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June 12, 2025 73 mins

Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major and member of the 22 SAS regiment with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion.

Timestamps:SAS Selection Process 0:00Doing Selection Twice 19:00Is British SAS Selection The Hardest In The World?Parachute Regiment 38:00Serving With Great Soldiers 43:00Chris Ryan, Billy Billingham & More 48:30Military Morning Routine 55:00Taking Action & Finding Success 59:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 01:07:00More From Des 01:12:00

Des' new book 'SAS: My Trial By Fire' is out now: https://www.despowell.co.uk/

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