731 (Normandy) Platoon - P Company Milling

[@garethevans8187]

I am the bloke in the first fight with no t-shirt on. Yes I know I lost haha but I did box in the regiment and no this has nothing to do with boxing.... You are not allowed to block or dodge as of such. Its literally give what you can and take what's coming. Good fun really. You do not fail if you lose. There are other events in p coy you can straight up fail but this is not one. I went on to the regiment and served in Afghanistan but I was medically discharged a couple years ago... Every man an emperor

[@Weather_Chasers]

This is where the modern day para earns the broken nose. I did 8 years service.

[@Jay-anti-dad-bod]

Thanks for service mate

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Well done complete respect to you and all who took part in the boxing, you got your opponent with some good punches, your bout looked to go on for eternity in the video ! 👍🙂

[@davidlewis1680]

Well done Gareth. I did this to wish I’d have got mine on video to save forever . I got out in 79 Green Howard’s the best time of my life hello to all green Howard’s stay safe

[@SarahJonestoo]

Well done to you Gareth. All good wishes

[@jofhill1066]

There is not much left that makes you proud to be British but the guts shown by these lads certainly here certainly does ;)

[@niizeavalanche4794]

xhwiz he said he’s proud to be British

[@lmn6440]

if the British state school system had replicated the 'public' (Eton etc) school system that have historically been designed to produce competent generals and statesmen then our country would be in much better shape. Instead we have English literature classes teaching children that masculinity is toxic. I really dont know why when education was made compulsory 100 years ago they didn't copy the fine traditional public schooling system all over the country and I think it might be because compulsory education is not about education but about social engineering and indoctrination.

[@I7275-p2d]

@@lmn6440 yes the public school system has produced excellent leaders. Just look how Boris Johnson has handled COVID. Imagine if someone educated in a state school who had read some literature would have fared. We might have had the worse public health disaster in British history.

[@lmn6440]

@@I7275-p2d I think covid is just an excuse to take our rights and transform society into a technological dictatorship so in that regard i think they're handling things very competently

[@soldier-boy-fitness]

Great stuff guys - although tough it was and still is a brilliant way of expressing your courage. Won’t be long before the government will be making you wear Kenny Everett boxing gloves.

[@adrongoddard7479]

Brings back memories, less the head guards though. I fought a lad from 9Sqn, even though I won, I couldn't chew my food for a couple of days after. Milling is a good test.

[@glennclark1305]

Great guts by all. In our small martial art club we do this on occasions, albeit on our knees so not to get to smashed about (work the next day) however any one who says this is scruffy etc should try it I know on the knees you do lose a lot of power but you cannot move away. I think the worst bit is waiting your turn, anyway great video and well done to ALL in this video. Fantastic Regiment, wish I was young again.

[@MrLeighman]

I did milling when I did the Para selection. Really important part of the training. takes some courage to do it though. Its important because it is meant to be an expression of all out aggression and real fighting spirit. something that is necessary for combat soldiers to do. the tactics in milling is not what is important. It is necessary for a soldier to try hard and fight hard. Thats why even if you lose and get beaten physically in a match you can still win the match if have shown your courage, grit and determination.

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

bullshit. also, _everybody_ did it when they did P Company.

[@keithjames8118]

I did 'milling' when I was doing my training for the infantry back in 92'. Good old days.

[@stevegandalf4739]

In the beginning there was boxing, next came mixed martial arts, then came milling ........

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

i think milling came before mixed martial arts

[@bozimo1]

I did karate in the Dojo trust me when I say they aint no martial art can match just getting face to face and fucking milling I got my black belt ... when it comes down to fighting just get in there and beat the shit out of your enemy .. OK

[@levierdragon]

Better than MMA

[@jempettit9075]

I’m impressed d with the discipline when they have to stop and it all goes silent. Hard to do when you are fizzed up

[@dickyboyryw]

When u attempt to gain the maroon beret, U have to prove u have what the Reg wants. Fighting Spirit. And the ability to express it. Battlefields can b utterly brutal places. And if u panic, run, hesitate whilst on it, u endanger not just yourself, but others around you. Hence this test. They want to see what you're made of. They want to see confidence, getting up, even if u r constantly knocked down. in a way, the choice if the Regiments beret colour, is apt. Spartan maroon. Or u could compare them to Naploeons Guard. Or Hitler's SS. The Regiments that get given the tougher jobs.

[@elderizback3752]

i admire these elite fighting forces its the only thing i really want to be a part of nothing else interest's me something to be proud of

[@sirponsonbywobblebottom3051]

No doubt a few armchair warriors here who might be critical of some of less apt performers in this video. Let me tell you - this is not fucking easy.

[@rhannay39]

It is a very long minute.

[@rangerwhite7091]

That black lad is a machine.

