Basic Training Begins - New Zealand Military | Intake - Season 1 - Episode 1 | Full Episode

[@CPO121]

I'm from the UK and served with Kiwis in Iraq. I have nothing but respect for them. They deserve far more recognition and respect in my personal opinion. Bloody good soldiers

[@Vin-og2dj]

Just a small note to keep in mind: the people featuring in this show can read and may read the things you write. Whatever your opinion of this show - just be respectful of what you say. The majority of the people on this show are kids and just signing up for the military. They’re not here to be scrutinised or judged by you or compared to what your experience of military life may have been. They’re all there for different reasons. For some of them it was the military or a life on P and gangs. Just be respectful of what you say.

[@SnakePliskin762]

So they'll be hurt by these comments but they're joining up to go to war?

[@TheLegendaryOsiris]

@@SnakePliskin762 completely missed the point jesus dude

[@Vin-og2dj]

@@SnakePliskin762 oh Peter 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

[@ferumcastrum4097]

They should learn how to take criticism, cause its never going away

[@SnakePliskin762]

@@TheLegendaryOsiris not really,what point are you getting at?

[@fred3965]

Being british and seeing this makes me proud to have such cultural and historical ties with new zealand and its great to see

[@damienelliott4906]

Canzuk

[@sambaird7168]

What do you mean England literally colonised Maori ?

[@crags1crags2]

Sam bird.none of the English people alive today did that.and no mouri Alice today had that done to them.and there are plenty of new Zealand men and women in the British army.

[@freedomchaser151]

Yea that’s because Maoris fucked up the English and didn’t let their culture be deleted. Scary dudes!!

[@crags1crags2]

Rich h.they had a good go no doubt.but technology and tactics won in the end.but you are right they did have some victory's. I think they lost in the end one of their princes and his general's were captured.and the British did a mock execution on them.a fireing squad.and I think it went next time it's a real one.something like that.recerch if you can be bothered

[@gradbuckie]

For those people here saying this looks like a cake walk compared to, basically US induction phases, that’s because it is. Like the Canadian army it’s not designed break the recruit in the beginning, it takes a lot just to get to basic and they don’t want them running away terrified of their DI’s. It meant to teach them to look after themselves and induct them into military life. In Canada, and I suspect in New Zealand as well, you get get more intense training as you move up. That’s why you’ll see the average spec ops guy in either of these two armies closer to the end of his career than the beginning

[@igoravonich2013]

I find the US way a bit weird.

[@jackhargreaves7017]

The training for the Nzsas (Spec ops) is definitely extreme, as far as I know its precisely like how you described, also, almost all videos of training for any country is watered down

[@jackhargreaves7017]

@@patsav6718 I never said otherwise?

[@MCshadr217]

This is pre training for the selection process. Basically, it's not even the induction phase lol. This is all the basic military training they missed out on by not being apart of the Army. Than the selection process comes, and if they make it, the 9 month training regiment.

[@JJO117]

Yeah this looks way more Chill Than Kapooka as soon as you step off that bus you are screamed at.

[@ianhowarth7655]

Great series. Only one point. This is basic training that all recruits into the NZ Army passes through when they join before they go on to core training where they begin to learn their trades, infantry, signals, medics etc. I remember doing mine in1985 in Waiouru. SAS selection is something else completely different. Anyway congratulations to all who passed out. Kia Kaha

[@kadegill6325]

Were you in the nzsas

[@ianhowarth7655]

@@kadegill6325 no i wasn’t. I was infantry and later military police

[@ianhowarth7655]

@Rugbyvideos And more Hi, pretty much so. It is pretty similar to what I did years ago but updated to fit today’s needs. We did basic where you learnt to be a soldier and then once that was finished you went on to corps training depending on the vocation you choose. Infantry would carry on and get more in depth training in weapons and tactics etc, engineers would begin apprenticeships etc .

[@davidd2905]

So do the sas applicants not go through what these people are doing in the video to join the nzsas

[@chiefkaha5650]

Did you know a guy called wayne paget?

