Arctic Commandos | Royal Marines

🎥 This is the Arctic. Royal Marines spend their winters here testing themselves in one of the harshest environments on earth. This year, 45 Commando led the way as marines forged ahead with new tactics as part of Future Commando Force development. Learn here how Royal Marines test their world-renowned skills in the snow and ice.
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[@kairiri]

These should be part of your recruitment campaigns on national TV

[@szeyeelim4331]

Definitely, not that "it's ok to cry" bs

[@jimfixedme]

@@szeyeelim4331 fucking right

[@TheB1nary]

@Clinical Depression Looks like someone is trying to play 'therapist'.

[@tehcod6157]

@Clinical Depression how has ego got anything to do with it? You're sympathising with being a soyboy? ha

[@lachlanchester8142]

TEHCOD you sound like fun

[@MaRuOverwatch]

Coming from a norwegian soldier serving where these marines usually train, i recall my platoonleader talking about how we were among the only soldiers in the world fighting in -40 degrees. «We and those crazy ass royal marines, they’ll go anywhere»😂 Props and respect to these men!🇳🇴🇬🇧

[@jonsimms5575]

So funny we were crazy for sure on Ex Clockwork North early 80s wearing shit gear and wooden skis... nothing a tott of rum could not fix along with our jaegaer brethren of telemark.

[@jorlm2364]

Respect to all soldiers, but please dont delude yourself by saying "how we were among the only soldiers in the world fighting in -40 degrees" Are you trying to say there are no other armed forces deployed in anywhere colder?

[@HUNKresi4]

Jor LM Americans,Canadians,perhaps the Chinese and of course the Russians

[@jorlm2364]

@@HUNKresi4 Yes and now to improve your limited knowledge , google *Whats the world's coldest battlefield* and tell me what you get.

[@rohitb3]

@@HUNKresi4 Laughs in Indian.

[@w.s.2102]

As a retired Canadian Soldier, I had the pleasure of serving along side members of 42 Commando in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan.......I've served along side a few different countries and the Royal Marine Commandos were definitely the highest quality of them all....Respect from Canada 🇨🇦 🇬🇧👍

[@whitesun264]

Great to see the Brits and the Norwegians working together. The Norwegians are a great friend and ally. No doubt the British Army/ Marines have benefitted immeasurably over the decades from working along side the Norwegians in terms of learning how to soldier in these conditions.

[@ratnoh]

lucky to be allied w/ you guys, love from the US

[@RyleKittenhouse]

Love from uk brother #trump 2020

[@slyninja2298]

True

[@josephporcheron195]

@@RyleKittenhouse that aged well

[@oblivionnokk3531]

Love to US from Norway.

[@bz4750]

Can’t wait to apply🇬🇧

[@Luke-nh5yy]

when you applying?

[@bz4750]

Luke After my college course mate

[@Luke-nh5yy]

Unknown Error So was I tbf, I haven’t applied yet but I’m looking to join marines. In my opinion they are more elite. Also paras are known for jumping of planes which Royal Marines do now sometimes. So it’s not that special to them anymore

[@Luke-nh5yy]

B16 fairs, well good luck. If you need any advice about anything go to royal marine forums and u can ask question on there

[@bz4750]

Luke Yeah mate I’m gonna go air crewman in RM so will provide fire power from above

[@MyScotty7]

Keep these top class adverts coming! Army take note!

[@ianjackson8310]

the best team of mates i had through the 70s and in the 80s miss my time with my fellow mates in 45 royal marines commandos we are the best in world good luck to all new and old brothers ---ian

[@richardschiffman7657]

Were you brain-washed with the anti-Russian propaganda back then as these poor lads are now?

[@googleminus1442]

@@richardschiffman7657 Anti Russian propaganda? Look at Crimea, the best creators of anti russian propaganda are the Russians themselves! 😂😂😂

[@mufc20timesbitches36]

@@richardschiffman7657 Lolol. The Cold War was so the comrades of England could infiltrate all the universities, judiciary, MPs, teachers and the like. Think you’re nearly sixty years too late with your stupid comment. The traitors are already within, do keep up knob jockey.

