If the individual is not a highly trained and current serving member of the SAS(or at the very least recently serving) I would not be comfortable.
I can see this going out to tender and the lowest bidder winning.
The Israelis use MOSAD but you can bet the Ozzies will use some uneducated moron who gets a hard on 'cause he gets to carry a gun and play at 007.
Chuck.
PS. Beyond a general statement that 'Sky Marshals' will be on aircraft the public and media should not hear syllable one! As I have said on other similar threads you will never stop a nutter getting on an aircraft without destroying the industry, all you can do is control the outcome!
[ 18 December 2001: Message edited by: Chimbu chuckles ]