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

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 the 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.

Find Michael Hawkes:

Hawkes & Co. https://www.hawkesandco.uk/
LinkedIn   / michael-hawkes-qcb-550351216  

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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