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	Aptitude SAS (R) Selection and training takes 12 months with two intakes per year, starting in February and September. The components of the course are as follows: APTITUDE- Candidates’ physical and mental endurance are tested, as well as their ability to navigate by day and night over arduous terrain. It culminates with ‘Endurance’ – a 64km march over the Brecon Beacons carrying over 60lbs. Aptitude comprises:9 x weekends of endurance training. 1 x week endurance training in the Brecon Beacons. 1 x week assessment (Test Week) in the Beacons.		0	0
		SOP Training STANDARD OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE (SOP) TRAINING Instruction in UKSF SOP’S and tactics comprises of:9 x weekends patrol SOP’s including surveillance and reconnaissance. 1 x week live firing including patrol contact drills and Tp offensive action. 1 x 9 day battle camp comprising: Live firing assessment. Field training exercise to test the skills learned throughout Selection. This culminates in Conduct after Capture (CAC). On successful completion of this training, ranks are badged as SAS(R) and are fit for appointment.	0	0