1998 – Persian Gulf.
	In February, a Squadron is deployed to the Gulf when Saddam Hussein threatens to start another war. It is tasked with reconnassaince missions and the rescure of downed pilots.

1998 – Albania

In March, a four-man team is deployed to Albania, to rescue British aid worker Robert Welsch. The team locate him and secure his rescue by driving to the coast using Land Rovers. Upon arrival they are met by two helicopters. One provides a security force at the rendezvus point, while the other extracts the rescure team and vehicles.

1999 – Kosovo

Following the invasion of Kosovo by Serbian forces, the SAS deployed to assist finding targets for NATO aircraft and to rescue downed aircrew. It also provides support to the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and helps to apprehend Serbian war criminals.

2000 - Sierra Leonne

Initially, the SAS are called in to provide an overt presense in Sierra Leone, in support of UN peacekeeping efforts. However, a number of British soldiers are captured and held hostage by a ruthless militia known as the 'West Side Boys'. In response, the SAS launches a spectacular rescue operation in conjunction with 1 PARA, and it secures the release of the hostages for the loss of one soldier.

2001 – Afghanistan

Following the terrorist attack on the United States on 11 September 2001, the SAS deployed to Afghanistan in support of UK operations against terrorism. It carries out reconnaissance and targetting missions for US Forces against Taliban and Al Qaeda soldiers and their equipment. In addition, it provides support to the Northern Alliance and helps find safe areas for the ddelivery of humanitarian aid. Playing a key role in this war, it is very successful,operating in very difficult and demanding condions.

2002 – Somalia

Small teams are deployed to search for Osama Bin Laden, and members of his Al-Queada terroist network, who had fled from Afganistan in 2001