[@aglioeoilo]

A minute and 12 seconds in, once I saw that dude carrying an ironing board, I knew I was going to like this video lmao

[@robertlombardo8437]

I'm medically disqualified from joining the US Army. But I really wanted to, once-upon-a-time. You guys are lucky to have something as special and personal as a unit to care about you and look after you when you're in trouble. I've been looking for something just like that ever since.

[@Horrorcore_IV]

Theres always the FFL, though I'm not sure what the go is for Foreign Recruits under French Covid restrictions

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I am sorry that you got disqualified medically from joining the US Army. With your spirit of being to be soldier, you could have been a great Paratrooper in the Airborne Infantry. For me I thank God to give me the motivation and strength when I was a young man to fulfil my dreams and aspirations to be a Paratrooper once upon a time. I would trade the healthy shit bag guys I went through Basic, Infantry, and Airborne for a person like you. If they only invented a machine that could make you transform into a healthy person. You would have been an awesome Paratrooper as an Airborne Infantryman jumping out of any military aircraft. Check out sky diving. They don't require stringent military requirements like the US Military. I am saving up for sky diving school in the future even though I have only 30 military static line jumps officially. I jump only once a year for 3 years now at my unit reunions. I can only say this to you as a choice not as what you should do. But try a tandem jump just to feel a rush of life as a suggestion. I am 53 years old for now. I do what I do in life and live for the day when I jump with my friends. Life is to be lived with your dreams and your aspirations. Reason for me is some of my good friends I have shared tough times and good times have passed away. To share my life with them in danger and adventure when we are still alive because we have gone together as Brothers before, I will not pass that up. If I pass that up because of personal concerns. In my mind that I have failed myself just to see and do with them that once as young men we did bold things. I do this to relive my "Childhood", and to memory. We as human beings must be bold to do what we want in alternative ways. Make it happen just to encourage you. Everything is up to you. I don't expect a direct response or even respond. You can do anything in other alternative options to what you want that does anything dangerous to what I did. But to fulfil your dreams in alternative ways to bring joy happiness and joy. I only responded to your comment." Live long and prosper" as Mr. Spock would say in Star Trek.

[@deejin25]

Okay that Hakka at the end of this made me get choked up, and I've never been there and don't know much about that country but... Wow!

[@danieltwentyman7630]

It's impressive you know the name, but just wait until you see one in person

[@DyingBuck]

@@danieltwentyman7630 One extra k in the Haka, but still we appreciate you guys paying attention to the small details.

[@danieltwentyman7630]

@@DyingBuck I know that I just didn't think it necessary to point out a simple spelling mistake, also I'm from Aotearoa.

[@usosouljah808]

Hello from the US, it’s always interesting to see how our allies conduct basic, great jobs guys! Good luck to all future recruits!

[@theodoreh8050]

This is really great I am looking to get into the army and this is the first thing that I have found that shows what it is like in NZ army basic training.

[@chipdiamond5601]

Cool , which intake are you thinking of trying for ??

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@chipdiamond5601 haha in my case, March intake

[@theodoreh8050]

@@chipdiamond5601 don't know yet I am still in High school

[@Horrorcore_IV]

March next Year You mean

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@Horrorcore_IV this year bro

[@GJ67]

Rooms are exactly the same as when I did my basic in 1987. Any one who knows the meaning of what a change parade at midnight knows the pain.

[@MCshadr217]

Was in cadets and I know what this was. When you have actual CO's with military background, they're not easy going, even at 13 lol.

[@terryharris1291]

I was there in winter 1980,one year later nice and warm in Singapore and Malaya for 2 years.Onward.

[@theunraveler]

I did my military service in Singapore. When we hear the sergeants shout "change parade!" we know we're in for a 'good' time...

[@GJ67]

@@theunraveler haaa yeah mate it wasn’t the dandiest of good times when they yelled out that .

[@theunraveler]

@@GJ67 That and defaulters parade....

[@importantname]

The end product is all that matters, not how harsh or strict or thuggery at the start.

[@drjincandenza]

You’ll make a fine drill instructor

[@grantdelacy325]

@@drjincandenza 🤣

[@YourMom-rk1me]

It does, just like in USMC boot, speed and intensity, everything must be orientated to combat

[@YourMom-rk1me]

This is just weak here, soft asf

[@importantname]

@@YourMom-rk1me In most militaries the majority of soldiers, troops, etc are not fighters, not field force. Most soldiers do not need to be trained and treated like warriors because most jobs in the military are in support roles.

