Episode 030

Maj Alex Gardiner

Alex joined the British Army in 1971 and served for 20 years; 10 years with the Royal Green Jackets (RGJ), and 10 years with the Special Air Service (SAS), reaching the rank of Major.

In this episode Alex talks about joining the British Army as an officer, serving with the Royal Green Jackets (RGJ), and what it was like going through special forces selection to join the British Special Air Service (SAS).

Alex also shares his time as a Squadron Commander in the SAS. He describes what it was like in Oman as part of the Sultan’s Special Forces (SSF), and lastly he talks about becoming an author with his book, The Devil’s Magistrate.