PREFACE/ISSUE
Since searching for information is time consuming I tried: "Chat GPT".
Lieutenant General Roly Walker, as Director of Special Forces (DSF), is the most senior officer in charge of the United Kingdom's Special Forces (UKSF).
- The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) is the most senior military officer in the UK and is responsible for overseeing the operations of the British Armed Forces. The CDS reports directly to the Secretary of State for Defence.
- The Secretary of State for Defence is a member of the UK government and is responsible for policy and strategic direction of the British Armed Forces.
- Under the Secretary of State for Defence is the Minister for Defence Procurement, who is responsible for overseeing the procurement and delivery of equipment and support services for the British Armed Forces.
- Under the Minister for Defence Procurement is the Chief of Materiel (Joint Enablers), who is responsible for delivering the equipment and support services needed by the UK's military.
- Under the Chief of Materiel (Joint Enablers) is the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability), who is responsible for providing military strategic direction for the British Armed Forces.
- Under the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability) is the Commander of Joint Forces Command, who is responsible for overseeing joint military operations and for the readiness of the UK's joint military capabilities.
- Under the Commander of Joint Forces Command is the Director Special Forces (DSF), who is responsible for the UKSF and reports directly to the Commander of Joint Forces Command. The DSF is the most senior officer in charge of UKSF and is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of special forces operations.
Some info may be outdated/incorrect/old:
So, in summary, the chain of command in the UK military towards Lieutenant General Roly Walker, the Director Special Forces, would be:
Chief of the Defence Staff
(Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, He is the professional head of the United Kingdom's Armed Forces and principal military adviser to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence.)
-> Secretary of State for Defence
(Ben Wallace was appointed Secretary of State for Defence on 24 July 2019. The Secretary of State for Defence is a member of the Cabinet and reports to the Prime Minister. )
--> Minister for Defence Procurement
(Alec Edward Shelbrooke MP served as Minister of State for Defence Procurement in the Ministry of Defence from September 2022 to October 2022, fired in 1m after the NS affair, and 1 wk after I asked UK DoD about possibility that UK submarine Ambush was involved in the affair - through these twitter tweets, and this one "I have one question..."; wiki: "Shelbrooke was then immediately sacked on 26 October 2022 by the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak". Btw, I have special relationship with Alec, his visit to Faslane-Clyde hinted me that UK may have been involved - read here)
---> Chief of Materiel (Joint Enablers)
----> Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability, CDS)
-----> Commander of Joint Forces Command (CJFC)
------> Director Special Forces
Check through ChatGPT:
Very interesting now about how to find SBS hierarchy:
The command further down is - classified:
Post about "SBS team": here
"The blanket opacity policy that the UK has for its SOF is not standard practice. Other countries, such as the US, Canada, and Australia, make public statements about SOF deployments to active conflict zones, and respond to questions about their mandate and strategy.
The US has increased its transparency over SOF in recent years without it restricting their ability to deploy SOF. The fact that the UK public, and the parliament that represents them, do not have access to any official information about the deployment of SOF means that there can be no meaningful, informed debate about the UK’s role in some of the most important conflicts of our age. This opacity could have damaging implications for the effectiveness, accountability, and legitimacy of UK military options abroad..."
In a British Parliamentary Deference Select Committee on the 2nd November, 2022, the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, has been challenged for his failure to permit members of the Defence Select Committee access to UK Special Forces.In a heated exchanged, the Committee chair, Tobias Ellwood MP said that the UK Special Forces were not the best in the world ‘about scrutiny’, and that the Special Forces – including units such as the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Services (SBS) – were “not above scrutiny.”When asked if the Ministry of Defence could facilitate a visit to Hereford, home of the SAS, the Deference Minister said “no” and went on to argue that “this committee does not have oversight of Special Forces and its operations.”The chair of the Defence Committee disagreed, saying: “I’m sorry, we have oversight of the Armed Forces in the UK Defence.”Mr Wallace then said the Special Forces were very busy in operational work....Earlier this year, Action on Armed Violence raised concerns about a lack of parliamentary oversight of the UK’s Special Forces...
It is a specialized unit within the British military's Special Boat Service (SBS) that is responsible for conducting a wide range of underwater operations, including diving, underwater demolition, and intelligence gathering. The DTXG is composed of highly trained and experienced divers who are proficient in a variety of specialized skills, including diving, underwater navigation, demolition, and the use of specialized equipment for conducting underwater operations.
It's worth noting that the use of explosive devices, including underwater explosions, is tightly controlled and subject to strict rules of engagement, both domestically and internationally. Any use of explosives would need to be authorized and carried out in a manner that is consistent with established rules of engagement and applicable international law...
My research about this DTXG team
and its possible involvement
in the Nordstream Affair is: here
The Royal Navy has several units that specialize in Naval Mine and Maritime Device Exploitation (NM&MDE) capabilities.
These units are responsible for identifying, rendering safe, and exploiting mines and other maritime devices that pose a threat to naval vessels, ports, and shipping lanes.
The Royal Navy's NM&MDE capability includes a range of specialized skills, techniques, and equipment, which may vary depending on the specific unit and mission requirements.
Some of the capabilities that may be involved in NM&MDE operations include:
- Minehunting and mine clearance operations
- Underwater search and recovery operations
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
- Intelligence gathering and analysis related to maritime threats
- Forensic analysis of recovered maritime devices
- Training and support for allied forces and partner nations
Overall, the Royal Navy's NM&MDE capability plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of naval vessels, personnel, and infrastructure, both at home and overseas.
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