UK SAS .VS. PLASOF: China’s Special Forces - Who Will Come Out on Top

The SAS is a special forces unit of the British Army founded in 1941 by David Stirling. It specializes in counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, direct action, and covert reconnaissance. Due to the secrecy of its operations, the British government and Ministry of Defence do not comment on the unit. The SAS includes the 22 Special Air Service Regiment (regular), the 21 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve), and the 23 Special Air Service Regiment (Reserve) under the operational command of UKSF. The SAS has a sister unit, the Royal Navy’s Special Boat Service, which specializes in maritime counter-terrorism. The 22nd Special Air Service Regiment gained worldwide recognition after its televised rescue of hostages during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. The People’s Liberation Army Special Operations Forces (PLA SOF) are the special forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), excluding the paramilitary People’s Armed Police (PAP) in China. Their intended role is to be rapid-response units in