[@AR9ify]

"Best in the world".. in what exactly?

[@memz1811]

My dad is in the Royal Marines and he got sent out with 59 squadron to Norway and he said everything that is in this video is true

[@tomflynn8651]

Some serious kit! I remember watching videos of the Royal Marines in the 2000's and early 2010's. The equipment and uniform of then pales in comparison to now.

[@derrickg5612]

Salute, from America.

[@philipskonopy]

Wow awesome, greetings from Poland🇵🇱

[@robertdunlap4975]

Thank you Royal Marines, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@commercio3564]

Looks intense. Good job lads.

[@ragnarok5056]

Its good to see you support us 🇬🇧🇳🇴

[@swapnilkapadia]

This + high altitude is every day affairs for Indian Army. 🇮🇳

[@jimhadlow3405]

this video is awesome. exactly what I want to do when I'm older. Hopefully I'll get there

[@Dash101]

Yet another great video from the Marines. Good work.👍👍

[@SNOWDONTRYFAN]

British Army used to have one infantry Battalion And a Logistics force based at Buford and part of the NATO quick reaction force known as Ace mobile force , now disbanded ,the Royal Marines had a small party of guys who were Artic warfare advisors attached to it , and every year January-march the unit deployed to Norway to conduct artic warfare training , and every 2nd year they would head up North to meet up with the NATO Force and a major winter warfare exercise operating on the Northern flank .

[@paulmorgan3600]

God bless the royal marines artic warrior angels

[@mikelets8080]

absolute warriors

[@Wolfm4ster]

Absolutely outstanding! Great video and much respect. Greetings from Argentina!

[@fredgotthis2848]

And my dad has done that....wow can't wait wait to join in a year

[@rdh67dh]

We Dutch are proud to see our Marines working together!

[@emmatennyson5473]

Thanks guys.

[@gavg89iiuktvii35]

Thankyou for your SERVICE GOD BLESS YOU 💎🇬🇧💎

[@lynchetts]

I spent 5 winters in Norway during the 80s so nice to see Commandos going back to their roots - not much has changed by the looks of it, a bit more tech but its still down to blokes on skis

[@joespencer6287]

The absolute best.

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

That is one awesome video - to any young man watching this - this is the path to adventure and fulfillment. Be brave enough to walk it...

[@jakefarr3911]

ah yes, send the young to war.

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

@@jakefarr3911 someone has to fight the bad guys. I don't agree with all wars but some have to be fought. Check your history - Rape of Nanking, the Holocaust, the Falklands. The advance of Communism, I think Stalin murdered more than Hitler. Appeasement gets us nowhere and yes I did take that same walk myself. Sadly there will always be wars.

[@kgthompson5814]

From here in the US 🇺🇸 shout out to our UK brothers! Keep up the good fight & good work we have a lot to learn about the terrain in those parts and no better to learn from royal marines and navy ! 👍

[@thinker........]

That's some crazy training.. 👍👍👍

[@esotericed8736]

Make this the Royal Marines advert on TV and you will get a lot of new recruits.

[@BudaPetermann]

Awesome mate!

[@MrW582]

Seeing the Rm training in this theater this just brings back all the stories of the incredible sometimes almost unbelievable commando raids throughout norway during ww2 and i'm glad to see the Rm stamping out its own identity as an elite fighting force again. I think after afghanistan the Rm where starting to just fade in and look like any other regiment to most people i think with the whole going back to the commando roots of 1940s ect was a good move to re-establish as a special forces regiment once again and not just another part of the british army

[@pennywise146]

The RM are actually a department of the RN.....the ‘Men’s Department’.....#joke 😂😂

[@mrsimo7144]

Thanks for keeping the UK safe. Half of you lot have PVR'd over to our Fire Service. Bunch of highly trained nutters. Keep up the great work lads.

