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Originally Posted by HisDisciple
Understood.
My intent on the question of this thread was if the QPs could go through SAS selection today and vice versa. The question arose from reading Beckwith's book. I knew the QPs would know the answer, so I asked.
I didn’t want any colored hat, I was just referencing the SAS when I said tan beret. I don't care for any article of cloth; it's what I do in this body that truly counts. I apologize if I came off as a young arrogant ribbon chaser.
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Apology accepted.
But to answer your question. After 5th Grp left SEA, it was a large group without a mission, or at least a scaled down mission. America was needing a unit specically designed for Anti-Terrorism. The concept for Delta was long in making. Command selected the few who could learn and teach current doctrine, as known to the Brits and their experiences in Israel, Morrocco and elsewhere.
The canidates, perfect examples of those who put the needs of the Army above their own. Meadows, for years taught at Bragg long after his retirement. Few here were lucky enough to have known him.