Item MCLEOD 2/1 - Memo, 'Notes on the organisation, history and employment of Special Air Service troops', by Lieutenant Colonel Ian Collins, [1945]

Undated typescript memorandum entitled 'Notes on the organisation, history and employment of Special Air Service troops' [by Lt Col Ian G Collins, General Staff Officer 1 (SAS), 1 Airborne British Corps], containing review of SAS operations in North West Europe, Jun 1944-May 1945; proposals for future organisation of SAS; strategic and tactical roles; planning and preparation of operations, including allotment of aircraft or naval craft, surprise, intelligence, choice of drop zones, casualties and psychological warfare; technical points in the mounting of SAS airborne operations; inter-communications between base and field parties; administration, including clothing, equipment, weapons, ammunition and supplies; tactics and training, including jeeps and heavier weapons. 41pp