[@jasonpaterson1250]

Hoffin, loved every minute of it

[@PK-eo8kp]

Love and respect from S. Korea

[@G4RY1159]

Full respect

[@saaxili5794]

Serious stuff. 🔥🔥🔥

[@eoin6771]

The guns look sick with the artic camo

[@gopherbar]

Worked with these booties whilst in the RAF totally dedicated professional and hard as nails, fantastic guys to a man. Respect

[@judecolquhoun4692]

Hopefully I can gain a green beret someday

[@Ferraday_]

Start going boxing/ martial arts, learn how to exercise correctly, exercise often, practice good form and buy the book called *Royal Marines Fitness Physical Tarining Manual* with all that, you can learn how to fight better, learn team skills, learn to take a joke, build confidence, you need to build a background worth talking about my guy, the oldest you can be to join is 31 so if i were you start working on it now you'll thank yourself for it in the future. #FutureMarines

[@justdaisymusic2291]

Osyas I’m pretty sure the age limit is 33 maybe it’s changed idk

[@tomyale1119]

@@Ferraday_ I also want to join, and I've done taekwondo for ten years and go to the gym and do a fuck load of sport. I'm hoping I can join at 18, but no-one has a sure chance

[@blvck_drxps5087]

Join the army air force or navy and just go through the ACC

[@lewishardiman7628]

You could join the army then do the commando course.

[@6mojo]

did my time with 42 commando RM..great memories...

[@bikingwithxander6265]

Now this is why I want to be in the Royal Marines

[@dimonwhite02]

I absolutely can’t wait to join

[@jimmyhopkins3968]

Looking forward to having you mate

[@dimonwhite02]

Joshy 71 to join as an officer you need 72 UCAS points if I’m not wrong, that’s something like three Cs in your A levels. No qualifications needed to join as other ranks. Check out the Navy’s website for more

[@dimonwhite02]

will parker thank you sir

[@jimmyhopkins3968]

@Joshy 71 literally nothing but I'm not the guy who makes the decisions in the guy who pulls the trigger or potentially gets the trigger pulled on but I'm sure if you want to be an officer ect you will need some good qualifications

[@ryan7775]

Massive respect to anyone with a green lid. Just joined 4 yorks as a STAB, dont mouth off too much!

[@ryan7775]

@Raj Maj hadnt thought of that

[@JJefArt]

Good !

[@hastingshastings2059]

Mint video

[@xusmico187]

If only my beloved Corps would adopt the RM PT and training standards

[@cm-pr2ys]

Chuck Mellette that’ll be the day. Can you imagine having our own PRMC? Combine that with being able to drop people during boot camp, and we’d have a lot more quality Marines going on to the FMF.

[@tomsoki5738]

Royal Marines is pretty much a special forces group even though it technically isn’t. If normal infantry had the same requirements no one would get through!

[@morganmitchel6590]

@@tomsoki5738 could you say paras are more elite though?

[@3.S.T.A.L.K.E.R]

@@morganmitchel6590 Nah theyre on the same level just specialized in different things

[@drelue8867]

There is Marine Raiders, and marine force recon

[@dovidell]

Best wishes for 2021 from an ex-pat living in warmer climes

[@PosyLubelak]

woooow just wooow !

[@pierric45]

elite

[@Olive_Chap]

Its really amazing how they make hollywood style military footage.. hurrah commandos

[@0xg484]

I’ve always wanted to know what happens to the skis after they get released in the water? Suppose I’ll find out soon enough..

[@simonalcroft7897]

When you practice these drills, the Skis are not actually attached. They have a piece of cord on and an instructor pulls them back up for the next lad.

[@oblivionnokk3531]

Most skis used today will float if they break of the boots.

[@sk8899]

Royal Navy also needs to consider investing in "Diesel Electric Subs" to boost its Underwater fleet. UK being a Permanent member of UNSC & a recognised Global Power needs a good mix of SSKs, SSNs & SSBNs. SSKs can provide a much more affordable option for Coastal Water Security allowing the Nuclear Subs to focus on International Sea Operations. After BREXIT its for UK's Defence & Aerospace industry to develop equipment that it can sell to other Friendly Nations like Canada, Australia etc.

