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| title = Weekly Shōnen Jump
|caption=Emblem and Motto of the SBS
| image_file = Jump2004.jpg
|country=[[United Kingdom]]
| image_size = 265px
|allegiance=
| image_caption = Cover of 2004 Weekly Shōnen Jump issue representing many Weekly Jump series running at that time. The characters on the cover are dressed as monkeys because 2004 was the [[year of the monkey]].
|branch=[[Royal Marines]]
| editor = Masahiko Ibaraki
|type= Naval [[Special Forces]]
| frequency = Semimonthly (1968&ndash;1969)<br/>Weekly (1969 October&ndash; )
|role= Special operations / Maritime Counter Terrorism
| circulation = 2,700,000 (2007)
|size= One Regiment
| category = [[Shōnen]] [[manga]]
|command_structure=[[United Kingdom Special Forces|UK Special Forces]]
| company = [[Shueisha]]
|current_commander=
| publisher = [[Shueisha]]
|garrison=[[Poole]]
| firstdate = 1968
|ceremonial_chief=[[Philip, Duke of Edinburgh|HRH The Duke of Edinburgh]] (Captain-General, Royal Marines)
| finaldate =
|ceremonial_chief_label=Captain-General
| country = [[Japan]]
|colonel_of_the_regiment=
| language = [[Japanese (language)|Japanese]]
|nickname=
| website = [http://jump.shueisha.co.jp/ jump.shueisha.co.jp]
|patron=
| issn =
|motto="By strength and guile"<ref>Originally "Not By Strength By Guile" the motto changed with the move from SB Sqn to Special Boat Service"</Ref>
|colours=
|march=
|mascot=
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The '''Special Boat Service''' ('''SBS''') is the [[special forces]] unit of the British [[Royal Navy]]. The service's motto is "By Strength and Guile". It forms part of the [[United Kingdom Special Forces]] group, alongside the [[Special Air Service]] (SAS), [[Special Reconnaissance Regiment]] (SRR), [[Special Forces Support Group]] (SFSG) and Special Forces Communicators (SFC).
{{nihongo|'''''Weekly Shōnen Jump'''''|週刊少年ジャンプ|Shūkan Shōnen Janpu|lit. "''Weekly Boy Jump''"}}, sometimes known as '''''Weekly Jump''''' and better known as '''''Shōnen Jump''''', is one of the longest-running weekly [[manga]] compilations in [[Japan]]. It has a circulation of 2.7 million. ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' has a sister magazine called ''[[Jump Square|Jump SQ.]]'', created after the fall of ''[[Monthly Shōnen Jump]]''.


The SBS is an independent unit of the [[Royal Marines]] based at Royal Marines Poole, in [[Poole]], [[Dorset]], co-located with [[1 Assault Group Royal Marines]] and [[148 Commando Forward Observation Battery]], [[Royal Artillery]].
The collected volumes or [[tankōbon]] of ''Weekly Jump'' titles in Japan are released under the ''Jump Comics'' [[imprint]] every two to three months.


==Role==
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The roles of the Special Boat Service are predominantly focused on, but not restricted to, the [[littoral]] and [[riverine]] waterborne domains, including:


*Coastal [[reconnaissance]]
==Features==
*Covert beach reconnaissance (Hydrographic survey) in advance of amphibious assault
===Series===
*Covert assault route preparation in advance of amphibious assault
{{seealso|List of series run in Weekly Shōnen Jump}}
*Recovery or protection of ships and [[oil rigs|oil installations]] subject to hostile state or non-state (terrorist) action.
*Maritime [[Counter-Terrorism]]
*Support to Police and [[Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs|customs]]
*Reconnaissance and target indication in the deep battlespace
*Assault on verified targets
*Personal protection of VIPs


==Organisation==
There are currently twenty-one manga titles being serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''.
The [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)| Ministry of Defence]] does not comment on special forces matters therefore little verifiable information exists in the public domain. Memoirs suggest an organisation split into four operational squadrons and a training wing, with a range of supporting personnel drawn from the Royal Marines, [[Royal Navy]], [[Royal Air Force]] and the [[British Army]].


