British Army Life - Royal Artillery 3.0

[@charlieyerrell9146]

My old grandad would be amazed by all the equipment.He was in the royal horse artillery in the Boer war in South Africa. He joined in 1890 and went to Woolwich for his training. My other grandad was also in the royal artillery.I have his discharge paper from 1896.

[@observer3468]

@Charlie Yerrell No way man! I live right next to Woolwich not even 5 minutes away. All respect to you and your Grandad mate.

[@martinfane284]

Did my basic training at Woolwich in 1989, RA 201 BTY, 100 FLD REG. Repect to your grandad..once a gunner...always a gunner,

[@russbillington6291]

Oh how I miss the Dell! Woolwich, good old days..

[@athomas5621]

This 105/37 mm Light field Gun is widely used by Indian Artillery, I am a EX EME Gun technician I attended Field Firing with 41Field Regiment of Indian Army in the year 2012 , If the Recoil system fails Then Gun cannot fire, Before firing we used to do artificial pull back, Passing GBBL L gauge from Muzzle end to breech end , Sight test for Gun panoramic sight, Record of Firing ,Repairs & Annual Technical inspections were got endorsed in the Gun History sheet, As per the British standard we follow Permissible repair schedule , which is published for the particular equipment by Technical Group ,life of Barrel is based on total No of EFCs Equivalent Full charge fired , & Wear of the gun measured at 1" C of R is considered. Wear of The gun barrel is directly related to Muzzle velocity & projectile trajectory . I was honoured for Making a Fire safety device to Indian version of 105/37mm LFG Light Field Gun. Easy to dismantle, It requires 1hr 30 min to dismantle & Reassemble main Gun Components , I successfully demonstrated how this Gun can be self loaded in a Field Artillery Truck with a small modifications done in vehicle winching mechanism. & portable ramp.

[@marklloyd4087]

Check fuse correct,check shell correct, check charge correct, Good Ram !!!!! ,makes feel younger watching this Good days ,great times as a GNR.

[@Cookdog987]

😂😂💪🏻

[@hotdogsra6833]

Good ram , exspend allremaining on platform 👍

[@hotdogsra6833]

Artillery are the gods of war !

[@sappersteve1443]

Great video, keep up the good work. Finding the cow in the shelter was funny!

[@Jamie_Ncl]

This videos class, if this doesn't make anyone want to be a part of that and join Royal Artillery then I dont know what will.

[@Cookdog987]

Thank you very much

[@shirleydrury5565]

My Grandad was a gunner . In charge of a 25pounder .He served at Dunkirk and went right through the war . He served till 1947 . R.I.Ps Grandad❤❤❤Love you ❤❤❤

[@jerrytugable]

Interesting seeing the loader showing each round to the NCO to double-check and log it. Good film thanks

[@alexwilliamson1486]

Check charge....

[@JammyDodger45]

Doing the basics right it what makes an outfit professional. No cutting corners to look slick, 'just' doing the right thing in the right way.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@Kris155mm - I was never a Gunner (far too devilishly handsome to hang out with those shaved gorillas) but I did spend a Norway deployment attached to 29 Commando (as one of their RM Artic Warfare Instructors) and I had a cracking time both professionally and socially. They were a credit to their Corps, enthusiastic, physically robust, professionally dedicated and good fun. I bumped into them many more times over my career and always enjoyed the interaction.

[@ronaldwilson1807]

Mate!!! Brilliant footage, keep it up. You have a keen eye for the right angles!

[@Cookdog987]

Thank you

[@tobyhallidie1498]

@@Cookdog987 wicked soundtrack too, man.

[@special9883]

In the trails Ron??

[@ronaldwilson1807]

@@special9883 yup 🤙

[@davidtownley553]

Love it guys ,nice editing too. British Army are the best. Ex- REME

[@Cookdog987]

My man 💪🏻✌🏻 thank you, hope you are well 👍🏻

[@JohnMitch]

Brings back memories of my Army days in 4th Light Regt RA back in late 1970s

[@paulsinclair3006]

My P1 instructors where 4th light at JLRRA. I went on to 29. Happy days.

[@gunswills85]

Was 22 AD for a few yrs till i went over to provo branch, always wanted to be on the nasty or a gun bunny, cool vid love it

[@caldoesstuff7290]

Looks so chill and relaxed, wanting to join the army myself for some reason not sure which reg though.