[@hiramatangi1736]

In my opinion, the Royal Commandos are a tier three SF regiment.

[@sethjohnson9483]

Loved Norway, did the Arctic training there with 3 PARA in '96 and '97. Tough training but thoroughly enjoyed it. Only downside was getting taught by bootnecks :-)

[@davidwass9996]

Glad you enjoyed it Seth. It's good that there's now a mutual respect that was unheard of in the past. Only through working together did this come about.

[@mgarcia366]

Nice

[@RexKanum]

Always interesting to see other nations come here to train in an extreme environment, considering that’s is the only environment the Norwegian soldier gets to train in:) Must say that op force work against this lot is hard work, and you’re always welcome on these frozen shores.

[@CannibalLecter]

*Respect from America.

[@charlie-mike4233]

it's just fking cool. love from China🇨🇳

[@swiftelbow2743]

Nah we don't want your love 🇬🇧💪🖕

[@charlie-mike4233]

@@swiftelbow2743 u don't represent all british🤷🏻‍♂️. if you want to knock on every doors in UK and ask house owners do they want my love, I am ok with it. Since that's your only way to prove your statement.

[@mmowolf4658]

@@charlie-mike4233 I’ve been on a student exchange to China and everyone there was really nice :)

[@volkov6460]

@@swiftelbow2743 you are probably a 45 year old with a beer belly that always gets pissed on friday without a job and claiming benefits , i don't think you are in a position to reject love lol.

[@Reactionist]

that vehicle drifting in snow lol i wonder if they made that on purpose if they knew they were being filmed lol

[@brucemacallan6831]

LOL. In 1984 when I was a 'Pongo' JLR from Bovington, we were invited to try 29 Commando's assault course. WE BROKE THEIR COURSE RECORD! LMAO!!

[@brucemacallan6831]

@Raj Maj yes we did.

[@JoeyIndolos]

That’s some cool drifting here (the rover at 0:45 and the Viking at 2:02). After they retire from the force, those drivers can try out for any of the Nordic rallies 🙂

[@JammyDodger45]

That's a shot of drivers qualifying to drive on Norwegian public roads. Each year we have to complete the Norwegian Auto Federation assessment to prove we are safe. Part of that is skid control and is generally done on frozen lakes. And yes ... It is as much fun as you imagine!

[@c-jkosh1952]

Cool. This is called basic training here in Finland ; )

[@vertie2090]

Yep, in primary school

[@jeriksson7686]

Yes it is what conscripts do =)

[@CavesAreIrrelevant]

Very impressive. But I might add Royal Marine Commandos also train to fight in the Jungle, in the Desert, in the tropics, in the mid Atlantic, and frankly anywhere else they need to. They will never live up to Finish Soldiers in cold environments but i'd like to see Finish Conscripts take the fight as effectively as RM do to anyone anywhere south of Italy. I get what you're saying. Big respect to our Finnish allies for guarding the Eastern border of Europe. You guys are some of the toughest people on the planet. When the Soviets tried it you certainly fucked them up.

[@jjt1093]

@@CavesAreIrrelevant They Lost the war!

[@CavesAreIrrelevant]

@@jjt1093 That they did, though mounted one of the most heroic defences in history. Soviet losses were heavy, and the country's international reputation suffered. Simo Häyhä achieved the highest sniper kill count from any war during that time.

[@ruthsmith2367]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alvindurochermtl]

Pretty much what every Canadian soldier knows and does in our cold weather theatre, except we don't have the Brits' Gucci kit.

[@pennywise146]

I believe Canada is still part of the Commonwealth....in which case you could apply to join the RM and have the “Gucci kit”....😉

[@alvindurochermtl]

@@pennywise146 There are residency requirements in the UK, which unfortunately not every aspiring Canadian soldier can afford to go through.

[@XMorbidReignX]

Here's a sleeping bag and an extra pair of socks. Good luck. That's pretty much what we get. If we're on base in Ontario, we get snowshoes and a 12 man tent.