[@garethevans6355]

He went on to be a pti and a sergeant...and still serves today

[@js5189]

Can you straight punches to reduce risk of shoulder dislocation? That would end your p coy training..

[@thomasnewton8406]

I know about half of them Will make it into the Para's but I wish all of them the best including any that did not make it into joining the regiment

[@gezrodgers3609]

We never wore head guards back in the seventies. Made us men.

[@JustComeAndBouc]

1:48 that lads got no chance just going off the build of them both the darker lads to strong but i give them all credit cant wait to start

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

they are both the same weight though

[@JustComeAndBouc]

do they measure the weight before it or just go for similiar size? i dunno just he looks bigger to me and he has more build

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

yes they get weight before they mill then sized off

[@JustComeAndBouc]

ohhh right thanks

[@violinstar5948]

Put these lads in the House of Commons to sort out Brexit. Trust me. It WILL Get DONE! 🇬🇧 💪🏻 🥊

[@whitworth141]

would i be allowed to join the paras if my right eye was worse then my right one,because i usually aim with my right eye

[@karlbosley5516]

Apologies for the comments that were put on this event it appears my FB was hacked all is now sorted changed security etc .Just be aware guys change pass words often. I went through P coy and passed Milling was full on aggression head up and wind mill. what a great event .

[@jofhill1066]

I love this. Must be bloody terrifying. But you just keep going until you get told to stop. You might be intimidated by the bloke in front of you but I imagine the shame in front of your mates and the beasting meted out by the DS is much worse if they consider you acted like a nancy. Bet you feel good after though if you ve not let yourself down.

[@caimaclean8659]

On the trainasium...is there a net or some other safety precautions taken or is the overcoming fear part from the genuine risk taken?

[@bengough6772]

Net? Wtf, spikes mate! Spikes! Nah I've no idea I would imagine so cos I've never heard of any fall deaths in training

[@js5189]

Look at this generation compared to todays. These lads was built miles bigger. Crazy.

[@Tom-ez7pp]

We still do this today fella

[@andrewturner802]

Just out of interest - what weight gloves do they use when milling?

[@DramaticPrairieDog]

Was that a nose break sound at 2 mins in? or just a good connection?

[@caimaclean8659]

Is P-company the same for both regulars and reserves?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

no timings are different and no 20 miler on the TA P Coy

[@caimaclean8659]

Ok, thanks for the reply

[@bengough6772]

@@TheAirbornePainTrain still gotta punch each other though 👌👍😏

[@laurence345]

Is the bald guy CPL Garris A Scottish bloke? He was at cattirick back when I was there 2001

[@gavinreid969]

His name's Sandy Geddes, so it's most probably the guy your on about as it sounds similar to 'garris'. I'm thinking now if he was in catterick when I was there in late 02.

[@karlbosley5516]

where are the whats with the head guards pussies ?

[@bozimo1]

+Karl Bosley HI SOME TWAT GOT INTO MY FB SO I HAVE GO TO CHANGE ALL PASS WORDS `I CAN ONLY APOLOGISE FOR ANY BAD REMARKS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACE AGAINST MY REGIMENT . I loved Milling we all went in there was no malice .. I got bloodied as well as my foe but we were Airborne Martial Arts only works in the Street not in the Dojo . There are no rules in the street Milling makes you get stuck in .. Well Done Lads. PICK UP THE LOG

[@karlbosley5516]

Did you not read my last message or have you been hit in the head too much ?

[@drdman-vp1rg]

do you have to be a serving soldier before you can take P company

[@OneManInHiswaistCoat]

laka ankam you do it in para training, everyone other branch can do it pretty much and join 16 air assault, if you go to uni and join an OTC you can do the reserve course

[@drdman-vp1rg]

thanks for the reply mate👍

[@jchisholm1968]

What was the name of the guy that won the first match? I couldn't quite make it out.

[@chrishallpe6392]

John Chisholm kimani

[@garethevans6355]

@@chrishallpe6392 no he was the second fight I was the first fighter against a guy called Cook

[@Kazakhpyn95]

Is this pass or fail or just something part of the training? Also is this only in the selection period or is this also for the basic training? Thanks.

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

this is 1 of 8 events on P Company test week which is part of Parachute Regiment recruits basic training.

[@Kazakhpyn95]

Thanks. Also. Do you think as of today it is worth joining the Paras given that their traditional jumping role is becoming obsolete? Given the fact that soldiers are now getting inserted via chinooks and the jumping requirements have been cut down to only 80 soldiers each or something?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Oberleutnant Winter there will always be a need for an airborne troops and don't believe everything you read in the press,

[@ramonaraujo650]

Can someone explain the purpose of this and what the rules are????

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Ramon Araujo It is designed to allow the candidates to prove they can go forward in the face of adversity, whilst still maintaining the ability to follow instructions hence during stoppages, the opponent is stood square on to the OC showing personal discipline..