[@kcharles8857]

Well done brothers and sisters, respect, from Australia.

[@melissarasmussen964]

Ty bro

[@plimmerton3992]

Shot brother

[@cruzship6119]

17:48 "If she had legs that worked, she woulda kicked my arse" 🤣🤣

[@danch10]

Haha the guy goon marching! never gets old.

[@nuphhrffe875]

4:27 "might of inhaled it" sureeeeee

[@kananisha]

I spent alot of time laughing at the the PT belts. Brings back memories.

[@cruzship6119]

First guy on the right around the 5:10 mark started Monkey Marching (Marching with your right arm and leg in sync) That cracked me up. But they're only learning. I guess I was like that when I joined Air Cadets just last year in New Zealand hahah.

[@weatbixx947]

Or squaregating.

[@Manu-nn2bb]

The amount of time I've been monkey Marching in Squadron 32. I had fun, got tired, loved it, nek minit, hate it then loved it again. But however i di supposed that is what I've sighed up for. :)

[@marinawarren7616]

I love the Kiwi humor in this😂the little jokes and all

[@Edmund._.Dantes]

I like how they don't they don't beat them up, it seems to eases the tension and makes it easier for them to learn

[@Bigman-fh1fz]

That’s because this isn’t the real training. Plus this is an army, mistakes cost lives, last thing we need is people who can’t take shouting

[@daley5186]

They all sound like Korg. That’s why I’m watching this.

[@michaelcoxfitness6089]

Hey Thor that kid is back again he just called me a dickhead. Lmfaooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@itslooth2133]

This is the comment I searched for 😂

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

@@michaelcoxfitness6089 N00bmaster69

[@ManaBlack208]

Kiwi here 😂 the best comment 🤭

[@Weetbix1969]

did anyone else have a problem with the sound cutting out at times in almost every episode of the series? well done to the recruits in this series, wish i was able to look back on my basic like they can now. been there on both ends of the stick and it was way better as an instructor. Waiouru looks so much different these days compared to the 80's and 90's. Tarn track that goes out through the southern zone to the container village used to be only useable by Armoured and the Scorps would find it hard in winter but now you can drive a bus around there. big ups to the Engineers for building that road.

[@fin3008]

7:35 sounded like Korg showed up to train the recruits.

[@maddendrones]

For anyone who has been through basic training in the NZ army it is always low key but intense. The first few days the DS staff will go easy on you. They want you to be part of something. Leading you. Don’t think the standards are low, they aren’t. It gets harder and harder the longer the basic goes on. The standards are very high.

[@marinawarren7616]

20:12 the typical standard of losing your phone in NZ, partying😂😂ffs

[@LennoxClarke-xl8yn]

Yup that was me, and i still lose my phone and wallet at parties 😂

[@shakygun1160]

i went to basic about 2 rotations after this show, very similar but its more relaxed in the show compared to how it really is

[@vitz6793]

Bro What’s it like showering in the army do u gotta shower with everyone else?😂

[@shakygun1160]

@@vitz6793 nah its shower stalls lol, just close the door unless you want to leave it open ;)

[@daylamcapri6680]

Is it weird to join in your early 20s?

[@vitz6793]

@@daylamcapri6680 nah bro it ain’t

[@plimmerton3992]

@@daylamcapri6680 I'm joining I'm 25 rn

[@JohnFNagle]

THINGS HAVE CHAGED : I severed in the NZ Army for over 17 years as a SGT and a Gunner traveled all over the world on the early 70s and 80s unlike the USA which I did time with as well as the UK Aust. Singapore and many other national armies. that we use to train with as a RNZA Also I was a all arms instructor like the USA drill Sgt. We dis in NZ do a huge amount of training for endurance pushups are okay but how many can you do after a 20 mile route march in full kit . I notice a lot of the USA could do a huge amount of exercise for the upper body ... But I would rather use or system .. although this has changed as we use to get over 60% fail rate in Basic training .

