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We are 4 officers from B Unit Merry Hill security, there is Matt B, Paul W, Bill D, Leigh M.

We set off at 2200hours and drive to Brecon Beacons, we then get ready and set off at the famous red post box 0100am approximately.

We have decided to take on the special forces “Fan Dance” selection route for The Royal British Legion but to make it more difficult we’re doing it through the night in the pitch black.

Matt B has done it before for charity but in daylight, this will be much more difficult!!

BELOW IS INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAN DANCE.

This is a 24km route march in the Brecon Beacons which is the infamous SAS Selection Test.

The Fan Dance is now over 60 years old and still, today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and an indicator as to whether a potential UKSF soldier has the physical and mental determination to complete it within the cut off time set by the D.S (Directing Staff).

The challenge begins as soon as the race does with an immediate ascent of Pen y Fan which is 2,907 feet (886 m). The route then descends on the other side of the peak with a pathed route to the halfway point before turning around and reversing the route. The return leg provides an even tougher challenge with the evil ascent back up the Fan known as Jacob’s Ladder.

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