The Operators: On The Street with Britain's Most Secret Service

James Rennie

Jul 2014 · Pen and Sword

About this ebook

A rare look inside the British Army’s elite special forces unit and its counter-terrorism surveillance operations—from one of its own.

Few outside the security services have heard of 14 Company. As deadly as the SAS yet more secret, the Operators of 14 Company are Britain’s most effective weapon against international terrorism. For every bomb that goes off 14 Company prevent twelve. The selection process is the most physically, intellectually and emotionally demanding anywhere in the world. Trained to operate under cover, Operators have at their disposal an arsenal of techniques and weapons unmatched by any other UK government or military agency. This is the true story of one Operator and of some of the most hair-raising military operations ever conducted on the streets of Britain.

Ratings and reviews

excellent read. I grew up during the 80s, seeing and hearing about the british army fighting in Northern Ireland from the BBC news. A real in-depth read on how these teams operated doing then, in Northen Ireland.

A mainly biographical account of one man's experience through initial training in the military to special ops. Not very much of anything else due to extreme sensor ship by big brother!!!

A different prospective of special operations during the troubles, a little drawn out at times with over details of certain aspects. Worth a read.

About the author

James Rennie is the pseudonym of a former officer in 14 Company who received Ministry of Defence clearance for this book.