The SBS is under the Operational Command of Director Special Forces, which allocates resources to the [[Permanent Joint Headquarters]], deployed forces or other tasks as required.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Title
!Serialization
!Author/Illustrator
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Asklepios (manga)|Asklepios]]''|アスクレピオス}}
|September 2008
|[[Tōru Uchimizu]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Bakuman]]''|バクマン。}}
|August 2008
|[[Tsugumi Ohba]], [[Takeshi Obata]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Bari Haken]]''|バリハケン}}
|March 2008
|Suzuki Shinya
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Bleach (manga)|Bleach]]''|ブリーチ}}
|August 2001
|[[Tite Kubo]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''Chagecha''|チャゲチャ}}
|September 2008
|[[Yoshio Sawai]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[D.Gray-man]]''|ディーグレイマン|}}
|May 2004
|[[Katsura Hoshino]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Eyeshield 21]]''|アイシールド21}}
|2002
|[[Riichiro Inagaki|Rīchiro Inagaki]], [[Yusuke Murata]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Gintama]]''|銀魂—ぎんたま—}}
|December 2003
|[[Hideaki Sorachi]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Hunter × Hunter]]''|ハンター×ハンター}}
|March 1998
|[[Yoshihiro Togashi]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Inumaru Dashi]]''|いぬまるだしっ}}
|August 2008
|Koji Ōishi
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Reborn!|Katekyō Hitman Reborn!]]''|家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!}}
|May 2004
|[[Akira Amano]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo]]''|こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所}}
|1976
|[[Osamu Akimoto]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro]]''|魔人探偵脳噛ネウロ}}
|February 2005
|[[Yūsei Matsui]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Naruto]]''|ナルト}}
|November 1999
|[[Masashi Kishimoto]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Nurarihyon no Mago]]''|ぬらりひょんの孫}}
|2008
|Shībashi Hiroshi
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[One Piece]]''|ワンピース}}
|July 1997
|[[Eiichiro Oda|Eīchiro Oda]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Psyren]]''|サイレン}}
|December 2007
|Iwashiro Toshiaki
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Pyū to Fuku! Jaguar]]''|ピューと吹く!ジャガー}}
|2000
|[[Kyosuke Usuta]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Sket Dance]]''|スケット・ダンス}}
|July 2007
|Kenta Shinohara
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[To Love-Ru]]''|To LOVEる—とらぶる—}}
|April 2006
|Saki Hasemi, [[Kentaro Yabuki]]
|-
|{{nihongo|''[[Toriko]]''|トリコ}}
|2008
|[[Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro]]
|}


Qualified personnel are known as "Swimmer Canoeists" and are employed in one of the operational squadrons, training wing or elsewhere in the RM, RN, DSF or MOD.
==Foreign adaptations==
=== Shonen Jump ===
{{main|Shonen Jump (magazine)}}
''Shonen Jump'', published in [[North America]] by [[Viz Media]], debuted in November 2002, with a January 2003 cover date. Though based on ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', the [[English language]] ''Shonen Jump'' is retooled for English readers and the American audience and is published monthly, instead of weekly.<ref name="IC interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/1499.html |title=DBZ and Yu Gi Oh Headline US Shonen Jump |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-06-12 |accessdate=2008-06-30 }}</ref><ref name="IC Interview1">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/1714.html |title=Interview with Viz Management, Part I |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-08-13 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref> It features serialized chapters from seven manga series, and articles on Japanese language and culture, manga, anime, video games, and figurines.<ref name="Viz2008PK">{{cite press release |url=http://www.shonenjump.com/mediakit/images/SJ_MEDIAKIT_Web.pdf |format=pdf |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |title=Shonen Jump Media Kit |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-06-29 }}</ref> In conjunction with the magazine, Viz launched new imprints for releasing media related to the series presented in the magazine, and other shōnen works. This includes two new manga imprints, an [[anime]] DVD imprint, a fiction line for releasing [[light novel]]s, a label for fan and data books, and a label for the release of art books.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/6166.html |title=Shonen Jump Advanced Line Targets Older Teens |publisher=ICv2 |date=2004-12-20 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2006-09-15/viz-media-announces-three-new-fiction-novels |title=Viz Media Announces Three New Fiction Novels |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |date=2006-09-15 |accessdate=2008-07-06 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vizmedia.com/products/products.php?format_id=5&brand_id=30 |title=SJ Profiles |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |accessdate=2008-07-06 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vizmedia.com/products/products.php?format_id=5&brand_id=34 |title=Art of SJ |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |accessdate=2008-07-06 }}</ref>


