Chris Ryan MM (Military Medal, born Colin Armstrong), usually known by the pseudonym and pen-name of Chris Ryan, is an author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant.
Ryan came to public prominence for being the only member of the ill-fated SAS mission Bravo Two Zero to both survive and escape capture during the Gulf War. Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1 and co-created the ITV action series Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement.