[@davidwass9996]

Didn't have any of that Gucci kit in my time and im guessing that most of it is in short supply now. The kind of shit that comes out with the cameras and goes back in the stores once filming is complete. Remember UK doesn't have Americas military budget, these guys come under the RN and they prefer to spend money on ships.

[@charles.m.molema4758]

I'd like to see something close to the broken skull challenge but in terms of the military. Would be interesting if you think about it.🇿🇦

[@DJSbros]

Having been in the Canadian military i can with confidence say that all these guys were bitchin' until the cameras showed up lol

[@davidwass9996]

Having been there and done that I can say that all military are always bitchin about every deployment until the cameras show up :)

[@Old-lone-wolf]

Is it still in Ramsund? I used to be there for 3 weeks with SBS in 1985 . Very good souvenirs of diving , ski, kayak and more . Weekend in Narvik grand Hotel with night ski and night club 👍👍👍

[@tor6372]

Ramsund is the Naval Base where the special force MJK is located :)

[@Old-lone-wolf]

@@tor6372 Thanks for the answer, if you are one of them, it's your turn to have a fantastic life experience as I had all around the world in sea, air and ground experience. Be safe.

[@tor6372]

@@Old-lone-wolf you welcome, I was not in MJK, but in the Army further up north. Arctic ski patrols with northern light, hard to forget that.

[@valianthaggis3655]

up the lads

[@valianthaggis3655]

@Raj Maj All you need to do is ask politely

[@pranaydwivedi910]

love from INDIA

[@i2su405]

fucking awesome

[@lordwonka99]

It’s the battle for Hoth

[@_____ocean]

🥶🥶🥶

[@fredgotthis2848]

My dad was royal marines he was in 40 commando and the joined air defence troop and fought in Iraq in the gulf War and he also did this training and he said it was true

[@just-incase3483]

How do the L-85 variants hold up in extremely cold weather?

[@joshuahouiellebecq6761]

One more year till i can join :)

[@couldbeanybody2508]

@VDG0333 I'm looking for any advice if you have some I would be grateful

[@tehcod6157]

Good luck lad, we need you.

[@gamecube3055]

I would love to join this Army, but I am waiting Jamaica. How do I get in?

[@WhoThisMonkey]

Big balls get shrunk into cherries.

[@piemosapian]

Hey doug. Hope your well

[@fridayLord]

Simile to our Siachen.🇮🇳

[@Federico-sv8yj]

I wanna do something like this as a job but I do not want to enlist in the army, any suggestions?

[@JammyDodger45]

Join the Royal Marines ... we're Navy not Army.

[@HhHh-ks8bp]

4 months till i can sign up cant wait any tips on training

[@Luke-nh5yy]

Go onto Royal Marines forums. People on there will help u out

[@jimbob9205]

Get lots of miles in start gradually and build up to 9km 2-3 times a week. Don't run with a Bergen or any weight, build your upper body up with lots and lots of press ups. You will do hundreds a week, it's the corps punishment that actually benefits you. If you can become accustomed to doing them daily, the beating will be easier for you. Remember in every race " it pays to be a winner"

[@jimbob9205]

Beasting not beating, it's a term for physical correction

[@otahu26]

X Canadian Mil here. They look really cute to pick off with there brown and tan colors. GO all white or stay home. I know it's a training video etc.. but do it right. I love Minus 60.

[@darshitgour6979]

Ever heard of Siachen warriors😉

[@Emanuel-kz9lw]

Dude I thought the Narrator was Soap for a second.