*Two squadrons, C and X, support general SBS tasks.
Prior to the magazine's launch, Viz launched an extensive marketing campaign to promote the magazine and help it succeed where other manga anthologies in North America have failed.<ref name="IC Launch">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/1494.html |title=Viz and Shueisha To Launch Mass Market Boys Magazine in US |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-06-10 |accessdate=2008-06-30 }}</ref> Shueisha purchased an equity interest in Viz to help fund the venture,<ref name="IC Equity">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/1679.html |title=Shueisha Buys Equity Interest in Viz |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-08-02 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref> and [[Cartoon Network]], [[Suncoast]], and [[Diamond Distributors]] became promotional partners in the magazine.<ref name="IC Launch" /> The first issue required three printings to meet demand, with over 300,000 copies sold.<ref name="IC First Issue">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/2124.html |title=Shonen Jump #1 in Third Printing |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-12-10 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref> It was awarded the ICv2 "Comic Product of the Year" award in December 2002, and has continued to enjoy high sales with a monthly circulation of 215,000 in 2008.<ref name="IC Award">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/2179.html |title=ICv2 2002 Comic Awards, Part 1 |publisher=ICv2 |date=2002-12-29 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref><ref name="IC Sales">{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/3867.html |title=Shonen Jump Sales Skyrocket to 305,000! |publisher=ICv2 |date=2003-11-13 |accessdate=2008-07-01 }}</ref>
*M squadron is the Maritime [[Counter-Terrorism]] and shipboard operations unit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalmarines.mod.uk/server/show/nav.6699|title=Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines History |publisher=Royal Marines|quote=Following a study into the centralisation of the Royal Marines Maritime Counter Terrorist (MCT) forces, approval was given for elements of Comacchio Group Royal Marines to move from Royal Marines Condor to Royal Marines Poole and form part of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS); sub units of the SBS were called squadrons and existing SB sections were called troops. M Squadron was formed and was responsible for the MCT tasks formerly carried out by O Company of Comacchio Group Royal Marines. From this date onwards, Comacchio Group ceased to have any MCT responsibility but retained its main task of safe-guarding Britain's nuclear deterrent.}}</ref>
*Z squadron conducts small watercraft and mini-sub insertions.
*Training Wing conducts selection and continuation training and includes a concepts and doctrine capability.


Personnel have previously been required to return to the main Commando force after the first three -year tour, potentially returning again after a short period.
=== Banzai! ===
{{main|Banzai! (magazine)}}


The special forces element of [[3 Commando Brigade]] is usually provided by the SBS, tasked from the Directorate of Special Forces.
''Banzai!'' is a [[German (language)|German]] language version of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' published by [[Carlsen Comics]] that was published from 2001 through December 2005 before being canceled. In addition to the ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' manga series, the magazine also included original German language [[manga-influenced comics]]. The magazine competed as a sister publication to a [[shōjo]] anthology called ''Daisuki''.


The SBS Reserve (SBS(R)), provides individual reservists to serve with the regular SBS rather than forming independent teams.
=== Swedish ===
In February 2005<!-- Guessing this from the Norwegian one being based off it-->, [[Bonnier|Bonnier Carlsen]] began publication of a [[Swedish language]] version of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' in [[Sweden]], called ''Shonen Jump'' as a sister publication to their existing magazines ''Manga Mania'' and ''Shojo Stars''. The magazine included chapters from various popular ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' titles including ''[[Bleach (manga)|Bleach]]'', ''[[Naruto]]'', ''[[Shaman King]]'', and ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''. <!-- Keep this list just to just the titles that ran the whole run of the magazine. --> In January 2007, Bonnier was unable to renew its license with [[Shueisha]] for the magazine and had to cease publication of the magazine.