[@robertparsons772]

Interesting video and well done the lads who got involved from 7RHA. Having joined the Royal Artillery as a Boy entrant at age 15 back in 1963 and served 26yrs in various ranks and many world locations culminating with 10yrs A Warrant Officer I completely understand the attitude of new entrants these days and how so much has changed. I truly believe with the tightening of all things Regimental from above a soldiers lot can be defined as certainly measured and challenging. On reflection I enjoyed my varied Career at different levels but, I'm afraid times have altered since my day and don't believe I would enlist in the much changed climate of today. Mind you chasing the £50k pa has to be an incentive. Oh and of course the endless sport competitions creating unbridled rivalry amongst Units has to be a winner.

[@tepp163]

Absolutely loved being on the steel. Life on the L118/119 in the RNZA was something “out there” with numerous brew, fry bread, cook ups and “crack ups”. Definitely find and make good comradery, quickly know your way in the battery where you fit I have experienced my time on the AS90 SP Gun whilst attached to 159 (Colenso) Bty in Bosnia. Fantastic 155mm gun, any one to be a crew member, you’re bloody lucky. Both guns to me is a 10/10 or a definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@matthewpowell6516]

My dad was reme he fixed the 105mm light guns but unfortunately he went death in one ear so he could hardly hear me speak only if I talked loudly. His last posting was 3 rha at colly in the 90s - ubique.

[@ivor1689]

I joined up in 1993 and did my basic in Pirbright. I was sent to 40th Regt in Hohne Germany amd began life as a 'Hod" on the M109 SPG for a year then after my first tour in Northern Ireland converted to AS90 when it first came out. Since then I worked on the CP, Met detachment 2 ic and QM-T dept. I stayed in till I left in 2011.

[@Stanly-Stud]

Sprog I was 129 Battery in '85

[@ivor1689]

@@Stanly-Stud Ya sweat lol 😂😂😂

[@Stanly-Stud]

@@ivor1689 Who was the BSM when you joined

[@leobruce7898]

40 Field Regt and 22 Air Defense, had a great time

[@Cookdog987]

awesome thanks for your service

[@garlicandchilipreppers8533]

My Daddy was 12 Regt LAD and as far as I can remember he always was from 1950's to the 80s. They had Rapier, did you train at Manorbier and Outer Hebrides. He finished his career at Larkhill.

[@ivor1689]

I was in 40 1994-2011 had some great times there. I'm going to the big reunion/Dinner in Edinburgh next year September '25.

[@Bombardier9011]

Great video! Apart from when I used to lay with the old dial sight, much the same as when I was with 176 Bty, RSA.

[@CheersDits2979]

0:24 Chicken “that was all me that” 😆

[@matrat4566]

I wish I could have joined when I was younger seems like one hell of an experience. Sadly I'm too old now.

[@English.Andy1]

Me to bud. I wish I was 19 again!

[@rat_king-]

Go join AUS they let you join as long as you have a pulse and two working limbs

[@Yesthatisme14]

@@rat_king- is that true over there?

[@cadets1012]

Currently going through Harrogate to get to the artillery and this series is the only non-forces TV video of the artillery out there 😂

[@Cookdog987]

Literally there are not many bro

[@special9883]

Great video mate

[@Cookdog987]

Thank you very much

[@vrsmartin2981]

Nice. Salisbury Plain? Larkhill? Remember being woken up by the sound or arty rounds sailing overhead while on ex with 19 mech. Nice video bud

[@Cookdog987]

Yes mate

[@casparthomas4775]

I’m in the process of joining the PWWR as a reservist while I’m in uni and then after I Plan to join the RA as a officer in the regulars

[@leobruce7898]

Do it, I speak as an ex Gunner 40 Field and 22 AD

[@leobruce7898]

40 Field Regt, 22 Air Defense Regt, I was a little bit Abbot and Rapier 😂

[@user-fo6mo8ch9v]

Is it just me or does the guy loading the gun look really close to it when it recoils like it’s missing his knee by inches

[@jameshardy6277]

@5:00 - Who's the bloke with the most ridiculously over-shaped camouflage/flop hat I've ever seen!? He's spent far too much time in front of the mirror shaping that thing.

