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	Squadron - LoveToKnow 1911
		In military usage the term "squadron" is applied to the principal units into which a cavalry regiment is divided, corresponding to the company in an infantry battalion.
		The normal modern division of a cavalry regiment is into four squadrons of two to four troops each, this squadron numbering 120 to 200 men (see Cavalry).
		In naval usage a squadron is a group of vessels either as forming one of the divisions of a fleet or as a separate detachment under a flag officer despatched on special service.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Squadron (232 words)

	Australian Special Air Service Regiment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) is a Special Forces regiment modelled on the original British SAS and also drawing on the traditions of the Australian World War II 'Z' Special Force commando unit, as well as the Independent Companies which were active in the South Pacific during the same period.
		Two squadrons are maintained in the reconnaissance role with the remaining squadron filling the Counter-Terrorism role.
		The Australian Special Forces Task Group was built around 1 Squadron, with a platoon from the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and a troop from the Incident Response Regiment available to support the SASR.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_Special_Air_Service_Regiment (2818 words)

	Special Boat Service - Information On The SBS
		The Royal Navy's Special Boat Service (SBS) is the lesser-known sister unit of the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS) regiment.
		Based in Poole, Dorset, the SBS is a special forces unit which specialises in special operations at sea, along coastlines and on river networks.
		Previously known as the Special Boat Squadron and exclusively drawn from The Royal Marines, the SBS is now open to members of other regiments and services from throughout the UK military.
	www.specialboatservice.co.uk (387 words)

	Unconventional Warrior - Brigadier General John F. Mulholland Jr. - Special Operations Technology
		He then graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1983 and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, N.C. He served with the 5th SFG (A) as an Operational Detachment-A commander and a company commander from 1983 to 1986.
		By design, Special Forces groups and their subordinate detachments are prepared to execute the range of special operations in a manner that maximizes our enhanced understanding of the indigenous environment and access to indigenous capabilities to satisfy stated objectives.
		Special Forces men spend their careers developing not only their superb tactical and technical skills, but a comprehensive appreciation of how to apply those talents appropriately within the indigenous context.
	www.special-operations-technology.com /article.cfm?DocID=1387 (3565 words)

	Asheville
		On 11 February 1922, the gunboat was detached from the Special Service Squadron.
		In the summer of 1929, Asheville rejoined the Special Service Squadron, and was based at Coco Solo, on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal.
		Detached from the Special Service Squadron on 27 January 1932, Asheville returned to the Asiatic Fleet soon thereafter, and, as in 1926 and 1927, provided landing forces to protect American lives and property between 18 and 23 March 1932, and between 27 June and 9 October of the same year.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a12/asheville-i.htm (2888 words)

	Galveston, Massachusetts
		GALVESTON departed Tompkinsville, N.Y., on 28 December 1905 for service in the Mediterranean with the European Squadron until 28 March 1906 when she set course from Port Said to join the fleet at Cavite, P.I., for service on the Asiatic Station.
		The end of this service was climaxed by a visit to her namesake city in Texas, where she arrived from Panama 26 August 1923 to represent the Navy at the American Legion convention.
		GALVESTON was recommissioned 5 February 1924, for duty with the Special Service Squadron.
	polyticks.com /Galveston/c17.htm (998 words)

	US Fleet Organisation 1898-1941
		The most important of these was the North Atlantic Squadron, under Sampson; a Flying Squadron under Schley was also created during the war, and these two fought the Battle of Santiago (and Sampson and Schley began a bitter conflict that shook the Navy for several years).
		In early 1903 the Asiatic Squadron was upgraded to the Asiatic Fleet.
		In 1920 the Special Service Squadron was created, to protect the Canal and American interests both in the Caribbean and on the Pacific coast of Central America.
	www.gwpda.org /naval/fdus0001.htm (2104 words)