=== Norwegian===
==Selection==
{{main|United Kingdom Special Forces Selection}}
A [[Norwegian language]] edition of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' began publication in Norway in March 2005. Published by [[Schibsted|Schibsted Forlagene]], the Norwegian edition was a direct translation of Bonnier's Swedish version of the magazine, containing the same series and titles. When Bonnier lost the license for ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', the Norweigan version also ceased publication, with the last issue released on [[February 26]], [[2007]]. They also created two short lived book imprints: "En Bok Fra Shonen Jump" for profile books and "Dragon Ball Ekstra" a line specifically for manga written by [[Akira Toriyama]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schibstedforlag.no/tegneserier/tegneserieboeker/66685.o2|title=SANDLAND|publisher=Shibsted Folagene|work=SANDLAND|date=|author=|accessdate=2008-07-11}}</ref> Also a [[films comic]] based on the [[Dragon Ball Z]] [[anime]] was released under the "TV Anime Comic" imprint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schibstedforlag.no/tegneserier/tegneserieboeker/66574.o2|title=Dragon Ball Z|publisher=Shibsted Folagene|work=Dragon Ball Z|date=|author=|accessdate=2008-07-11}}</ref>
[[Image:SBS wings.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Unofficial 'subdued' version of SBS Wings]]
To be eligible for SBS selection, a candidate must have at least two years regular service in the British Armed Forces. Formerly candidates were from the Royal Marines or the Royal Navy, but now volunteers are taken from any arm of the [[British Armed Forces|services]]. In order to qualify as a [[Swimmer Canoeist]], Candidates must first undergo [[United Kingdom Special Forces Selection|Special Forces Selection]] with the SAS before continuing to SBS selection.


For SBS Reserve (SBS(R)) selection, candidates must have previous military experience or have served at least two years in the [[Royal Marines Reserve]] before passing the three main elements (Hills Phase @ 4 km/h / Ex [[Atap]] Hurdle / [[SERE]]) of regular [[UKSF]] selection and gaining the specialist qualification of [[swimmer canoeist]].
==Circulation and reception==

In 1982, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' had a circulation of 2.55 million. By 1995, circulation numbers swelled to 6.53 million. The magazine's [[editor-in-chief]] Masahiko Ibaraki believes this was due to the magazine including "hit titles such as ''Dragon Ball'', ''Slam Dunk'' and others."<ref name="IbarakiInterview" /> After hitting this peak, the circulation numbers began dropping again. By 2007, circulation was at 2.7 million.<ref name="IbarakiInterview">{{cite web |url=http://comipress.com/article/2008/03/31/3452 |title=The Reminiscence of My 25 Years with Shonen Jump |last=Ibaraki |first=Masahiko |coauthors=Ohara, T. (translator) |publisher=ComiPress |date=2008-03-31 |accessdate=2008-06-29 }}</ref><ref name="TimeMag">{{cite journal |last=Garger |first=Ilya |date=2003-02-17 |title=Look, Up in the Sky! |journal=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |issn=0040-781X |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,423567,00.html |accessdate=2008-07-07 }}</ref>
==Training==
Qualification as an SBS Swimmer Canoeist involves an extensive training course, building on the skills gained during SF Selection at [[Hereford]]. Training includes:
*[[scuba diving|Diving]] both closed and open circuit - candidates swim underwater for miles in poor visibility completing complex navigational tasks and employment exercises
*[[Parachuting]] static line
*[[Demolition]]
*Infiltration of ships, in harbour and whilst under way, and oil platforms
*[[Canoeing]] - Use of the [[Folding kayak|Klepper canoe]] during selection is extensive
*Further survival training in the wilds of [[Scotland]]
*Beach reconnaissance including [[photography]]
*Maritime Counter-Terrorism activities

Those who pass the selection course qualify as a Swimmer Canoeist (SC3) and are then probationers, advancement to Corporal and Sergeant are predicated on qualification as an SC2 and SC1 respectively. Advancement to Sergeant also requires completion of the Senior Command Course at [[Commando Training Centre Royal Marines]], mandatory for all Royal Marines at this stage.

On qualification Marines of the SBS wear the branch badge on the left cuff of lovat green and blue uniform jackets, the letters SC over a wreath, Officers wear no branch designators. On qualification as an advanced [[parachutist]], personnel are awarded the SBS variant of special forces parachute wings, worn on the shoulder of the right sleeve. Marines continue to wear the commandos [[green beret]].