[@Michaelnz0812]

lol. facts

[@BunkedOutLawrence]

5:05 The classic "Goon march"

[@Jesse_andrew]

It's so funny to watch hahaha hopefully be me in a couple years tho

[@wyliecelt]

Great video, I know some of the staff shown, some of whom ive known a long time and some ive gotten to know in more recent years through post service involvement with my Regt and Army. But watching this brought back wonderful memories of my own Basic in Waiouru in the mid 80s. Some things were different like carpet on the floor but some things like bed rolls were the same. Best of luck for all the recruits careers they will have learnt Army is the most character forming and special time of their lives. Ubique.

[@honawikeepa5813]

Beautiful to see diverse ethnic backgrounds. Awesome whanau. My father was Maori Battalion and my brother Victor 6 in Vietnam.

[@gdaycxnt7731]

Australia 🇦🇺 will always have your back

[@Beveck1]

💚💙💓💜💕❤️💞💗💟💝

[@gdaycxnt7731]

@Fishyy all goods bruh

[@theftparrot5750]

Chur bro

[@Jamac007]

As we have yours too👍🇳🇿🇦🇺💪

[@tomcruise6132]

Love these types of videos!

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I wish the US Army would have something like this where potential recruits would be given a week to find out if they want to really be in the Army or not back in 1986 when I came in. The US Army has it that recruits are sworn in twice. First after finishing their physical examination at the Military Entrance Processing Station and again at the same MEPS station before they are sent to their Basic Training station then they are officially in the Army as recruits. Majority of trainees will find out in the first week of Basic Training after 5 days at Reception to get their first issue of uniforms. Day one of Basic Training is at full speed with yelling and plenty of punishment PT. I believe that recruits who are not physically or mentally fit in their own minds should have the option to leave because it would be a waste of time for their Drill Sergeants and other fellow recruits to motivate them for the next 8 weeks of Basic Training. Non-motivated knuckle heads should not be in Basic Training to be dragged around as dead weight for each training platoon. After finishing Basic Training for 8 weeks and 5 weeks of Infantry School for myself. I was proud of my accomplishments but I was frustrated with the dead weight assholes that didn't want to be there just to make them graduate or some that were given General Discharges for being unfit physically or mentally during Basic Training and Infantry School graduation. I was impressed later a week later when I was going through the US Army's famous Airborne School to become a Paratrooper for the next 3 weeks. The Black Hat Airborne Instructors were a "No Bullshit" cadre. Day one Monday after processing in during the week end is "Truth or Dare Day". Failure to obey commands or instructions, being physically unfit, or appear to being weak will result in automatic ejection and disqualification from being on the course. From being being there the first minute you are asked if you want to quit before any event and every movement you make they ask you to voluntarily vacate. During every PT session, training session, all the way up to Jump Week to do 5 qualifying jumps. The Black Hats will watch every student in their charge to try and eliminate you from the course if you don't make their expectations. Either through physical and training performance to their exacting demands. Every student was demanded to do runs faster and push themselves far higher to the school standards physically. Daily uniform inspections was shinny boots, crisp uniforms, appearance grooming standards. Any infraction will result after 2 times will result in one recycle or ejected from the course. No hesitation in any task after a second warning. The Black Hats pride themselves in weeding out students who don't meet the school's standards. They only want students who they want to become future elite soldiers of the Ranger Regiment, Special Forces, Paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne Division, Airborne Infantry Battalions, Parachute Riggers, and other US Services like the Navy SEALS, Marine Force Recon, and Air Force Para Rescue and Combat Control Teams. Many other Army or other service jobs require them to be parachute qualified. The normal attrition rate for each class is for Army is average 40-35% failure rate. The other services in the US Armed Forces to become elites is 3%, because they only select their best to attend US Army Airborne School. Yes the New Zealand Army has a good system to weed out those who don't want to be there in the first place and not so much dead weight.

[@brigzthemostHigh]

The reason why instructors in new zealand are so different to the usa is because we believe breaking someone down limits their inventiveness and critical thinking. we don't need soldiers waiting for a command. We need soldiers who adapt and think on their feet. Who dares wins.