	Special Operations.Com
		The staff get moved between the two squadrons, one of which is trained and equipped for counter terrorist operations and the other for commando-style `special warfare' operations.
		In addition to specialised training to be able to enter and leave an area undetected, the NZSAS has special weapons, observation equipment (eg night observation equipment), communications equipment and boats for its operations.
		The SAS counter terrorist squadron occasionally receives publicity after residents have complained of loud explosions at night inside empty buildings; buildings which it has turned out were being used for an exercise, sometimes in conjunction with the New Zealand Police Special Tactics Group (formerlay Anti-Terrorist Squad).
	www.specialoperations.com /Foreign/New_Zealand/NZSAS.htm (1115 words)

	MILAVIA - Specials - Fighter Squadron Composite 12 (VFC-12) Fighting Omars
		Rumours indicate that the VFC-12 may be redesignated a VFA squadron and become a deployable unit.
		However on 6 July 1948 the Carrier Air Early Warning Squadron TWO was commissioned which was on 1 September the same year renamed Fleet Composite Squadron Twelve or VC-12.
		After operational service with the TBN Avenger on several carriers and during the Korean War, VC-12 was decommissioned on 29 September 1953.
	www.milavia.net /specials/squadrons/vfc-12.htm (453 words)

	Founding of the 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The war establishment of the Light Tank Squadron was established at a Squadron HQ of 4 tanks, and 5 troops each of 3 tanks.
		Command of the squadron passed to Major (later Lt. Col.) Godfrey Stewart in April 1943, and this officer commanded the Squadron, and later the Regiment, for the remainder of the war.
		Squadron HQ fielded a further four Tetrarchs, two of which were fitted with the 3” close support howitzer.
	www.airbornerecce.com /6AARR (1146 words)

	Australian Special Forces soldiers honoured for Afghanistan operation
		His distinguished command and leadership are in the finest traditions of the Special Air Service Regiment and his performance has brought great credit to both the Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force.
		For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force while employed as a Sergeant Major in the Special Air Service Regiment.
		Sergeant’s leadership and performance of his duties as a Special Air Service Patrol Commander in Afghanistan under difficult operational conditions were exceptional.
	www.minister.defence.gov.au /Hilltpl.cfm?CurrentId=2107 (1016 words)

	H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: References & Research Materials- ADM 116-2219: Cruise of the Special ...
		Light Cruiser Squadron will be detached from the Atlantic Fleet Command for the purpose of the Empire Cruise and placed under the command of Rear Admiral Field who should then have the status of a "Rear Admiral in Command of a large Independent Command".
		Light Cruiser Squadron has received official sanction, it is most desirable that this combined Squadron should be constituted as a separate Command as soon as convenient as the ships taking part have been detached to their Home Ports by the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, to prepare for the Cruise.
		The squadron is to have steam for 16 knots by 0800.
	www.hmshood.org.uk /reference/official/adm116/adm116-2219.html (5812 words)

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		The SB Squadron was now transferred to Italy for raids on the Adriatic coasts of Yugoslavia and Albania, its place being taken by the expanded Greek raiding force.
		This was 450 strong, with an LRDG squadron, two infantry companies and a few RM Commandos, known as Bucketforce and had the mission of clearing the Peloponnese.
		Forty men from all the services were recruited in the UK and sent to California for training as long-distance swimmers and divers, using paddle boards and the Davis Submarine Escape Apparatus, the only scuba gear generally available at the time.
	www.specialoperations.com /History/WWII/Cockleshell.htm (6105 words)

	Interfet and Operation Warden In East Timor
		Soldiers from the elite New Zealand Special Air Service squadron, specialised infantry trackers, sniper teams, one Fijian infantry platoon, armoured vehicles and helicopter support are involved in the operation.
		For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as the Head of the Australian Defence Staff in Jakarta during the Indonesian and East Timor crises.
		For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force as the Chaplain of the 1st Joint Support Unit and Deputy Senior Chaplain of the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters during Operation STABILISE in East Timor.
	www.angelfire.com /al2/diggers/Newsb.html (3361 words)

