Jay Cal is a former British special forces operator who served in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment following a distinguished career as a Royal Marine Commando. After passing the grueling SAS selection process—known for its 90% dropout rate—Jay went on to serve in high-stakes operations including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and covert reconnaissance. A seasoned operator, he embedded with Delta Force and later served as a trainer for Navy Special Warfare Development Group’s Green Team. Since retiring from the military, Jay has worked in private security and consulting, applying his deep expertise in tactical operations and risk management. He now brings that experience to his current role with GBRS Group. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Jay Cal Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jay_cal87 Patreon - https://patreon.com/GBRSGroup Everyday Patriot - https://everydaypatriot.co.uk Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS https://helixsleep.com/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://expressvpn.com/srs https://bruntworkwear.com – USE CODE SRS 00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:58 Investigation & Speaking Out 12:39 Reflections on Patriotism & Transitioning 20:40 Building a New Life with GBRS 35:49 Personal Influences & Childhood 47:15 Transformative Trip to India & Teenage Years 01:08:06 Joining the Royal Marines 01:18:37 Training Challenges & Comradeship 01:25:46 First Combat Deployment 01:31:56 Second Deployment & Its Toll 02:10:16 Returning Home & Internal Struggles 02:32:38 Support Systems for Veterans 02:37:19 Tier One Operations & Training 02:42:19 Regiment Life & Reflections 02:50:31 Ego, Leadership & Mental Health 03:24:50 Family, Growth & Balancing Life 03:31:54 Combat in Afghanistan & Africa 03:59:19 Psychological Effects of Warfare 04:27:23 Loss, Recovery & Fatherhood 04:48:58 Addressing Mental Health 04:52:50 Final Operation 05:06:31 Investigation Fallout & Allegations 05:25:26 Seeking Accountability & Justice 05:50:32 Legal Battles & Public Reaction 06:23:11 Final Thoughts & Gratitude