FOUNDER & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
JASON Birch
Jason has served as a regular soldier serving in the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) within 264 (SAS) Sig Sqn for most of his career. In the mid 90’s Jason was a member of the UK SAS Counter Terrorism Team and has worked in extreme and hostile environments across the globe. Prior to his time in Hereford he was a keen member of the regimental boxing team as well as part of the army Judo team winning silver in the army championships.
In 2013 three soldiers tragically died whilst attempting SAS Selection. In honour of these men, a memorial event in the Brecon Beacons was put on by Jason raising vital awareness and funds for a military charity. Due to it’s success and request for repeat and additional events, Jason decided to set up The S.F. Experience to offer a unique platform for the general public to test themselves beyond their preconceived limitations and learn new life skills in a safe envrionment under the watchful eye of his Directing Staff and team.
Jason has been increasing the TSFE portfolio using his extensive knowledge of military challenges and tests, his sense of adventure, and his ambition to create the ultimate backdrop to challenge even the most hardcore endurance athletes.
Jason is an advocate of mental health awareness through physical challenges and as a result, hosts ‘Reboot’ and ‘Veterans Reboot’ courses, helping veterans and civilians alike who have suffered from various forms of mental health issues and a lack of self-motivation to bring them together with like-minded folk for common purposes and to form life long bonds.
Jason has served as a regular soldier serving in the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) within 264 (SAS) Sig Sqn for most of his career. In the mid 90’s Jason was a member of the UK SAS Counter Terrorism Team and has worked in extreme and hostile environments across the globe.
DS & Specialist INSTRUCTORS

Colin M.
Colin Maclachlan is a former UKSF soldier with over 25 years of security and risk-related experience, best known for appearing in Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins and Channel 5’s Secrets of the SAS.

MR. P
Mr P. Joined the Royal Marines Commando’s in 1991 and became a Mountain Leader working in mountainous and cold weather environments.

david T
David T. has completed 26 years in the military including service within the UK Special Forces. He served within the UK Counter Terrorism Team, as well as completing training and tours within Arctic, Desert and Jungle environments.

neil H.
Neil spent 10 years operationally within the UKSF(R). Specialising in enhanced surveillance and reconnaissance as well as a multitude of other skill sets including Range Management, heavy weapons, and Trauma Medical Management.

PADDY V.
Paddy joined the British Army in 1982, initially serving in the infantry. he left after 6 years and then re-enlisted into the Intelligence Corps. On completing P Company, he served with 5 Airborne Brigade.

ROB P
Rob is a Former UKSF solider and has over 20 year’s experience in the private security sector, he specialises in Complex Corporate Risk Management and Threat Mitigation as well as Non Permissive Environments Journey Management and is former 22 SAS (BG) Close Protection Instructor.

M FRANCIS.
Prior to his involvement with TSFE he has helped to support the events from a conceptual point of view. He has served within the UKSF group and is part of our DS team.

TJ
TJ has spent over 20 years as a UKSF operator and Security Contractor. Trained in Dems and also as a Trauma medic, TJ has been in active serivce in Afhanistan among other places, and has extensive experience in arctic, jungle and desert warefare.

KEITH (sere team)
Keith served in the British army Ex 2 Para since 1996. In 2002 he went on to serve as a SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract) instructor. He’s Served in NI and on Op Telic.

BEN (sere team)
Ben has served 20 years in the military to date, with operational tours all over the globe. He became a SERE and Tracking Instructor in 2012.

phil (sere team)
Phil currently teaches Survival, Evasion, Resist and Extraction tactics to frontline military personnel. Everything from Permissive Survival all the way through to Hostile Environment Survival.
ADMinisTRATION Team

CLAIRE T
EVENT ADMINISTRATOR
CLAIRE T
Claire Joined TSFE after completing a few events and was immediately hooked. Along with her passion for events Claire is also an activity instructor with a huge passion for the outdoors.

Jo P.
Jo joined the staff team at the start of Lockdown, having participated in previous TSFE Events and has since become an integral member of the team.
Mountain Safety Team

mr p.
As well as being a member of the TSFE Directing Staff, Mr P is also TSFE’s Mountain Safety Team Leader facilitating our MST selection process and allowing those with potential to become TSFE MST members.

dawn a.
Dawn has been with TSFE since 2016 and is a highly experienced Mountain Leader. She had led expeditions across Iceland, Borneo, Malawi and Cambodia to name a few.

Mike E
Mike joined the military in 1995 serving with the Royal Marines with 45 Commando at RM Condor Arbroath from 1995 to 2000.
Staff & Marshalls

DEAN R.
Born and bred in the surrounding area of the Brecon Beacons, there isn’t much Dean doesn’t know about its hills and paths.

COLIN H.
Colin served with the Royal Signals in the UK and Germany and was deployed as part of Operation Granby to Iraq and Kuwait providing secure communications during the ground offensive.

jason c.
Jason has been with TSFE since 2016 and has participated in many of our events. He transitioned to become a dedicated member of staff helping to motivate and assist participants on the events.

ryan E.
Ryan joined the TSFE staff team in 2017 after getting hooked on the events. His passion for the outdoors and hills brings enthusiasm and experience to the events.

jason t.
Jason is a former Combat Engineer, Signaller and Resource Specialist with the Royal Engineers from 1993 and 2000 with a NATO Tour in Bosnia in 1997.

TSFE MARSHALS
When it comes to event days, our team of Marshals help to ensure everything runs smoothly. Each marshal receives the relevant briefing and induction for each event, and is paired with a key member of staff for the day itself. If you’ve been a participant in one of our events previously and would like to experience things from the other side, register your interest in becoming a Marshal with us by emailing admin@thesfexperience.co.uk
Medical & Emergency

ALAN M.
Alan is our Medical and Health & Safety officer. His main role is to ensure that every event has the right level of first aid and medical cover.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE & ST JOHN AMBULANCE CYMRU
St John Ambulance are a leading not-for-profit provider of specialist ambulance services across England and Wales.