	H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: The History of H.M.S. Hood - The Cruise of the Special Service Squadron- ...
		Wherever the Special Service Squadron sailed, it was always the Hood that was the centre of attention.
		Before leaving for war service, Horace Sandford had been hailed as 'a 'bonzer' young soldier in health and condition' when he steered Melbourne to victory with a century in the 1914-15 final against Prahran, the Club's first premiership in the VCA District competition.
		Since a very large crowd was expected to attend, special arrangements were made by the railway and tramway authorities to handle the demand for transport to the Ground.
	hmshood.com /history/empirecruise/cricket.htm (2370 words)

	Specialtactics.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In fact, using specially modified vehicles dubbed "RATT-V's"they recovered and cared for the majority of the U.S. casualties that occurred on the two Panamanian controlled airfields that were taken by the initial invasion forces.
		The ARS also will: maintain all squadrons in a state of readiness to deploy in support of USAF air operations; participate in joint SAR operations in accordance with AFM 1-1 and National SAR plan; and assist in retrieving and safeguarding hazardous cargoes (special weapons) in accordance with AFR 55-14.
		In regards to the conflict (wartime and peacetime contingency operations), the medical service remain neutral, outside the struggle; and refrain from all interference, direct or indirect, in military operations outside the performance of humanitarian duties.
	www.specialtactics.com /history.shtml (11804 words)

	USS Taylor I
		She was assigned to Division 33, Squadron 7, Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet, and operated from Charleston, S.C., until November when she was placed in reduced commission once again.
		She operated with that unit until early in 1934 when she joined Squadron 19 of the rotating reserve with which she remained until that fall.
		She trained reservists until early in 1937 when she returned to the Special Service Squadron in relief of Manley (DD-74).
	www.multied.com /NAVY/destroyer2/taylorI.html (580 words)

	Cruiser support for the Great White Fleet
		Prior to the Fleet departing, a squardron known as the Special Service Squadron was formed under Admiral Sebree.
		This squadron was ordered to steam from Hampton Roads to traverse the course of by covered by the Great White Fleet two months later.
		On August 17th the First Squadron departed from Mare Island, California to steam first to Honolulu and then a direct transit to Pago Pago, Samoa.
	www.greatwhitefleet.info /The_Cruisers.html (200 words)

	The Cruise of the Special Service squadron 1923 to 1924
		The Light Cruiser Division of the Special Service Squadron arrives from Brisbane and departs for New Zealand on Saturday, 26th April.
		Special entertainment of Officers at lunch in Official Stand; Petty Officers and Men in Grand Stand.
		Many of the large manufacturing firms have invited parties from the Squadron to view their works Parties may be arranged at the Official Bureau.
	www.forcez-survivors.org.uk /empirecruise/rnsvisit1924.html (2168 words)

	USS Sacramento (PG-19) History
		It again visited Murmansk from July 3 to 13, 1919, then proceeding by way of ports of Norway, England and France to Gibraltar where it arrived on September 20 to assist with the demobilization of forces there in accordance with the terms of the armistice.
		It remained on Asiatic station until December 21, 1928 when it set course from Cavite for duty with the Special Service Squadron in the Caribbean Sea.
		After repairs in the New York Navy Yard, Sacramento proceeded to Michigan City, Ind. where it was placed in the service of the 9th Naval District on November 20, 1939 to be operated in the training of Naval Reservists on the Great Lakes.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/dafs/PG/pg19-history.html (1417 words)

	South Dakota, Armored Cruiser (ACR-9) History
		In February, South Dakota joined Tennessee (ACR-10) to form a Special Service Squadron which cruised off the Atlantic coast of South America and then returned to the Pacific late in the year.
		After returning to the west coast in August 1912, she participated in periodic squadron exercises until she was placed in reserve on 30 December 1913 at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.
		This was the heaviest growth on the bottom of a cruising vessel in the history of the port, and probably the heaviest on record in any port.
	www.greatwhitefleet.org /southdakota/01/history.htm (670 words)

