British Army Phase 1

British Army Phase 1 training at ATR Bassingbourn, bassingbourn has closed down as a training regiment

[@alexsp7086]

11.43 always cracks me up just how it looks. "Here's yer trophy mate well done....... did you enjoy it, now give it back"

[@MEB20101]

I was here in 2007. a very good soldier passed through here kingsman shaun Dawson Duke of Lancashire regiment 14th Feb afghan 09 RIP mate 👍

[@josecorral2076]

Why debate which military is better? Both are allies and both have proven methods that work so just leave it at that.

[@dominic1380]

Truly so very well trained. Respect from the U.S.!

[@macsoutsidetony1588]

This brings back memory s, but what happened to the 58 pattern webbing that we were given. The one when you were out in the rain and needed a drink, you could not get your water bottle out because the pouch had shrunk. They are not even trusted with a susat sight, I still have two. Good old days sneaking out of camp to go to the pub, it used to be called? the kings head or the queens head! To meet Lisa i think was her name 'the royston pig' Thanks for the vid, it gave me a laugh.... The difference between us an the yanks is we could march into battle and not wait to get a lift!!! And if the RSM from 1989 ever see's this it was me that done the business on the Vulcan bomber and cut the hole in the fence near the dry sky slope.

[@BigTinyFFL]

WTF is the deal with the wild west shootout sound track?

[@mw7114]

Yeah I was thinking that 😂

[@vostokcosomonaut5205]

They are british army marches in the background.

[@MK-wt2sp]

Cringe

[@Desssignnn]

I'm 17 and I'm starting to get myself fit enough to join the British army, just need to work on that stamina and strength!

[@SCKIZIODDONKEY]

What regiment?

[@Playboigorti8574]

Best of luck you can do it if you try hard enough just do your best and more and you'll be there

[@joshuawillway]

Good luck mate just do your absolute hardest

[@firewolf4258]

Isnt stamina and strength the definition of fit? Also did you make it in for years on?

[@qualifiedidiots2165]

I want to join the army. If I pass training, I'm going to hear the Blackadder goes forth opening theme in my head all through the pass-out parade. I'll struggle to not smile. XD

[@Lineandsinker87]

Baldrick: “I have a plan, sir.” Blackadder: “Really, Baldrick? A cunning and subtle one?” Baldrick: “Yes, sir.” Blackadder: “As cunning as a fox who’s just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University?”

[@davidr9600]

if u don't know bassingbourn barracks is where FULL METAL JACKET was filmed 🎥

[@firewolf4258]

Prove it

[@crazychimp1324]

Rly ?

[@charlieryan157]

the best time of life . left r.g.j. 8 years ago. miss it every day . enjoy it

[@Caver461]

My world 30 years ago - starts slow and escalates to extremes in fitness and discipline

[@timmorgan4505]

And to all you Americans slating this way of training this is phase 1 training not infantry training this is the training chefs or women get these are not being trained to be infantrymen until they have done 10 weeks basic which I think is the total length of us military training these troops will then go on to do anything up to another 30 weeks of training before they even get to there units where they will then be trained in unit sops

[@onealmr]

I've had a few conversations with British soldiers while deployed. But I can't get over on how they march. To me, they look like North Koreans' marching. But to them, we probably look odd. One thing for sure, I wouldn't go back to war without them having my back or my sides.

[@stephencrompton4352]

+PokeAJoker246 nailed it

[@anthonybaylord]

Absolute nonsense. The British, Irish, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand armies have much the same marching and drill styles. They raise their arms forward and backward from the shoulder but do not goose step or swing arms from side to side. I have noticed often that American Servicemen do not really march in the traditional sense of the word. They are excellent servicemen though, no better and no worse than the British.

[@anthonybaylord]

I think they could actually manage without you being on their sides.

[@mercian-man7116]

They march dam smart and proud, more so than any army in the world...Do one. Up the British. We are the worlds finest. I never understand why the yanks drop bombs on there own, and are British soldiers...DUM MUCK!

[@Eissey1879]

I remember reading that Americans don't have a fancy march on purpose. It's a call back to the "Citizen-solider" militia days.

[@TheAustralianArmy]

I'm on the bursary scheme at the moment but you are the first of hundreds of soldiers I have spoken to who has said something other than it is the best thing they have ever done...

[@Ccuke]

couldnt agree more! its not all about the money. its about the discipline, the honor, the will to go out there and make something with your life, im joining myself and will take my hat off to anyone serving or signing up.

[@shahzadi96]

Thank you sooooo much for uploading this video ... I was looking for this

[@jaydenmyles2356]

they are the best in the world for a reason!

[@TheALM10]

I'm sorry but I respectably disagree. The United States Army is worked much harder and more disciplined they dont get a break room like these guys i think they are too soft on there recruits again sorry but I have to disagree.

