H-hour

Mick Hawkes, a security manager, owner of hawkesandco.uk, author and former member of 22 SAS, discusses his career and experiences in the military and special forces. He talks about his motivation for writing a book and the importance of helping others who face challenges. Mick also shares his thoughts on the evolution of British special forces and security services units. He discusses the role of women in special forces and the challenges they may face in passing selection. Mick reflects on his own experience with SAS selection and the importance of luck and support from units. He also shares his views on the portrayal of special forces on TV shows and the opportunities it has created for former special forces personnel. The rural crime units are underfunded and overwhelmed, leading to a lack of response to rural crimes. Farmers often experience thefts and vandalism without any police intervention. Criminals take advantage of the lack of security improvements and target farms repeatedly. The farming industry