[@SuperJourneyer]

NZ is trying to make elite soldier's, not cannon fodder.

[@alexanderrose1556]

And you can see that in your average US trooper, without an NCO present they are nearly incapable of carrying out orders and commands, the soldiers arent trained to be innovative as individuals, they are trained to cold hard follow orders, never think and be ready to fight.

[@alexanderrose1556]

@Jackson Sorth Its almost like they get dragged into all your wars by your goverment.. hmm strange.

[@brigzthemostHigh]

@Jackson Sorth well if you ever decide to serve in the armed forces i bet youll feel alot safer on patrol if you had a few top tier operators riding along no matter what country they represent.

[@twistiefe]

Nothing to do with that and more to do with being PC. I noticed the change in soldiers once Basic became a cake walk, all soft as hell and couldn't cope with strees well.

[@MattDawson01]

Some great memories coming back there, hard to believe it's been 20 years since I did that. I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested.

[@rianholden6438]

Did it back in 1974

[@RomeoMike22]

Not sure why the description mentions SAS recruits

[@Militarydefenceforce]

Im signing up for the military soon i watch this videos to really see what its about and hwo it will work,

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

Respect from Irish military.🇮🇪

[@ParoxysmNZ]

My brother just past his training this video helped us understand what he was doing

[@ThePhantom712]

I never wore a suit when i came to basic training in Canada. They look cool though.

[@ThePhantom712]

@@TheCoolCucumber It gets harder after basic training especially if u you join the fighting troops it gets worse its almost like they break the rules in punishing you sometimes. Its very hard to learn or retain something if u have a person yelling in front of your face.

[@ThePhantom712]

@@TheCoolCucumber we had about 6 to 7 hours of sleep over time that starts to add up especially when your doing about 50 to 120 push ups a day combined with a 5 to 8 km run in the morning many people were falling asleep standing up in class and once that happens every one was quickly ordered out of the run and more pushups. I was very relieved to pass my trades training as u can see it was worse then basic training.

[@deejin25]

Did USMC Bootcamp 1988, then Infantry school, then Security forces school, also did 6 years NJ National Guard. It's a culture shock seeing soldiers go through training where the instructors treat their recruits like people. Also it's obvious New Zealand is a Bicultural nation where the Maori and the Colonists have somehow integrated into a working unit. It seems counterintuitive but after watching the British Army, British Royal Marines and the Gurkhas train in this manner it seems to still produce good soldiers, Marines and Commandos, but they take much LONGER time to do it.

[@Muhammedthemaverick]

I am really proud of you lads and woman I remember I enlisted to join the nz army back in 2017 as an infantry/ military police soldier but unfortunately I did not do as well as I could’ve on my assessment day

[@marinawarren7616]

What did you have to do?

[@Muhammedthemaverick]

@@marinawarren7616 good question there are 5 stage processes of enlisting in the nzdf irrespective of service or trades of service Stage 1 you apply online on the nzdf website and send in all of your personal documents Stage 2 you will be asked by your recruiter to do a health check up with your local doctor stage 3 assessment day Stage 4 you will be interviewed by a nzdf personal Lastly stage 5 you will be off to waioru camp for basic training where you have to swear an oath and sign the military contract

[@Muhammedthemaverick]

@@marinawarren7616 I only made it to stage 3 assessment day but didn’t do as well as I could’ve I got quite a few answers on my aptitude test wrong and on the fitness level test I did extremely well on my push ups and sit ups but unfortunately failed the beep test

[@marinawarren7616]

@@Muhammedthemaverick omg thanks! This is the most straight forward answer someone has given me😂

[@Muhammedthemaverick]

@@marinawarren7616 you a New Zealander??

[@marksman_2532]

''just because i'm black, doesn't mean i am one'' 😂😂😂

[@SuperJourneyer]

he's not black tho

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

Me being a U.S. Army war veteran who went through Army basic training during the late 1960s, after watching this video, it amazed me that these recruits didn’t get the “shark attack” by the sergeants or any other continued yelling & screaming during their training, lol. It was so mellow compared to the basic training I went through, I was almost waiting for the instructors & cadre to say please before they gave an order. I am by no means putting down the Kiwi’s military service, it’s just weird watching some others country’s way of training their troops as compared to the U.S.A.

