22 Years Of British Army Kit Issue

[@howardcopestake1036]

Looking at most of this stuff he must have spent most of his 22 years hanging around outside the QM’s! In my day we had a name for them. My De-kit in 1994 consisted of handing in No2 Dress, Arctic parka (Mine got lost) Helmet and SR6, 1 combat suit and service dress hat, All the rest that I bothered to take was taken straight to the skip. My a QM was a mate and he put it that anything worn next to the body was not required, most specialist kit was out of date anyway and why fill his skip when mine could be flogged on the next car boot sale. He didnt actually get round to doing the various uniforms that were issued like No1 dress, No2dress No6 dress Barrack dress. Atop to all remf video bloggers. Wet weather/Foul weather outer kit should NEVER be stored compress or they end up as useful as tits on a fish (Norwegian shirts were privately purchased and I still have mine 30 years on!!!

[@MilitaryFitness]

Remf😂😂😂😂😂. I love a good troll. Just keep watching my videos and commenting and making me 💷💷

[@howardcopestake1036]

I joined in 1969 when you were probably still wetting your nickers and if you think my comment ,meant as a comparison is trolling you are obviously of the thumb sucking generation. I had been in the Mans Army for 5 years in a divisional field unit before we got maggots (not doss bags) until then most soldiers had to by green civvy sleeping bags. The first set of 1958 webbing I bought from silvermans because our armoured brigade were still wearing converted 1948 webbing That’s why I said you must have spent most of your career outside the QM, You might also like to consider the the rifle 5.56 (SA 80) was not on general issue until 1994 (the year I left the Army as a very senior NCO. You might also want to consider that during my service I did 6 tours in Northern Ireland wearing dodgey theatre issue clobber. I was in the Falklands where my wet weather gear was supplied by my then father in law ( a Milk Marketing board inspector) So it does rub a bit rough when you turn up 3 sleeping systems etc etc were you ever aware of the term Kit excess to requirement? If you are making money from churning out the stuff you do, then good luck to you, but you aren’t impressing real soldiers who understand what improvise and prevail and still win wars!!!! How was the flight back from Kabul by the way?

[@medic7698]

You really make me feel old. Going on about ancient kit which actually hadn't been issued before I got out! Apart from the S10 respirator.

[@MilitaryFitness]

😂😂😂 you’re too old Skool

[@medic7698]

@@MilitaryFitness let me tell you the Brown Bess musket was bloody heavy.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@medic7698 I bet it was

[@darthsarcastus1064]

After nearly 22 years service I can relate! Back loaded a lot of my old DPM kit a few ago but still have loads of kit I never use or won't be accounted for on my de kit. I have a new General Service Respirator which doesn't even appear on my flick! Might keep that for the zombie apocalypse??? :)

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@darthsarcastus1064 well the apocalypse is near so you should defo keep it

[@reddev3380]

I have my dads old dpm kit and stuff that was used in Bosnia and Kosovo and i have an s10

[@MilitaryFitness]

That is old skool 😎😎💪🏻💪🏻

[@borisjohnson3122]

Great video! Me and my mates love your vids! 💪

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@thom7629]

You planning to keep uploading still after you leave mate? Helped me loads so far, currently on week 5 of basic!

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah, sure am mate. Good luck with the rest of basic

[@flatmoon6359]

When I left I asked QM clerk for a list of what I was issued because my room was a good distance away.Luckily "my" GPS and watch ,and a bunch of other kit was not on the list. Some was issued,a lot acquired/swapped. Mostly passed on to other people in last week's.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Nice work

[@woodyforest7308]

damb i was waiting for the Gimpy to pop out the bag....Tabbing with one was a nightmare...

[@MilitaryFitness]

Absolute mare

[@mrschalky]

Is there a recognised way to mark your kit? I’ve heard first 2 letters of your surname followed by your number. A relative is joining soon and thinking of getting them a stamp to label their uniform items. Neater and less time consuming than a laundry or permanent marker. Used one for my police uniform way back and then for school uniforms with my kids. Finding your videos very clear and informative.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah, it’s called your zap number. First two of your surname and last four of your number

[@mrschalky]

Thank you for the prompt and very helpful reply! I’ll pass it on. Just had a rethink on the stamp though, as he won’t get his number until he rocks up at ATC. He passed everything at assessment apart from a missing page of medical notes. GP is on the case so hopefully will get the info to the Army soon.

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@mrschalky I really do wish him the best of luck

[@Si-mc6dl]

Gonna be down the QM's for days lad.

[@MilitaryFitness]

I know 😂😂

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I used to think we had loads in the RN. Seams you have loads more. How do you cary all this kit. I wish you well outside in future.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks for the well wishes 🫡

[@installtekzdotcom9777]

I've spotted loads of kit missing. New resi, black/brown boots, beret, belts, webbing, 1's/2's, shoes..

[@Glen38]

His not deployed for years probably a camp solider.!! As every one got new MTP and new virus items. All green kit or desert kit was handed in.

[@MilitaryFitness]

What are you on about. Once you deploy and get back you have to have your kit in, you lunatic

[@MilitaryFitness]

I couldn’t fit it all in

[@Therapist-vf7kb]

A bit unrelated to this video, what Role were you? You had black pants you mentioned were from bomb disposal, were you an ammo tech? I did my AC in July and I’m waiting for a stupid med deferral to be lifted, I’ve been torn between Infantry, CMT and Ammo tech. Just looking for opinions

[@MilitaryFitness]

I was signals in EOD, I would defo go ammo tech though

[@jamesgough8487]

ty for uploading it helps

[@MilitaryFitness]

No probs mate

[@jwkah]

When my dad left the ta in 2012 he handed in a bartered helmet so he got to keep his helmet and now I’ve got it

[@MilitaryFitness]

That is crazy

[@rebuild100]

Hottest video to-date. Just a thought but maybe first video of civilian life should be you modeling random hoochie daddy shorts, they're super hot in the states these days

[@MilitaryFitness]

😂😂

[@TheytellToomanylies]

Spare mess tins for inspection 😆

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yep

[@sashak8132]

hello i’m wandering if there’s still a test a few weeks into harrogate for assembling and disassembling a weapon, if there is what weapon is it and how can i practice ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

There will be but you will not be able to practice outside of the army

[@sashak8132]

@@MilitaryFitness is there not any videos on the specific weapon and how hard is the test?