==Notable members==
SBS veterans include:

* [[Paddy Ashdown|Lord Paddy Ashdown]] - Former [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrat]]s leader
* [[Duncan Falconer]] - Author
* [[George Jellicoe, 2nd Earl Jellicoe|Earl Jellicoe]] - Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords (1970-1973) †
* [[Anders Lassen]] [[Victoria Cross|VC]], [[Military Cross|MC & Two Bars]] - [[Victoria Cross]] recipient, [[World War II]] †
* [[Paul McGough]] - [[Battle of Qala-i-Jangi]]<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/06/24/db2403.xml ''Daily Telegraph'': Obituary]</ref> veteran †
* [[Eric Newby]] MC, CBE - British travel writer
* Richard Van Der Horst - Former CO [[Special Boat Service]],<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/27/nsbs27.xml ''Daily Telegraph'': Obituary following death during training exercise]</ref> †

==History==
:See [[British commando frogmen]] for a fuller list of their [[World War II|WWII]] operations.
*1941: The Special Boat Section was formed from the Folbot Troop of HQ [[Layforce]] in the Middle East and was sometimes known as '1 SBS'.
*1942: The personnel were subsumed within 1 [[Special Air Service]] Regiment and formed part of 'D' Squadron, subsequently retitled Special Boat Squadron; as such they adopted the cap badge and beret of the SAS.
*1943: A second Special Boat Section was re-raised in the United Kingdom for service with the Special Service Brigade (subsequently re-titled Commando Brigade) as '2 SBS'. As a Commando formation personnel of 2 SBS wore the Commando Green beret. The Special Boat Squadron of 1 SAS became an independently operating squadron and was subsequently expanded to regimental status as the Special Boat Service continuing to wear their parent regiment cap badge and beret.
*1946: The SBS, whether of Commando or SAS parentage, were disbanded in 1946. The functional title SBS was adopted by the [[Royal Marines]]. It became part of the '''School of Combined Operations''' under the command of [[Herbert Hasler|"Blondie" Hasler]].<ref>{{cite web
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*1951: Another two squadrons were formed from British troops in [[West Germany]].
*Two volunteer squadrons were later added. Their first missions were in [[Palestine (region)|Palestine]] (ordnance removal) and in [[Haifa]] ([[limpet mine]] removal from ships).
*1950&ndash;1953: In the [[Korean War]] the SBS were in action along the [[North Korea]]n coast. They gathered intelligence and destroyed railways and installations. The SBS operated first from [[submarine]]s, and later from islands off [[Wonsan]], behind enemy lines. They used two-man canoes and motorised inflatable boats.
*1952: SBS teams were held at combat readiness in [[Egypt]] in case [[Gamal Abdal Nasser]]'s [[coup]] turned more violent than it did.
*1956: The SBS were alerted during the [[Suez Crisis]], but did not see action.
*1959, September: The SBS were alerted during a coup against king [[Idris I of Libya]], but did not see action. ''Similar situations followed.''
*1961: SBS teams carried out [[reconnaissance]] missions during the [[Indonesian Confrontation]].
*1961: The SBS primarily gathered intelligence and trained other special forces during the [[Vietnam War]].
*1961: [[Iraq]] threatened to invade [[Kuwait]] for the first time, so the SBS put a detachment at [[Bahrain]].
*later: The SBS was stationed in [[Gibraltar]], where they gathered intelligence in case [[Francisco Franco|Franco]]'s [[Spain]] decided to invade.
*The SBS were involved in anti-drug operations in the [[Caribbean]].
*1972: The [[Special Air Service|SAS]] and SBS came into the spotlight for a moment during their involvement with a bomb threat (which later proved to be a hoax) onboard the [[Cunard]] liner [[RMS Queen Elizabeth 2|RMS ''Queen Elizabeth II'']], in the middle of the [[Atlantic Ocean]].
*1977: The SBS changed its name to '''Special Boat Squadron'''.
*1979: 5 SBS became part of the [[Comacchio Company]], which protected [[North Sea]] [[oil rig]]s.
*1980: SBS members played a part in the 1980 [[Iranian Embassy Siege]].
*1982 March-June: In the [[Falklands War]], 2 SBS took part in the liberation of [[South Georgia, Falklands|South Georgia]] and 6 SBS reconnoitered in [[East Falkland]]. Their only losses were to [[friendly fire]] from the SAS.
*1987: The SBS became part of the [[United Kingdom Special Forces|UK Special Forces]] group alongside the [[Special Air Service]] and [[14 Intelligence Company]].
*1987: The SBS changed its name to '''Special Boat Service''' and was brought under the command of the [[United Kingdom Special Forces|Director of Special Forces]].
*1991: During the [[Gulf War]], the SBS made raids on the Kuwaiti coast to draw Iraqi troops away from the land attack. The liberation of the British embassy in Kuwait was one of their most high-profile operations.
*1999 or later: The SBS were involved in operations in [[East Timor]].
*2001, November: The SBS took part in the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|U.S. invasion of Afghanistan]], where they secured [[Bagram Airbase]].
*2003: The SBS took part in the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|invasion of Iraq in 2003]].
*2005, 14 March: The [[commanding officer]] of the SBS, [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] [[Richard Van Der Horst]],<ref>Sky News, [http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-13312451,00.html SBS Chief Killed on Exercise in Norway.] Retrieved 5 October 2006.</ref> was killed in a training accident in [[Norway]].
*2006, 27 June: Captain David Patten [[Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom)|PARA]] and Sergeant Paul Bartlett, [[Royal Marines]], were killed and another serviceman seriously injured in a [[Taliban]] ambush in [[Helmand]] province, southern [[Afghanistan]].<ref>[http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/CaptainDavidPattenAndSergeantPaulBartlettKilledInAfghanistanOn27June2006.htm Captain David Patten And Sergeant Paul Bartlett Killed In Afghanistan On [[27 June]] 2006.]</ref> It was reported by some sources that the ambushed vehicle was part of an SBS patrol and further sources reported that it was a special forces patrol.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/5152430.stm Killed NI soldier 'was due home']
[http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17307784%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=on%2dthe%2dtrail%2dof%2dtaliban%2d-name_page.html On the trail of Taliban: As two SBS soldiers die in Afghanistan, we visit British troops charged with keeping the peace ... and fighting a resolute enemy.]</ref>
*2007, 12 May: A joint British Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special forces support group (SFSG) team killed [[Taliban]] leader [[Mullah Dadullah]] in [[Helmand]] province after a raid on a compound where his associates were meeting.<ref>BBC News, Long haul fight to defeat the Taliban http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6237290.stm</ref>



