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The Special Boat Service is the maritime special forces unit of the United Kingdom Special Forces, part of the Royal Navy.
The Special Boat Service (SBS) is the UK’s principal maritime special forces unit. Comprised primarily of Royal Marines, the SBS specialises in covert operations in the maritime, littoral, and riverine environments.
Core Roles
- Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT): Protection of UK interests at sea, including oil platforms and shipping.
- Amphibious Reconnaissance: Intelligence gathering on coastal and beach-head objectives.
- Underwater Demolition: Covert sabotage of maritime infrastructure and vessels.
Registry: UKSFTA-AE6D412B173C
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