[@Cookdog987]

😂

[@GAFloppa]

Nicely done chap

[@Cookdog987]

Thank you

[@peterphillipson9854]

50 years since I wore the.cammo ,ain't. Changed much Gunners is Gunners

[@Cookdog987]

Top man, thank you for your service. 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@EsBeeQue]

Another decent video mate! Keep it up

[@samuelsmith9137]

Love this mate. Get some clips of the cp next time aswell yeah! 😏

[@Cookdog987]

CP doing bits

[@jamesreid8523]

What's the name of the music track?

[@Cookdog987]

The who - eminence front

[@joehuntly8506]

Anyone know what the blue shield with cannons and a crown patch on the left arm means? I looked up the the ram head and from what I understand that's the 1st Artillery Brigade but I can't find the blue patch.

[@Cookdog987]

It’s for the royal school of artillery if I remember rightly joe. It’s just a flash you’ve got to wear if your apart of 14regt.

[@joehuntly8506]

@@Cookdog987 Gotcha thanks. Great video btw

[@keithy1459]

Looking forward to joining the RA

[@michaelstewart6652]

Your channel is gonna blow up. Calling it now

[@Cookdog987]

What makes you think that bud? If it does it does init

[@caindaniels5672]

4years since left 3RHA , miss the lads. About it 🤣🤣

[@Cookdog987]

Miss the clowns not the circus, don’t blame you mate.

[@rebel1052k]

@@Cookdog987 3 Years since I left 1RHA and feel the same!!!

[@royhodgkinson9197]

@@rebel1052k 27 years since I left first mate.. You never stop missing the life.

[@rebel1052k]

@@royhodgkinson9197 Aye true mate, dont miss the bullshit though

[@royhodgkinson9197]

@@rebel1052k Roger that.. We donkeys know how to shine anything.. Ha

[@WWIIUK]

Interesting video, just a thought what happens to the spent shell cases?

[@Cookdog987]

Get melted or re used

[@voonyboy]

@@Cookdog987 Or given away as leaving presents!

[@rat_king-]

Need this in Promo Video

[@Cookdog987]

Thanks

[@rat_king-]

@@Cookdog987 Seriously, you could be part of recruitment.

[@Cookdog987]

@@rat_king- I’m looking at getting out mate

[@rat_king-]

@@Cookdog987 Seems directionless?

[@Cookdog987]

What do you mean pal? Tbh mate I’ve got no idea what I want to do with my life.

[@leobruce7196]

Loving this series mate! Do you rotate between the light guns and the AS90, or do you sort of stick with one or the other during your career?

[@Cookdog987]

Depends if your regiment get re roled, from one to the other or you transfer over. Me personally I am not

[@leobruce7196]

@@Cookdog987 Ah ok, cheers mate - would you recommend joining the RA?

[@Cookdog987]

@@leobruce7196 it’s up too you mate, why not?

[@busteraaron]

AS90 still in operation?

[@토마토-y5c]

i'm ROK army. also serving artillery

[@soaringaviation123]

May I ask what your day to day routine is in the RA?

[@Cookdog987]

Depends what we got on in the week no day is ever the same

[@Cookdog987]

This comment above is amazing 😂😂😂

[@mt6271]

As I’m ex infantry I’ve no idea what you’re doing but it looks good. Do you have a choice what type of artillery you’re going to be using in training or what regiment?

[@Cookdog987]

If the regiments are not undermanned you usually get a choice. Voluntary regiments like 7-29-4/73 you get the shit bust. Then it’s all depends on what quals you get from phase 2 which job role. But I’ve seen blokes and lasses that have guns quals and can’t hack it on the gunline and been sent to the bqms where life is buckshee.

[@edwardslater2252]

If this is sailsbury plain they been waking me up over at west down.

[@Cookdog987]

👍🏻😂

[@harryosei6278]

Can i know the available trade now under the Royal Artillery

[@Cookdog987]

What do you mean pal?