==See also==
*[[British Commandos]]
*[[Navy SEALs|US Navy SEALs]]


==References==
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Special Boat Service
Active1941-present
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Marines
TypeNaval Special Forces
RoleSpecial operations / Maritime Counter Terrorism
SizeOne Regiment
Part ofUK Special Forces
Garrison/HQPoole
Motto(s)"By strength and guile"[1]
Commanders
Captain-GeneralHRH The Duke of Edinburgh (Captain-General, Royal Marines)

The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the special forces unit of the British Royal Navy. The service's motto is "By Strength and Guile". It forms part of the United Kingdom Special Forces group, alongside the Special Air Service (SAS), Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR), Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) and Special Forces Communicators (SFC).

The SBS is an independent unit of the Royal Marines based at Royal Marines Poole, in Poole, Dorset, co-located with 1 Assault Group Royal Marines and 148 Commando Forward Observation Battery, Royal Artillery.

Role

The roles of the Special Boat Service are predominantly focused on, but not restricted to, the littoral and riverine waterborne domains, including:

  • Coastal reconnaissance
  • Covert beach reconnaissance (Hydrographic survey) in advance of amphibious assault
  • Covert assault route preparation in advance of amphibious assault
  • Recovery or protection of ships and oil installations subject to hostile state or non-state (terrorist) action.
  • Maritime Counter-Terrorism
  • Support to Police and customs
  • Reconnaissance and target indication in the deep battlespace
  • Assault on verified targets
  • Personal protection of VIPs

Organisation

The Ministry of Defence does not comment on special forces matters therefore little verifiable information exists in the public domain. Memoirs suggest an organisation split into four operational squadrons and a training wing, with a range of supporting personnel drawn from the Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the British Army.