[@alicialangley6181]

Andrew Mock but don't u think a break every once and a while is good? If u work your ass cheeks off 24/7 u become tired and don't learn. The us has boot camp which is basically just a drill Sgt constantly shouting at u making u feel like shit and tret like it as if it were on the bottom of your shoe. I do agree on some terms that the U.S have a skilled army but not a disciplined on like the British and I'm not saying this because I am a Brit but because our drill is more sharp and quick movements and u have to listen out more for the commands of words

[@anthonybaylord]

Nowadays nobody can really claim that boastful title.

[@anthonybaylord]

There are bog standard and corps d'elite troops in every Army. What is certain is that no modern Army can defeat the Afgan Tribsman. Sure their ill trained Regular Army is a push over but no Amy from Alexander the great to NATO armies can defeat the Afgan tribesmen. Four times the British entered Afganistan and defeated the Army but had to retreat due to constant harassment from the Tribesmen who were highly skilled guerilla warriors,.

[@GSFuckUCun..t]

haha the american army is a joke.

[@Mofmany]

Im going catterick in march-april 2018 as a junior

[@SuperBenblake]

RIGHT ON! I'd fight for England I love it Love your country. Power to all who serve and fight for a great country and get to have all the wonderful experiences and brotherhood I've never been lucky enough to have. Good luck to you, mate. Love from America- hope your training and your career go just as you hope and don't let you down.

[@adolflenin4973]

Thanks mate🐝

[@thyrampantpigeon]

2:10 & 2:17. Aren't these done at selection to assess your fitness? I was at selection in December, but got medically deferred and retaking selection in around 5 months. Though isn't the physical assessment done at selection? Or is it just like common practice to keep one on their toes?

[@ghostsquadofficial4205]

Im doing phase 1 training soon... Shitting myself! Wish my luck guys!

[@therandomblog7385]

Good luck mate, ive still got a few more years till i might start phase 1 training to

[@ghostsquadofficial4205]

KRISTIAN Thanks bro & Nice one:D

[@therandomblog7385]

:D

[@jordanjolley]

Just make sure you don't piss off the corporals and you'll be alright and always make sure you put 110% in everything you do.

[@ghostsquadofficial4205]

Jay Jolley Will do, thank you

[@jordanlowe3648]

Phase 1 is 14 weeks at harrogate 16-17 yo Winchester-pirbright-17-34 and cattrick is 28 weeks infantry

[@normanborisspiderlonglegs1280]

Well done boys me stage 1 Glencourse barracks Edinburgh stage 2 Strensall York 11 weeks It brings back memories 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@normanborisspiderlonglegs1280]

Glencourse 10 weeks

[@Chumphrys4]

You do relise the British army do more training than the USMC? USMC-12 weeks basic traning, British army 24-42 weeks basic traning.

[@davidr9600]

bassingbourn barracks the best time of my life.. great place for training the best... such a shame the government closed her. so much history aswel.. I was in sls normandy troop.. long time ago now

[@Me4tsh1eld]

Just an observation, it seems that recruits from Australian or US basic training leave as better riflemen, is this due to a difference in doctrine?

[@sgtmarley7446]

This is phase 1 training they then go onto phase 2 training.

[@djswirley]

WHOS GOING IN SEPTEMBER 2016 MY Gs

[@mistaflippyiv4114]

If you're going pirbright, I'll see you there.

[@popcornlicker1082]

Think I'm off to Catterick

[@mrDeathtrooper]

I would if i wasnt depressed and anxiety 😔

[@popcornlicker1082]

Judging by your name you should probably get outside more, moving creates feel good endorphins so go for a jog or something

[@michaelfretwell6343]

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[@SpikeXtreme]

It's hard and it's tough but you will come out of it a better person..Training to make you the best of the best

[@06DESMARAIS]

Phase 1 is the the British Basic Training? Is phase 2 Advanced Individual Training in Britain? and 17weeks? wow, BCT in the states is 9 weeks, then AIT 7 weeks up to a year. Do you get 5,000 pounds after phase one?

[@RavenBlaze]

The screaming and shouting actually works to teach recruits to function under stress. And yes, I think the stress helps to toughen up American forces more.

[@LuLuTheGremlin]

Hear hear, i'm joining myself, just awaiting to be interviewed, i'm joining up to make something of myself, the adventure, the honour and to serve for my country.

[@alfieengland8479]

I live in England and my dad told me a lot of stories about the British army

[@ART_A64]

Mate this is pretty old, collared ripstop smocks, old respirator, A1 rifle, silver shadows.. list goes on, can't how sad i've just been.

[@RavenBlaze]

As stated the stress created by screaming drill instructors works to toughen up soldier so they can work under stress. If a soldier can perform with four drill instructors in their face than when bullets are flying and their anxiety rises, they already have performed under similar levels of anxiety as part of their training so they are able to function. Moral has nothing to do with it in basic training.

[@Deltatroska125]

To be fair though the guys who go infantry in the usmc go through 20 weeks of School of infantry after boot, but still Royal Marines are the ultimate warrior.

[@maceyrickard6836]

THEY GET ISSUED BERRY ON DAY ONE NOT AT END OF TRAINING?