[@sausagemeat69]

They don’t show everything in these videos my bro. They treat you nicely to start with because they want to ease you in slightly, then shit gets intense. I can vouch. Thank you for your service, and I wish you a happy life Sir.

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

@@sausagemeat69 👌👍✌️ 🎖💜♠️🪖🇺🇸

[@NgJackal1990]

24:57 the white dude on the right side HAHAHA

[@asianbandit4054]

That moment you realize the bloody Kiwis got brand new AR-15 variant rifles instead of the advanced bullshit of the same rifle we got. G'day to our cousins across the water, your ADF brethren are green with envy hope to see you at the next Talisman Sabre. (51 FNQR)

[@ndemontalk]

The MP with the glasses, testing the recruits for drugs, was in my platoon on basic BAA 277 back in 1991. If I remember correctly he started out in Artillery before transferring to MPs.

[@vitz6793]

Bro what’s it like showering in the army?😂

[@VaucluseVanguard]

As an Irishman who served in the British and Australian Army, and have been in a lot of "multinational, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic environments, I can see from watching this the Kiwis constantly score as the most ethnically integrated society in the world.

[@jacksprat9065]

This is about the creation of “the best soldiers in the world”. They are.

[@karlanderson2270]

Hard work at the start hard solider at the fall out Not to bully but to build

[@Michaelnz0812]

well said

[@samain11]

Bedblocks, love 'em... glad to see the tradition being kept alive somewhere. Back in the day (1970's), we would keep our bedbocks under the bed and sleep in our maggots to save time in the mornings when a big inspection was on.

[@muttosaur1813]

When I finish college I want to join the army or navy I’m not sure yet

[@Beveck1]

Much respect to the girl who was reading the bible 💖 I'm joining the nz army next year But probably I'm gonna join this year because I just applied

[@ChillWithKai]

I just applied yesterday so im pretty keen to get in

[@ethanhawkins6058]

I have my intake on March 15th this year. You get in?

[@yernoaloodtaedaethat2780]

I wonder if an independent Scotland will form either a similar functioning to these kinds of armies or work in a closer way with the Scandinavian forces as a whole

[@reinerdykeman]

Interesting show, I wonder how many of these recruits are still serving? 🤔

[@TkShark]

just got selected this is gonna be me next year!

[@daniellowe5420]

Yo good luck bro! I went to Waiouru for a Cadet Forces Course, we had an intake on base that did some pretty intense and hard stuff. My tip, is to talk to your section. Each morning, communicate with them and help each other out to get your kit and beds squared away for morning inspection. You got this, and keep fighting no matter what!

[@TkShark]

@@daniellowe5420 thanks bro I’ve been trying to get in for 3 years so no point giving up now

[@thebrojoe9281]

Awesome series makes me want to join

[@jackmehoff698]

The goon marching was hilarious

[@YaMomsOyster]

I heard you must bring your own “Comfort Sheep” from home and no sharing.

[@ashwix]

Where can I buy the harden up pills please?

[@Michaelnz0812]

a concreate pill? idk I gotta ask in the future

[@wyattdelamare6139]

🇨🇦 Canada approves well done New Zealand

[@melissarasmussen964]

Ty

[@Malcrom1967]

Respect from Canada :)

[@manjularanathunga5855]

Very strong...new zealnd army...good task..

[@loganhoward5200]

I just turned 26 and I'm considering joining the military, does anyone have any advice ?

[@plimmerton3992]

I'm the same age, doing the same thing. I have no advice but I'm going in EXTREMELY fit Bern training so long 👍

[@kadegill6325]

Don't talk back and listen

[@darkogaurina4778]

Become yunger???? 🥴😏😜

[@nzgunnie]

Don't join the military, join the air force instead.

[@rexbarron4873]

Ye gods, those red stripe blankets were on my bed in Basic 53 1966. Hope the food has changed.