The SBS is under the Operational Command of Director Special Forces, which allocates resources to the Permanent Joint Headquarters, deployed forces or other tasks as required.

Qualified personnel are known as "Swimmer Canoeists" and are employed in one of the operational squadrons, training wing or elsewhere in the RM, RN, DSF or MOD.

  • Two squadrons, C and X, support general SBS tasks.
  • M squadron is the Maritime Counter-Terrorism and shipboard operations unit.[2]
  • Z squadron conducts small watercraft and mini-sub insertions.
  • Training Wing conducts selection and continuation training and includes a concepts and doctrine capability.

Personnel have previously been required to return to the main Commando force after the first three -year tour, potentially returning again after a short period.

The special forces element of 3 Commando Brigade is usually provided by the SBS, tasked from the Directorate of Special Forces.

The SBS Reserve (SBS(R)), provides individual reservists to serve with the regular SBS rather than forming independent teams.

Selection

Main article: United Kingdom Special Forces Selection
Unofficial 'subdued' version of SBS Wings

To be eligible for SBS selection, a candidate must have at least two years regular service in the British Armed Forces. Formerly candidates were from the Royal Marines or the Royal Navy, but now volunteers are taken from any arm of the services. In order to qualify as a Swimmer Canoeist, Candidates must first undergo Special Forces Selection with the SAS before continuing to SBS selection.

For SBS Reserve (SBS(R)) selection, candidates must have previous military experience or have served at least two years in the Royal Marines Reserve before passing the three main elements (Hills Phase @ 4 km/h / Ex Atap Hurdle / SERE) of regular UKSF selection and gaining the specialist qualification of swimmer canoeist.

Training

Qualification as an SBS Swimmer Canoeist involves an extensive training course, building on the skills gained during SF Selection at Hereford. Training includes:

  • Diving both closed and open circuit - candidates swim underwater for miles in poor visibility completing complex navigational tasks and employment exercises
  • Parachuting static line
  • Demolition
  • Infiltration of ships, in harbour and whilst under way, and oil platforms
  • Canoeing - Use of the Klepper canoe during selection is extensive
  • Further survival training in the wilds of Scotland
  • Beach reconnaissance including photography
  • Maritime Counter-Terrorism activities

Those who pass the selection course qualify as a Swimmer Canoeist (SC3) and are then probationers, advancement to Corporal and Sergeant are predicated on qualification as an SC2 and SC1 respectively. Advancement to Sergeant also requires completion of the Senior Command Course at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, mandatory for all Royal Marines at this stage.

On qualification Marines of the SBS wear the branch badge on the left cuff of lovat green and blue uniform jackets, the letters SC over a wreath, Officers wear no branch designators. On qualification as an advanced parachutist, personnel are awarded the SBS variant of special forces parachute wings, worn on the shoulder of the right sleeve. Marines continue to wear the commandos green beret.

Notable members

SBS veterans include:

History

See British commando frogmen for a fuller list of their WWII operations.
  • 1941: The Special Boat Section was formed from the Folbot Troop of HQ Layforce in the Middle East and was sometimes known as '1 SBS'.
  • 1942: The personnel were subsumed within 1 Special Air Service Regiment and formed part of 'D' Squadron, subsequently retitled Special Boat Squadron; as such they adopted the cap badge and beret of the SAS.
  • 1943: A second Special Boat Section was re-raised in the United Kingdom for service with the Special Service Brigade (subsequently re-titled Commando Brigade) as '2 SBS'. As a Commando formation personnel of 2 SBS wore the Commando Green beret. The Special Boat Squadron of 1 SAS became an independently operating squadron and was subsequently expanded to regimental status as the Special Boat Service continuing to wear their parent regiment cap badge and beret.
  • 1946: The SBS, whether of Commando or SAS parentage, were disbanded in 1946. The functional title SBS was adopted by the Royal Marines. It became part of the School of Combined Operations under the command of "Blondie" Hasler.[5]
  • 1951: Another two squadrons were formed from British troops in West Germany.
  • Two volunteer squadrons were later added. Their first missions were in Palestine (ordnance removal) and in Haifa (limpet mine removal from ships).
  • 1950–1953: In the Korean War the SBS were in action along the North Korean coast. They gathered intelligence and destroyed railways and installations. The SBS operated first from submarines, and later from islands off Wonsan, behind enemy lines. They used two-man canoes and motorised inflatable boats.
  • 1952: SBS teams were held at combat readiness in Egypt in case Gamal Abdal Nasser's coup turned more violent than it did.
  • 1956: The SBS were alerted during the Suez Crisis, but did not see action.
  • 1959, September: The SBS were alerted during a coup against king Idris I of Libya, but did not see action. Similar situations followed.
  • 1961: SBS teams carried out reconnaissance missions during the Indonesian Confrontation.
  • 1961: The SBS primarily gathered intelligence and trained other special forces during the Vietnam War.
  • 1961: Iraq threatened to invade Kuwait for the first time, so the SBS put a detachment at Bahrain.
  • later: The SBS was stationed in Gibraltar, where they gathered intelligence in case Franco's Spain decided to invade.
  • The SBS were involved in anti-drug operations in the Caribbean.
  • 1972: The SAS and SBS came into the spotlight for a moment during their involvement with a bomb threat (which later proved to be a hoax) onboard the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth II, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • 1977: The SBS changed its name to Special Boat Squadron.
  • 1979: 5 SBS became part of the Comacchio Company, which protected North Sea oil rigs.
  • 1980: SBS members played a part in the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege.
  • 1982 March-June: In the Falklands War, 2 SBS took part in the liberation of South Georgia and 6 SBS reconnoitered in East Falkland. Their only losses were to friendly fire from the SAS.
  • 1987: The SBS became part of the UK Special Forces group alongside the Special Air Service and 14 Intelligence Company.
  • 1987: The SBS changed its name to Special Boat Service and was brought under the command of the Director of Special Forces.
  • 1991: During the Gulf War, the SBS made raids on the Kuwaiti coast to draw Iraqi troops away from the land attack. The liberation of the British embassy in Kuwait was one of their most high-profile operations.
  • 1999 or later: The SBS were involved in operations in East Timor.
  • 2001, November: The SBS took part in the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, where they secured Bagram Airbase.
  • 2003: The SBS took part in the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
  • 2005, 14 March: The commanding officer of the SBS, Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Van Der Horst,[6] was killed in a training accident in Norway.
  • 2006, 27 June: Captain David Patten PARA and Sergeant Paul Bartlett, Royal Marines, were killed and another serviceman seriously injured in a Taliban ambush in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.[7] It was reported by some sources that the ambushed vehicle was part of an SBS patrol and further sources reported that it was a special forces patrol.[8]
  • 2007, 12 May: A joint British Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special forces support group (SFSG) team killed Taliban leader Mullah Dadullah in Helmand province after a raid on a compound where his associates were meeting.[9]


See also

References

  1. ^ Originally "Not By Strength By Guile" the motto changed with the move from SB Sqn to Special Boat Service"
  2. ^ "Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines History". Royal Marines. Following a study into the centralisation of the Royal Marines Maritime Counter Terrorist (MCT) forces, approval was given for elements of Comacchio Group Royal Marines to move from Royal Marines Condor to Royal Marines Poole and form part of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS); sub units of the SBS were called squadrons and existing SB sections were called troops. M Squadron was formed and was responsible for the MCT tasks formerly carried out by O Company of Comacchio Group Royal Marines. From this date onwards, Comacchio Group ceased to have any MCT responsibility but retained its main task of safe-guarding Britain's nuclear deterrent.
  3. ^ Daily Telegraph: Obituary
  4. ^ Daily Telegraph: Obituary following death during training exercise
  5. ^ James Paul & Martin Spirit (2000). "The Special Boat Service" (Web). Britain's Small Wars Site Index. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  6. ^ Sky News, SBS Chief Killed on Exercise in Norway. Retrieved 5 October 2006.
  7. ^ Captain David Patten And Sergeant Paul Bartlett Killed In Afghanistan On 27 June 2006.
  8. ^ Killed NI soldier 'was due home' On the trail of Taliban: As two SBS soldiers die in Afghanistan, we visit British troops charged with keeping the peace ... and fighting a resolute enemy.
  9. ^ BBC News, Long haul fight to defeat the Taliban http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6237290.stm


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