[@jamesamas5527]

@@sashak8132 hey mate this is probably wayyyyyyyy too late now but you will get taught how to do it and have plenty of time to practice. its not as hard as you think

[@Anonymous-ri1dt]

And what if you lost some of the military kits at the end of your carrier. Finger cross 🤞It won’t happen but just asking it casually😁because I am also in a military.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Mainly it’s helmets and respirators to hand in along with 1 or 2 other things. They aren’t too bothered about uniform

[@LTFitz08]

Are you able to keep anything as far as uniforms or bags like us troops can?

[@MilitaryFitness]

You can keep most of it

[@DekyMillar]

My Mrs is asking if you have handed in you're wepon, I didn't see one in this video 😅

[@MilitaryFitness]

Kept it

[@leslielively5608]

Hey I’m researching for airsoft does one ware the pcle and osprey in tandem

[@MilitaryFitness]

No, one or the other

[@harrybailey4772]

You could wear the ecba armour with the plce but for airsoft unless your trying to work on your shoulders I wouldn't recommend it

[@harrybailey4772]

Do you have to give all the gear back in or are you allowed to keep it of you wanted to obviously excluding the body armour and helmet

[@MilitaryFitness]

You could keep most of it if you wanted to.

[@harrybailey4772]

@@MilitaryFitness ahhhhh thought you could but wasn't too sure

[@joseligeiro]

Greetings. What are you going to do with all that? Are you selling or keeping it? Thank you.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Handed most of it back

[@dreamtimeeu]

Hiya mate, appeal got accepted, I goto Edinburgh on the 13th

[@MilitaryFitness]

Awesome buddy

[@vyanguy2997]

Trizzy bro are you from the commonwealth?

[@dreamtimeeu]

@@vyanguy2997 I am from Newcastle brother

[@dreamtimeeu]

@Stem Artin cheers mate, gunna get it smashed hopefully

[@GavTatu]

bet that stunk ! my wife would always say my kit stunk !

[@MilitaryFitness]

It always has a weird stench to it

[@marleymccann2873]

can i get some of that i can pay postage?

[@MilitaryFitness]

It’s all handed back in now sorry bud.

[@kurt9837]

Did you get all that issued?! Surely some of it was bought?!

[@MilitaryFitness]

All issued

[@mason1621]

hello mate do you know what the social media rules are, for example would i be allowed to upload a photo of me at phase 1 in full gear and with the training weapon

[@MilitaryFitness]

Loads of people do it but they will advise you not too

[@mason1621]

@@MilitaryFitness thanks also if i done many years in the infantry would i further in my career be able to be an instructor like the staff at harrogate or catterick?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@mason1621 you sure would

[@mason1621]

@@MilitaryFitness thanks is there a test towards the end of Harrogate training or is it just if you make it through training you’ve passed ?

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@mason1621 you will be tested all the way through, but they are there to help you pass rather than fail you

[@harryshaw-barnett2751]

Are you allowed to keep/buy the army helmet so you can keep it as a trophy

[@MilitaryFitness]

Nah, you have to hand it back in unless it isn’t on your file.

[@michaelmulligan0]

Are you charged the cost of anything that you’ve been issued but don’t return?

[@MilitaryFitness]

You can be but if you are on good terms with the clothing store you should be fine

[@stutranceforce1]

Good luck Sam… 👍🤜🏻

[@MilitaryFitness]

Cheers mate

[@07thomasd]

Sorry to be that guy. But I'm sure I recognise you from Blandford around 2018. Wish you well for the outside mate.

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah, I was there then. Thanks for the kind words and best of luck to you.

[@captainshauno]

Can I have the life saver bottle and IR strobe off you mate?

[@MilitaryFitness]

They are gone now mate

[@Katmando376]

Sam what about your No: 1 Dress uniform and Mess Dress? There must be loads of other stuff. Will you be keeping some of it? Do you have to do time in the Reserves? Thanks your a good video.

[@MilitaryFitness]

I will be keeping a lot of that. No time in the reserves to be served.

[@JaceyEvans-tu8nj]

Can you keep some kit

[@MilitaryFitness]

Yeah, you can keep most of it if you really want to.

[@armyrepelentcz4090]

Amazing :-D seems like my room 😀

[@01karmacop]

Great video

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks

[@connoroverall580]

North Wales represent !

[@MilitaryFitness]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nonamegiven2024]

Lol. Crisp packets, norgie top. And 2 sets of mess tins. I did that to at depot. Enjoy ur free civi life

[@MilitaryFitness]

Thanks mate

[@martynharper]

i remember the proper crisp packet waterproofs before the "Gucci" gortex kit we got with C95. the jackets were like rocking horse poop! Also had 2 sets of tins, got fed up of rubbing the bottom with a used tea bag

[@MilitaryFitness]

@@martynharper 😂😂😂

[@phill9283]

Not the only thing in the closet…

[@bleedingfly]

lol

[@leslielively5608]

Hey I’m researching for airsoft does one ware the pcle and osprey in tandem

[@MilitaryFitness]

Its Osprey or Webbing.