[@jimbos39]

Biggest mistake i made was ruining my chance of enlisting 3 bloody times... Im 50 now but tried for the Marines but got told to try again in a year cause id been in trouble and had a criminal record ( 16 ).. Before the year was up and me being a cocky little prick id been in more trouble.. A Marine i knew told me basically let it go ill probably never be accepted into the Marines... So i tried The Royal Engineers and first time the same old story come back in a year so i got through the year and added a few more lines to my criminal record and went back and the recruiter more or less told me ive f_cked up joining up by being the little dickhead i was... Now im a 50 year old whos still being a dickhead but NOT adding anything to my record... ooohhh.well back to work i go and playing the Lotto is the only dream i have now... lmfao.. 😀😀😁😁😂😂😂🤣🤣😃😃😄😅😅😅😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@nilsneumann1461]

🎗🇬🇧🎗from🇩🇪

[@Crissy_the_wonder]

Why does 'continuing restructure' always sound like 'more government cuts' to me?

[@GonzoTehGreat]

The British armed forces have indeed been on the receiving end of budget cuts over the past decade, but the Royal Marines probably didn't suffer as much as other units because they're considered a priority. Regardless, this video is probably referring to the change in their operational remit, motivated by changing operational requirements. They operated more like Infantry while in Afghanistan but are now returning to their traditional special forces role, with particular emphasis on amphibious assault and support.

[@cheatchanbothcheatchanboth2632]

Good UK 🇬🇧

[@ravik7417]

Add 6000 feet altitude to these challenges and imagine Indian Army serving in Siachin glacier.

[@CoherentChimp]

Any KZbin videos of Indian Army Mountain warfare troops?

[@therealherobrine7726]

me as a norwegian thinking lol the FSK and MJK and KJK just standing there lauhing at them

[@JammyDodger45]

Except they don't. They're intimately involved in designing our training each year. If we're no good is partially down to them and it's Norway who would suffer in a conflict.

[@therealherobrine7726]

@@JammyDodger45 Ik i was joking

[@JammyDodger45]

@@therealherobrine7726 - of course you were.

[@rohitb3]

The Special Frontier Force(SFF) send their greetings from India ;)

[@TrymTheXboxGamer]

Well in WWII UK troops abandoned Norwegian troops in Battle of Narvik 1940 with no heads up. And fired artillary at Bjerkvik when there was no Germans there instead killing a Norwegian family. Movie about the battle arrives December 25th

[@r.ssumedh7626]

I know you guys train with Indian military in the Himalayas too. 18000 ft to 24000 ft, the highest battlefield in the world. But I unfortunately can't find any footage of it. Please upload them you can.

[@rohitb5834]

"They dont train with the Indian military" in the Himalayas. As far as I know, they TRIED training once with the Indian Paratroopers- Exercise Himalayan warrior 2007. Google that. They started falling sick. Some even got hospitalized. their fitness levels are nowhere near as good. These days they send their students to be trained by HAWS.

[@worldddomination2075]

@@rohitb5834 are u fr telling me the Indians are better than the commandos LMFAOOOOO whites are the best for cold climate operations

[@rohitb5834]

@@worldddomination2075 i have a question. Did u fall on your head?

[@worldddomination2075]

@@rohitb5834 apologize to me for your belligerence

[@rohitb5834]

@@worldddomination2075 you know what is respected? Knowledge. When u type comments like that, thats the level of response you will get. Try commenting something a little more intelligent next time and i will take back my words.

[@tomsoki5738]

Hold on... that helmet in the thumbnail isn’t standard issue! Special forces?

[@jjmbeausoleil]

Looks like the regular part of Canada

[@llr6225]

can i preordre at po izza please

[@goodputin4324]

So what's the difference between Sbs and royal marine commandos

[@thewomble1509]

The SBS is the waterborne version of the SAS and deal with similar threats,ie terrorists, incursions, behind the scenes missions etc. The RM's are essentially classed as "naval infantry" and tend to fight alongside other infantry in more typical battle field scenarios.

[@goodputin4324]

@@thewomble1509 understand now, cheers.

[@johntait491]

Are they still in Arbroath..?

[@JammyDodger45]

Yes. And everybody is very happy about that so keep it quiet in case anyone in the MoD notices and tries to move them!

[@johntait491]

@@JammyDodger45 👍 The old HMS Condor.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@johntait491 - that's the one. Although it's now been RM Condor for 16yrs longer than it was HMS Condor!