	USS Argonne (AP-4) (AS-10) (AG-31) - Ship's History
		The submarine tender rejoined the Special Service Squadron at the end of that month, however, to resume her transportation duties to Nicaraguan ports.
		On 1 July 1927, USS Argonne became part of the Control Force, with which she carried out her previous duties with the Special Service Squadron, until being transferred, with Submarine Division 20, to the Battle Fleet, on 19 November 1927.
		Returning from Haleiwa to the KT Flying Service field, flying a light training plane, Poston and Bob Tice, the latter the owner of the flying service (who was flying an accompanying plane) were both attacked by Japanese planes which shot them down.
	ussubvetsofworldwarii.org /Argonne.html (3545 words)

	6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment, II. D-Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		On D-Day, the light tanks and carriers flew from Tarrant Rushton in 30 Hamilcars, whilst RHQ and the remainder of B Squadron flew from Brize Norton in Horsas.
		July, however, only 2 troops of ‘A’ Squadron, Squadron HQ and 4 MMGs are recorded at Le Mesnil, the remainder of the Regiment being in a rest area.
		Tetrarchs were still in use in ‘A’ Squadron HQ and RHQ at the beginning of the period, but how long they continued in use is not known.
	www.airbornerecce.com /6AARR/dday.htm (721 words)

	Special Boat Service - Royal Marines
		This organisation is the Naval equivalent of the Army's SAS (Special Air Service).
		The swimmer canoeists join C Squadron and those who have ability with small boats, mini-submarines and delivery vehicles join S Squadron.
		Within M Squadron 'Black Troop' specialises in fast roping and abseiling from Sea King helicopters onto ship's decks and oil rigs.
	www.globalspecialoperations.com /sbs.html (319 words)

	Special Air Service Regiment [UK] (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab5.csail.mit.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		R Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment (V) formed as TAVR I unit at Hereford, consisting of specially selected men from 21st SAS Regiment and 23rd SAS Regiment and attached to the regular 22nd SAS Regiment; redesignated later as L Detachment; 21st SAS and 23rd SAS transferred to TAVR II
		Wynter, H. Special forces in the Desert war, 1940-1943 : history of commandos and special service troops in the Middle East and North Africa (January 1941 to April 1943).
		Note: "This publication reproduces two documents, The history of the Long Range Desert Group (June 1940 to March 1943) and The history of commandos and special service troops in the Middle East and North Africa (January 1941 to April 1943).
	www.regiments.org.cob-web.org:8888 /regiments/uk/specfor/SAS.htm (434 words)

	Plaques with badges of Australian & NZ military units
		Service personnel collect them as a record of the Units with which they have served.
		They are used as presentations by Units to other Service Units, personnel and civilians as a token of thanks.
		The unit was redesignated 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Squadron in April 1978 and then again to 1st NZ SAS Group in 1984.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-badges/plaques.htm (397 words)

	New Zealand Special Air Service
		The New Zealand Special Air Service By Leon Harrison NZSAS New Zealanders were involved in the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), the forerunner of the SAS, during WWII.
		It is a little known fact that the New Zealand Special Air Service were chosen by the Israelis to assist in their Air Marshal program during the 70s.
		In Vietnam, combined with Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) elements, the Anzacs' had over 500 confirmed enemy kills for the loss of one trooper, Sgt G.J. Campbell of 4Tp NZSAS in 1970.
	www.globalspecialoperations.com /nz.html (830 words)

	David Foote Sellers, Admiral, United States Navy
		Completing that tour in September 1926, he then reported as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Scouting Fleet, continuing in that duty until he was promoted to the grade of Rear Admiral on 2 June 1927.
		He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the President of the United States with the following citation: "For exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a position of great responsibility as Commander, Special Service Squadron from 8 July 1927 to 12 May 1929 during the disturbed conditions in the Republic of Nicaragua.
		He also had been awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal for service as a member of the Landing Force from USS PHILADELPHIA during the Samoan Insurrection from 14 March until 18 May 1899.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /davidfoo.htm (1352 words)

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