Medical Sergeant.
• 18E – Special Forces Communications Sergeant.
• 18F – Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant.

How much does an SAS soldier earn a year?

Recruits are drawn from other army units, but only one applicant in 20 passes the gruelling four-week selection process. SAS soldiers’ pay ranges from less than £25,000 a year to around £80,000, depending on their skills and rank. This compares with a basic £13,000 for privates in other regiments.