[@littlegiant830902]

you guys are so sweet to each other

[@LucrativePerson]

Got back from my camp yesterday

[@_Caffeine_1]

Gotta love the basic. Crack up times

[@danch10]

Man I recognize Dermody! I swear he was a section commander on 348 as a corporal

[@stevearcus2963]

Corporal - Everyone on the truck. Sargent - What are you all doing on the truck, off now. Lieutenant - Corporal I told you to put everyone on the truck. On the truck, off the truck, on the truck, Shit here comes the major.

[@Michaelnz0812]

hahaha

[@brucewicky389]

My guy goon marchinggg 5:06

[@Beveck1]

Let's go I have army test on 5th of December in nz

[@sosa-j9y]

Good luck hero

[@Beveck1]

@@sosa-j9y woow thank you so much for your kindness 🇳🇿❤️

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@Beveck1 how did it go G??

[@dashy8200]

@@Michaelnz0812 you're here too?😂

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@dashy8200 lmao we can clearly see each other's passion

[@MrMiniTakitos]

Pretty mush identical to Australia except one thing: Why do they get to wake up at 0600 and we got yelled at at 0500??? Oh and no Haka unfortunately :(

[@AdamNia717]

Probably because it's hot as f**k there lol

[@Manu-nn2bb]

@@AdamNia717 Lol

[@whaioraproductions]

quite interesting how conditioned many of the commenters are in relation to expectations of basic training

[@alanbrooke144]

“Elite military commandos” - nah, just basic (common all arms) training for the Army.

[@GRPZrainbowsix2487]

I love how the higher rankings add a bit of comedy

[@kadegill6325]

People going to say this looks easy its fucken cold in new zealand and they are just showing the nice side at the moment when they released this they are trying to get more soldiers so they are not going to get yelled at i have to admit sometimes they over react but its alot harder than it looks

[@kadegill6325]

And the training is 16 weeks so they dont need to break them right away

[@regregan5755]

Actually I did my basic in summer and it was hot as all balls in Waiouru, I was actually surprised after all I had heard. it really is a 4 seasons in one day kind of place.

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@regregan5755 my intake is in March,, here we go Michael, just go for it lol

[@Michaelnz0812]

@@kadegill6325 nah not right away, I don't mind if they are doing that sometime

[@regregan5755]

@@Michaelnz0812 nah it's not all bad, sometimes it beat humping around in a foot of snow, don't worry there will be plenty of time to do that over your career haha. Still the best decision of my life joining the military, you'll love it!

[@mizninvictor2189]

Jesus Christ! They get scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans and mushrooms for breakfast???? @#$%K! I had 2 slices of stale bread, rancid jam, super diluted coffee and 1 hard boiled egg that was on the verge of going rotten. This was my lot as a conscript over 17 years ago!

[@DyingBuck]

Key Word: Basic Training. Actual Soldiers of the NZ Army don't have it that easy.

[@dematriusdemarcusiii7130]

Support from finland 🇫🇮 🇭🇲

[@user-hi1mj4mc3w]

I feel like their we're a lot of participation awards handed out here. 😂

[@calebcranston2829]

Just wondering what position did they take

[@PracticalNeuron]

cause im too timid, im definitely enlisting one way or the other

[@jezzasidewinder5993]

wow those dorms look the same almost 20years later

[@sergiojara6754]

6 a.m fuck. That aint early 4 a.m is where action begins in most armies

[@freedomchaser151]

ANZAC SPIRIT 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 thanks for you service

[@brightmal]

That was interesting. My Basic was in the middle of winter, 1989, and there are a lot of changes. Some of them are just a lot easier and more gentle, which is very odd to see. The increase in the Maori cultural aspects is pretty cool, however. And other parts are just different. The softly, softly approach is weird to see.

[@mihakabercic4457]

cause of the cameras i reckon

[@r0b0coffee]

The softly softly approach is to ensure that they don't psychologically damage people prior to their acceptance as a soldier - NZ Army is still bound by the same Work Safety laws like any other organization. Also, the purpose of the army seems to have changed over the years, the most elite hardened people are selected for the SAS, everyone else is mainly deployed on peacekeeping/diplomatic missions or deployed around the country to help with civil defence preparations or civil defence emergencies.

