In the the United Kingdom, SBS, refers to the Special Boat Service, special forces unit of the British Royal Navy.
Mark Billingham, "Billy", one of the Instructors, received an MBE or a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. One receives such an honor for an outstanding achievement or service to the community which has had a long-term, significant impact.
Responsibilities of a duty recruit, which is equivalent to a Sergeant in the military (non-commissioned officer) who has a better rapport with the enlisted due to familiarity and proximity:
- To make sure their fellow recruits on time,
- To make sure they've got the right kit and equipment,
- The mouthpiece to the recruits.
DS is short for Directing Staff
ACRONYMS mentioned:
- MUPPET - Most Useless Pathetic Person Ever Trained
- CLAP - Clear, Loud, As an order, Pauses
- GRIT - Group, Range, Indication, Type of Fire
- NBC - Nuclear Biological and Chemical