[@ramonaraujo650]

TheAirbornePainTrain Got it. Time limit???

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Ramon Araujo 1 minute

[@raimesey]

+Ramon Araujo I watched a program that was about the first ever Paras and they said they started it was because people used to hit their face on the exit chute which normally broke their nose etc and it was called ringing the bell. They started milling because of this I believe to make sure people weren't scared about hitting their face when they jumped out of the belly of the plane.

[@beebob1371]

If you loose do you fail the course ?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Beebob 13 nope you don't automatically fail.but one thing you don't want to win is the golden handbag

[@TPSTraining]

@@TheAirbornePainTrain What is that?

[@firstclassatlanticflyer]

@@TPSTraining idk but "handbag" sounds like a purse to me

[@TPSTraining]

@@firstclassatlanticflyer Me too Andrew! :-)

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Yes there are weight classes Conor

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Yes I am

[@DROVE-To]

Is it just punches or can you throw other strikes in aswell like headbutts, knees or elbows

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

DR 262 just punches

[@DROVE-To]

TheAirbornePainTrain Cool, thanks for the reply

[@TheScootercenter]

If you fail milling do you fail P-Company?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

not automatically no but everyone will know you are a fanny and you might win the infamous golden handbag

[@Joe-br2eu]

Is the golden handbag also known as best endeavour or is that something different?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

CFC LAD that is something different

[@firstclassatlanticflyer]

@@TheAirbornePainTrain but does "fail" count if you lose? Suppose a guy loses (along with being totally pummeled) but the chap fought his best like Rocky, would he still fail?

[@bengough6772]

Iirc out of the tests you can't fail more than 1 event and I think you can get binned in milling, not if you lose or get battered but of you, essentially, run away from fighting. So lose and get beat all you lile sp long as you keep trying and don't curl up and run away

[@housesofthebrodie]

How many times to you have to mill per week

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

you only do it once, unless you fail P Company and have to do it again

[@housesofthebrodie]

What about the 60ft high gymnasium thing? and can you only try p company twice?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

trainasium, you do it a few times in training before p company test week, and twice as a para reg joe

[@housesofthebrodie]

How often do paratroopers get to parachute on tour?

[@SavageCoach101]

Can you hold your guard up as defence at all or is it purely offensive only?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

BRITISHPATRIOT94 offence only there is no blocking or putting a guard up

[@SavageCoach101]

Cool thanks

[@Conor-hv5rl]

Doesn't look like there are "weight classes"

[@kaizerboyle]

Can you use head movement or slip the punches?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

No

[@chrishallpe6392]

no. stand and bang

[@bozimo1]

I do not remember head guards .. only blood and snot ...

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

bozimo1 headguards have been used for close to 25 years now

[@iiparachuteregiment8800]

Forget UFC

[@vinodsapru2717]

Hitting on the face irritates a guy but body shots break men, all I see here is Face First..

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

Vinod Sapru the head/face is the target area, no body shots allowed.

[@whitworth141]

does everyone have to do milling?

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

to pass p company yes, unless you fail the medical

[@whitworth141]

See,I got a bit of a problem on my right eye. I usually aim with that one ..would you recon it will be a problem for me to join the paras with that sort of problem ?

[@desert245]

Niklas Whitworth When you go to selection you do a medical exam. Including an eye test. If you pass that then you'll be fine, if you fail, you wont be eligible for certain jobs, or in a worst case scenario not eligible for the army at all. Good luck though.

[@karlbosley5516]

Mill bunch a girls x

[@bozimo1]

+Karl Bosley I was Hatched ..

[@bozimo1]

+bozimo1 Hacked ... sorry guys Dyslectic.. Please accept my apology I had changed my passwords and re done my FB

[@lucainternational541]

In these meeting (not training, it's a massacre of poor soldiers or recruits), who have more fun are the referees, who give free rein to their sadism and repressed instincts !!!

[@TheAirbornePainTrain]

shut up you idiot and stop commenting on something you know nothing about.

[@karlbosley5516]

Well said , we chose to do this anyone can back out of any event .. that what P coy is about you can push forward or Jack thats the way it works .

[@coops9871]

they all volunteer. you only fight on the Internet

[@karlbosley5516]

Wrong I have done P coy 5 years Para 9 platoon C Coy then Patrols . I have also done 7 years Iraq CP/ Medic and 4 years Anti Piracy ... I go back to when there was no head guards .. Milling was done to show aggression and not backing down win or lose you would get through. Depot Para was the hardest .. we got Beast ed Hungry Hill Flag staff Senny bridge , the fan dance , 10 miles 1 hour 45 .. and not forgetting optical jump .. I did my first jump at Hulavington up 800 4 men jumping ... and to shut you up .. my Mum was killed in the 16 Para IRA bombing 22 02 72 .. I do not fight on the internet wind your neck in CROW !!

[@coops9871]

Bore off Hat