Grey Dynamics31 Mai 2024

Former 22 SAS & 14 Int Operator Michael Hawkes on his Illustrious Career

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Hawkes, a former 22 Special Air Service operator. Michael spent twenty four years in the British Army, twelve of which in the SAS. Including six in covert operations. He also served as a military advisor to UK's intelligence services. For the last twenty two years he has had a successful career in corporate security, working all over the world. We spoke about his experience in UKSF selection, his time in Northern Ireland, getting kidnapped in Bosnia and much more.

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We Spoke About:

0:00 - Introduction and Michael’s background
07:14 - Michael’s upcoming book
11:58 - First time in UKSF selection and fatal accidents during training
18:45 - Michael’s day one experience in 22 SAS
22:15 - Michael’s time in Northern Ireland and working undercover
41:58 - Michael’s time in Bosnia and getting kidnapped by Serbians
59:02 - Working as a CQB instructor and working alongside female operators
1:05:33 - Discussing surveillance activities
1:11:00 - Hawkes & Co.
1:26:51 - Should young people join the UK armed forces currently?
1:29:30 - Cultural recommendations

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