ADF Bio: Name: Patrick Thomas ROBERTSON Callsign: Snake Rank: Sergeant Current Posting: B Squad. 1st SAS Reg. [Counter-Terrorist Unit] (Perth, Western Australia) Date of Birth: 13th of October 1969 Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland Date of Enlistment: 18 October 1986 Citizenship: Australian Marital Status: Widower (No known current relationships) No of Children: None Distinguishing Marks: Left Arm - Tattoo ["Sarah"] {Updated Sept 1990} Right Arm - Tattoo [SAS Emblem] {Updated March 1992} Left Eye - Deep scare [approx 3cm in length] just above eye. {Updated December 1994} History: Parents (William and Mary Robertson) immigrated to Sydney - Australia, March 1973 with their only child Patrick, seeking a safer and more substantial lifestyle for their son. Although Patrick showed high levels of intelligence and perception, his grades throughout his schooling career were no better than average and often worse. Leaving High School immediately after finishing year 10 (1984), Patrick travelled Australia for approximately 2 years, travelling to the West Coast, as well as through the Northern Territory. Upon returning to Sydney, Patrick immediately enlisted himself with the RAAF (October 1986) and was posted into the RAAF Base Townsville, Ground Defence Unit. "AC Robertson demonstrated resolve, courage and intellect during his time at RAAF Base Townsville, but, disappointingly was charged with assaulting an officer (Dec 1987) after attacking a Flight Lieutenant who led their unit into an ambush during a training exercise against the SASR. Charges were dropped after the prosecuting counsel misplaced a number of original transcripts of interviews taken by the Military Police at the time of the incident." {Commanding Officer - RAAF Base Townsville 28 February 1988} March 1988 - Robertson transferred to RAAF Base Pearce. December 1988 - Met Sarah Renee WATERS (Civilian). Robertson and Waters begin relationship almost immediately. "... It becomes important to note that from the point of December of 1988, Robertson's demeanour changed dramatically, from a somewhat aggressive and unstable individual, to a calm and significantly more stable Airman ..." {Squadron Psychologist - RAAF Base Pearce (18 March 1989)} August 1989 - Training Exercise - Operation Kangaroo '89 (Location: Kimberley Region). Robertson demonstrated bravery and initiative, when he dragged a Flight Lieutenant away from the scene of an explosion. December 1989 - Promoted to Corporal. February 1990 - Cpl Robertson begins studying a degree in Strategic Studies and Modern Military History externally through the Australian Defence Force Academy. March 1990 - Invitation to Cpl Robertson from Colonel MacMillan (C.O. SASR) to attempt the Special Air Service Regiment Selection Course. Robertson refuses offer due to up coming wedding with Waters, but expresses his interest in the near future. 15 July 1990 - Cpl Robertson takes 5 weeks leave from RAAF. 18 July 1990 - Cpl Robertson and Waters marry. Next day, depart for 4 week trip through Europe. 28 July 1990 - In tragic circumstances, Robertson and his wife enter a London bank, upon leaving, a nearby parked car exploded killing Sarah Robertson, but throwing Cpl Patrick Robertson clear. It is later determined that the bomb attack is a bungled IRA attempt on an English Member of Parliament living nearby. 5 August 1990 - Cpl Robertson returned to Australia, with the body of his wife. 19 August 1990 - Returns to work, RAAF Base Pearce. 20 August 1990 - Contacts Col MacMillan and expresses interest in attempting next available SASR Selection Course. " ... It is my view that Cpl Robertson is incredibly troubled by the death of his wife and his stability and judgement are increasingly
..." {Squadron Psychologist - RAAF Base Pearce (8 November 1990)} 2 February 1991 - Cpl Robertson leaves RAAF Base Pearce to attempt SASR Selection Course. 23 Feb 1991 - Cpl Robertson passes Selection Course, but denied entry to SASR on the decision of Army Psychologist. 24 Feb 1991 - Decision overturned by Col MacMillan. Cpl Robertson granted entry to SASR. 25 Feb 1991 - Cpl Robertson transfers from RAAF to the Australian Army retaining the Rank of Corporal, under the command of Col MacMillan 1SASR. 18 November 1991 - Operational Deployment ... ... Cpl Robertson showing incredible bravery when ... ... awarded the SAS honour ... ...
- Authority Brigadier Oliver (Dept Of Defence - Canberra) 21 June 1995 - Promoted to Sergeant.
- Authority Brigadier Oliver (D.O.D. - Canberra) " ... Whilst details of specific operations cannot be discussed, I feel it my duty to commend Sgt Robertson in his duties throughout his career with the SASR. Robertson has continuously shown incredible bravery, intellect, intuition and devotion during his time under my command. Robertson has served in almost every section of the SASR, and currently commands a Counter-Terrorist Squad, since Robertson took command of this unit, it has become the most requested Squad for SAS soldiers seeking inter Regiment transfers, thus demonstrating the high respect his fellow soldiers have towards him. Robertson has also recieved numerous awards and decorations for bravery and valour ... " {Col MacMillan - Commanding Officer - Special Air Service Regiment (4 November 1997)} February 1998 - Sgt Robertson completes studies in Strategic Studies and Modern Military History. ------------------------------------------------------- Background (Publicly known): Sergeant Patrick Robertson was originally born in Scotland, but moved to Australia with his parents at a very young age. Although there is no trace of a Scottish accent through the Australian twang that he's picked up, Patrick does occasionally slip into Scottish slang when in stressful situations. Patrick joined the Australian Defence Forces early in life, joining the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 17. Patrick specialised in Ground Defence, working closely with Australian Army infantry units, it was here that he picked up the nickname of "Snake", in reference to the way he could slip through any type of cover virtually un-noticed. Around the age of 22, Patrick transferred from the RAAF to the Australian Army, though his activities from that point onwards are sketchy, and he is less than eager to discuss his past. Robertson is quite proud of the degree in Strategic Studies and Modern History, which he studied while in service with the ADF, one of the few things he seems happy to discuss openly! Sergeant Robertson has a number of distinguishing marks, a deep scare above his left eye, a tattoo on his left arm, just below the shoulder which reads: "Sarah" and a second tattoo on his right arm, again just below the shoulder of a dagger with wings and the words: "Who dares wins". Snake has a deep seated hatred towards Terrorists and any other 'criminals' attempting to harm 'innocents', or take something which does not belong to them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stats out of 6 (average 3) Strength 4 Agility 3 Quickness 4 Endurance 5 Awareness 5 Willpower 5 Primary skills out of 4 (average 1) Combat 3 Gun (assult rifles) 3 Gun (pistols) 2 Melee (standard military) 3 stealth (urban) 3 stealth (woodland) 2 stealth (desert) 3 Secondary skills Language (english) 3 Vehicle (car) 2 Free skills misc background stuff