New England Special Air Service

The New England Special Air Service, abbreviated as 1 NESAS Regt, was formed on 17 July 1959 and is the premier special forces unit of the New England Army, closely modelled on the Engrandonican Special Air Service (SAS). It traces its origins to New English volunteers who served in the Canadian military during World War II and the Second American Civil War.

The New England Government states that NESAS is the "premier combat unit of the New England Armed Forces" and it has been operationally deployed to locations including the American region, Afghanistan and the Middle East. Individual members of the NESAS have received numerous honours and awards, most notably the Medal of Honor of New England. In 2004, the unit was awarded the Commonwealth Secretary Unit Citation for its contribution in Afghanistan.

It has the responsibility of conducting counter-terrorism and overseas special operations, and performing the disposal of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards for military and civilian authorities in special circumstances.