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SAS ‘offensive nicknames’ ban

SAS chiefs have launched a new offensive... against its offensive troops.

Soldiers have been told to stop using inappropriate terms and nicknames – such as calling female soldiers “Doris”.

Referring to the RAF as crabs – because their uniforms supposedly match a blue ointment once used to get rid of pubic lice – will also be outlawed. And calling officers “Ruperts” will no longer be tolerated.

SAS sources said the terms were just banter for stressful situations.

But a memo was sent out by top brass after a male soldier complained. An insider said: “The SAS thrives on banter as they have to do a lot of nasty stuff and it’s their way of dealing with it.

“They rely heavily on supporting units and although they use nicknames when dealing with them, it doesn’t mean there is no respect. It goes both ways.

“We could end up at war with Russia. Most soldiers have more to worry about than playful namecalling.” It is understood the ruling came after an Intelligence Corps soldier complained about the nickname Green Slime, in reference to the Corps’ beret colour.

He said he felt “humiliated” after, “Anything from green slime?” was said at a briefing.

Last year, SAS officers were banned from calling the SBS the “Shaky Boats Service”.

The MoD does not comment on the special forces.