[@kadegill6325]

I mean both ways do work you don't have to beat a pig dog to make it good

[@kauriwilson9712]

I've been there in waiouru for LSV

[@keridoc]

Excellent. Everyone should join the military after leaving school. My personal opinion of course.

[@moeroauea9956]

so true but im only 12 and im gonna have to join the nz army in 2027

[@Manu-nn2bb]

@@moeroauea9956 Eaaah, i'll wait for you in the army my friend im 15 (Currently) But i wish you the best and to never give up on your dreams. And i have a strong feeling your gonna make in. ^^

[@moeroauea9956]

@@Manu-nn2bb ty so much but can i just ask you something

[@Manu-nn2bb]

@@moeroauea9956 Sure what's up?

[@moeroauea9956]

@@Manu-nn2bb it might be dumb but how much dose the army cost

[@brainwashedliberals]

This place looks like vacation compared to FT. Benning GA.

[@TFYMnot_avaliable]

As a New Zealander I can agree... but our basics is just a test to see if you can survive in the unforsaken role you have chosen

[@wellingtonian2009]

My corps training was harder and stricter than basic training. I saw two guys break down crying in one day. There were times when even I questioned myself what have I got myself into. Months before my basic I made sure I was physically prepared but nothing prepared me for the mental pressure in corps training.

[@ironpatriot344]

Cool story bruh.

[@sbryce556295]

I had to laugh the first time they marched. Squaregating quarmbys everywhere😂. But respect to all Kiwi brothers and sisters, especially you mob of pricks from 2/1 Btn RNZIR who showed me what really cold weather was during an exchange. I got you back though when you came to Australia and we took you to Tully, where we introduced you to the really hot weather 🤣🤣. 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. DUTY FIRST BROTHERS 🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@ItsStaticX]

I live in Australia but born in NZ. Thinking of joining, is it worth it?

[@SwisstedChef2018]

In the Swiss Army you wake up at 4:50am mate, but I love your country

[@rexshepard9434]

And I thought that US Air Force Bootcamp was casual!

[@robertmaheu7583]

the nicest, kindest army i have ever seen makes me want to be a kiwi, make me sgt and ill gat 10 to leave before the first week

[@marinawarren7616]

We are literally chilled people lol

[@isaacstocking7746]

I bet you wouldn't

[@nzgunnie]

They aren't actually trying to get people to leave, the whole point is to get people to the required standard to pass, not hound them out the door before even training them.

[@drewnielson6472]

6 am that's late. They had us up at 3 am haha

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

What year were the Māori and Pakehas units integrated ?

[@mirandahotspring4019]

They have never been segregated! There was a Maori pioneer battalion in the first world war and the Maori battalion in the second world war but there were also Maori in other units as well. My grandfather was not Maori but was a sergeant in the Maori battalion. We've always been integrated in NZ.

[@nzgunnie]

1840...

[@slowed2004]

Can someone tell the approximate number of pushups that men could take please 🙏🙏🙏

[@JohnFNagle]

I severed in the NZ Army for over 17 years as a SGT and a Gunner traveled all over the world on the early 70s and 80s unlike the USA which I did time with as well as the UK Aust. Singapore and many other national armies. that we use to train with as a RNZA Also I was a all arms instructor like the USA drill Sgt. we in NZ do a huge amount of training for endurance pushups are okay but how many can you do after a 20 mile route march in full kit . I notice a lot of the USA could do a huge amount of exercise for the upper body ... But I would rather use or system .. although this has changed as we use to get over 60% fail rate in Basic training .

[@slowed2004]

@@JohnFNagle maan u are an experienced professional

[@slowed2004]

@@JohnFNagle is am really thankful for your reply

[@richardbaron7106]

In the British Army, the standard is at least 44 in 2 minutes, which if you train for it, isn't that difficult to do, coz you should aim for at least 50. There are times when you or someone else screws up and the DS tells you to do 50 push-ups (or press-ups in Pommy-speak) - that's when they expect you to do it all at once and not take rest breaks.

[@Michaelnz0812]

try 25 press ups

[@MrCrazyspider]

i tried 2 times to get into indian army .. failed miserably

[@Manu-nn2bb]

You should join our one ^^

[@kparker2430]

ANZAC ferocity. Solid in the hands of those chaps.