[@harryosei6278]

@@Cookdog987 I'm about to finish phase one and was given gunner crewmen as trade and told I will get to know the particular trade in phase two. I want the gunner logistics and was told is not available that's why I'm asking of the available trade now

[@Cookdog987]

Mate I have no idea, but I’m sure when you’re at phase 2 you’ll go to which ever roll you want to go. That’s what happened to me in phase 2 anyways

[@harryosei6278]

@@Cookdog987 thx

[@patshiels5429]

1967 lark hill 25 pounders before that cannons 🍀

[@English.Andy1]

Boom, Boom, Boom everyone say Wwaaayyyooooo, Wwaayyooooo!

[@lordofbore]

Good vid ,do you chaps still use the direct fire sight ?

[@Cookdog987]

Yes

[@DirigiblePlum69]

Good video 👍

[@smitchfencing]

Are those casings coming out of the gun not really hot after being fired?

[@Cookdog987]

Yes there hot as fuck mate

[@Michael-yz4mc]

Class 🇬🇧

[@СергійДовженко-м6к]

Awesome! Greetings from Ukraine)

[@dandy188]

Bravo!

[@815thengineers8]

Was this filmed on SPTA, Larkhill?

[@Cookdog987]

Yes

[@daveowen7372]

Mate you should persue a career through media you have a natural flare for editing shit ! This tune always reminds me of Vice city

[@Cookdog987]

I got offered a job in recruiting on the media team because of this ahahaha but wouldn’t give it me because I wasn’t a full screw....

[@daveowen7372]

@@Cookdog987 their loss pal

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Nice target for a passing Mi24 or Su25

[@alexwilliamson1486]

Yeah keep playing your Xbox.....

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

@@alexwilliamson1486 Don't have one.

[@dasbootsub]

Give me a 25 pounder any day me old school. But well done Lads 👍

[@r188ops8]

Looks like some of them have cold hands😉 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@simonsparks3869]

19 Reg?????

[@Cookdog987]

No

[@simonsparks3869]

4th? I was 40 Reg years ago.

[@Cookdog987]

@@simonsparks3869 34bty mix match of bods from the RA

[@simonsparks3869]

@@Cookdog987 Yes!!! Completely forgot about 34BTY. I was 6/36

[@Cookdog987]

Naughty boys battery 😂 well before my time that

[@uncaringleek1812]

I’m proud to be British

[@paulsinclair3006]

Looks a little too relaxed from my day...Ex RA..,70s &80s. Still keep it up lads.👍

[@Cookdog987]

Regimental life is still rigid... but this is a battery that’s constantly out every week so it’s abit more laid back.

[@marklloyd4087]

@@Cookdog987 just looking relaxed for the camera, I still think they will be doing a lot of running around like we did in the day ,Great times as a GNR.

[@muttongrills]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jasonbraida3223]

Now you've got to clean the f....ing thing.

[@freddiewhittaker8844]

What reg you in?

[@Cookdog987]

I am out the army now mate

[@freddiewhittaker8844]

COOKDOG 987 Oh right, what reg were you in

[@Cookdog987]

@@freddiewhittaker8844 7 then got sent to 34 battery

[@imranzazai7404]

British army is very technical.

[@leobruce7898]

I’m a bit Abbot , a bit Rapier 😂

[@janerush920]

No sense of urgency there slap dash

[@Cookdog987]

🥹🥹🥹

[@daved5765]

32 Regt Ra in the 60s

[@lewisdean22]

Good advertising

[@Cookdog987]

Need to get on the recruiting team aye

[@andrewmiddleton1142]

34!

[@thomaspickard4138]

🇬🇧🇬🇧💪🏻💪🏻

[@adamatch9624]

I wish I could have joined the armed forces unfortunately my eye sight is not good enoigh

[@taimike6065]

Fella

[@Cookdog987]

Ambush

[@edwindude9893]

In the rear with the gear. Safest job in the Army.

[@rebel1052k]

everyone knows actually squaddies call us REMFS not 'in the rear with the gear'. Walter mitty confirmed

[@paulsinclair3006]

Most vulnerable from air strike...not safe. Light gun hit and run tactics.👍

[@fireblade8905]

Single mans lifestyle

[@Cookdog987]

Really is mate

[@williampollard2281]

If you stayed one more year you would probably be getting deployed to Ukrainian

[@janerush920]

Smoking on a gun position your having a laugh

[@Cookdog987]

lol

[@Kirkee7]

Stupid music , waste of time.

[@Cookdog987]

u r stupid