SAS Reservists Pulled From Front Lines, Given Guard Duties
April 13 2010
The British military has removed reserve Special Air Service troops from front line duties after what was called an unfavorable review of their capabilities, reports London's Daily Telegraph.
Personnel from 21 and 23 SAS, the regiment's Territorial Army battalions, have been responsible for training members of the Afghan National Police. However, said the newspaper, a regular infantry unit has replaced them.
The reservists were placed in charge of guarding members of the...
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