You're comparing the entirety of the SAS's training to the basic PST of the SEAL's.

Now why don't look at the bigger picture.

The majority of potential SEALs pass the PST. Wherein they then move on to the First Phase of BUD/S.

First Phase is where the majority of SEAL candidates DOR; roughly 70% on average. On some cases it has been 100%.

After First Phase are the Second and Third phases, which I'm not going to go into right now.

By the way, all US Military combat personnell go through SERE, which resembles the "Escape and Evasion" training you were talking about. 

The SAS also conduct Domestic as well as Foreign Counter-Terrorism.

But the SAS tend to be specialists, whereas the SEALs tend to be generalists.

The SAS are extremely good at getting deep into restricted areas. I can give them credit for that.

The SEALs operate on many more platforms however:
Counter-Terrorism
Unconventional Warfare
Foreign Internal Defense
Direct Action
Special Reconnaissance
Personnell recovery
Security
 

As you can see, the SEALs are much more versatile than the SAS. This tends to lend them an enormous amount of experience, as they have the skills and capabilities to do almost anything with competence. This however, makes the SAS "experts" in their fields of expertise. This leads people to the assumption that the SAS is the best SF in the world simply because they are extremely competent in one or two areas. The SEALs however, can be considered competent enough beat the enemy in almost any way. They're much more versatile, and who you consider better it depends on if you value versatility or invariability.


Let's look at the combat experience of both units.

SAS engagements:
World WarII
Malayan emergency
North Ireland (Domestic Terrorism/Revolution)
Falklands War
Iraq conflict
Afghanistan conflict
Israel hostage situation

SEAL engagements:
Vietnam War
Multi-National Force in Lebanon
Operation Urgent Fury
Achille Lauro high-jacking
Operation Just Cause
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Restore Hope
Battle of Mogadishu
Operation United Shield
Operation Red Wing
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation High Pursuit

As you can see, the SEALs resume is much more extensive. Mostly accorded to the fact that they are much more versatile than the SAS. The SEALs however also go through what's considered by many as the toughest military training in the world; making SEALs one of the most versatile and well-trained units in the world.
Sure, the SAS is well-trained, but the SEALs have the edge due to their versatile skill set. Making the Navy SEALs one of the most respected and highly feared outfits on the planet.

Anyone willing to rebut?

Hmm.....
Good point. You nailed me on that one.

But you can't ignore the fact that SEALs are generalists and the SAS are specialists.

In a matter of personal opinion, I come to the conclusion that being more versatile beats being more experienced in a narrow skill set. Quit lying to yourself, and aknowledge the fact that the US tends to be involved in more of the world's major affairs, requiring units such as the SEALs to be depended upon to delay or even stop conflicts dead in their tracks. I consider it an insult for anyone to underrate the SEALs, and that's just because of my haughty American ego, right?

Maybe it's something called pride and respect, you should learn what pride and respect are before you try to rebut my reasoning.

Hmm.....
Good point. You nailed me on that one.

But you can't ignore the fact that SEALs are generalists and the SAS are specialists.

In a matter of personal opinion, I come to the conclusion that being more versatile beats being more experienced in a narrow skill set. Quit lying to yourself, and aknowledge the fact that the US tends to be involved in more of the world's major affairs, requiring units such as the SEALs to be depended upon to delay or even stop conflicts dead in their tracks. I consider it an insult for anyone to underrate the SEALs, and that's just because of my haughty American ego, right?

Maybe it's something called pride and respect, you should learn what pride and respect are before you try to rebut my reasoning.

I understand what you're saying and it makes sense; what I'm telling you is that the SEALs are generalists, whereas the SAS is comprised of specialists. The SAS is extremely competent at what they do, no doubt about that. However, I am merely pointing out the fact that the SEALs are more versatile than the SAS; the SEALs may quite possibly be the most versatile military unit in the World. I admire versatility. Not to mention that the SEALs still manage to be very competent in almost everything they do. True, they have suffered drawbacks here and there, but you can't get better until you know how you're wrong. Generally speaking, the SEALs are the modern-day rennaissance men of warfare. It is a common saying that we try to become what we admire. That is why I am going to become a United States Navy SEAL sometime in the very near future. Therefore, my opinion is horribly bias, but very logical. I hope you can analyze the logic and reason behind my argument.

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