SAS Trainer Talks About Tough Military Training

An SAS interrogator has shared insights into the intense training he underwent, which included being confined in a "dog cage" and subjected to harsh weather conditions. Ian, who has trained SAS troops for potential capture and interrogation, described his own experience of being "kidnapped" as part of the preparation process. He recounted a night before the ordeal where he enjoyed a late night out, only to face a rigorous physical training session the following morning. The situation escalated dramatically when Ian noticed suspicious marks on the wall, which he identified as boot prints. Suddenly, a group of four or five men in balaclavas burst into the room, initiating a violent confrontation. Ian attempted to defend himself, recalling how he was violently thrown from his chair and struggled against his captors. Despite the chaos, he relied on his training to fight back, even managing to bite one of his assailants before being overpowered and bloodied. Following the struggle, Ian was forcibly restrained, with his head striking door frames as he was dragged away and thrown into the back of a Transit van. His training included being placed in a "dog cage," where he was forced to establish a rapport with guards who responded to his requests for water by soaking him with a hosepipe. Ian emphasized that this severe training was designed to expose recruits to extreme conditions, preparing them for the realities of interrogation.