[@theferryymanful]

Whats the music around 1:35?

[@davidr9600]

what a beautiful place in England.. pretty and hardcore

[@Sewa-f9n]

British army is 1 of the attractive army in the earth.

[@CWallace268]

Is glaucoma a medical disqualification?

[@harrygoodwin7771]

I have to wait to January 2015 in waiting list :( every hour that goes by is a step closer

[@just4laughs76]

Due to start march 2015 myself mate, we're both nearly there. Hope you stuck with your fitness and prep.

[@SuperAlfie666]

john shepherd it's January now. Wish you guys best of luck

[@stevenhaskell9025]

Core values ... CDRILS Courage Discipline Respect for others Integrity Loyalty Selfless commitment

[@staininirvana]

yeah its actually very useful. its suppose to teach them how to react in stressful envirnments. and americas coastguard trains harder than this

[@DramaticPrairieDog]

He was probably appointed a role of leading his group in training by an NCO to give them a proper taste of leadership and life with a mix of ranks in the army when out of training, or maybe he was actually promoted on the day of passing out.

[@jamesgibb5619]

Because its an honour to serve in her majesties military

[@AconcernedUKcitizen]

Certainly change in my day, seems to like a holiday camp.

[@patton9]

why at the graduating parade, the soldiers have different caps?

[@simonyip5978]

patton9 because they are joining different Regiments and Corps.

[@teutonalex]

The Brits are playing the German Luftwaffe march? Not saying it’s a bad march ..

[@mikeyduke10]

how comes the recruit at 11:34 has sergeant stripes on

[@finm09]

GREAT WORK, GOOD LUCK!

[@marcusbarnes897]

What is the music at the end?

[@anthonybaylord]

I think it may be Danny Boy (The Londonderry Aire).

[@harryblack-maskers6913]

To be fairer. after a Royal Marine has passed out of training and done a year to 18 months as a rifleman he then specialises. Depending on the specialisation that training can last from anywhere betweem 6 weeks to a further 8 months!

[@lewmar321sco]

Cant Wait to join you guys, only a couple of years 😀😃

[@mw7114]

Same here 2 more years can't wait

[@j69d]

06:27 ... can anyone tell me what cap badge that is? Civvy... I know lol ..

[@crazychimp1324]

Miss me with that music from monsters inc think I'd laugh my self to death

[@tbrowniscool]

I went to phase 1 here. An utter mess of a place.

[@nelsomario10]

Finally the army is making new videos can we have one about cattrick

[@macccerkiddd]

It's odd, when I was in the ACF I would look forward to everything but drill. Any fear inducing adventure training or vigorous exercise thing they put me through I'd have a smile on my face even if I was mentally and physically trained but the idea of marching would always put dread in me. One of the reasons I didn't end up joining the military in the first place.

[@manofwealthandtaste136]

Parade, mark time. Please no.

[@GassyNewYork]

They don't do adventurous training?

[@harryblack-maskers6913]

Not necessarily, the fact that our training is harder, more physical, commando training etc does! But, yeah, doing the longest basic training out of any NATO country does carry with it certain bragging rights!

[@feghdan]

not sure if you can join though

[@jackydefo]

this is fantastic now do one for the infantry :D?

[@Deltatroska125]

Indeed, ML's training looks very tough

[@harribleiv8007]

Anyone going Catterick August 28th start date?!?

[@mikeyduke10]

nobody else notice the man on the end at 10:54 ?

[@finm09]

Yeah, ikr

[@ryanbelsha6100]

I want to join the British army but I'm in America can I do that? Because if I can't I want to join the American army ps which out is better

[@manofwealthandtaste136]

If you're not a British citizen, no. You could join the FFL if you can speak French..

[@simonyip5978]

You have to be a British or Commonwealth citizen. (ie Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana, Cyprus, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malaysia, the Bahamas, Malta, Uganda, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Papua New Guinea, Western Samoa, Gibraltar etc) in other words any of the countries that were once part of the British Empire. I'm not sure about the other NATO countries though, but I think you have a better chance of joining the British army than say someone that has no links with Britain (like China, Russia or Japan etc).

[@A.Steptoe]

the Luftwaffe march on a pass out parade???

[@bobgeldof5843]

Is it still worth joining in my twenties

[@quincy0362]

Yea, why not?

[@levelingyouup]

Hello everyone, I am going for my Army Brief interview in just under a month is there any tips any one can give me please? Thanks.

[@kanesouthby3715]

+Shnoopy Just been to mine it's not as bad as you'd think. You get your Id checked then they work out your BMI from height and weight they also measure your waist, then you watch a video on the army ask any questions as they come. Finally the one to one they just ask a few questions about education, your job choices, support from family and confirming things you already have said really. Goodluck hope this helps and what role are you looking at?

[@suuuuukyamom]

How you getting on with your application?

[@levelingyouup]

+gyjmg thh I start in September ahah

[@MrPackerProductions]

+Shnoopy No shit? So do I!

[@levelingyouup]

Yeah mate, have you got an intake date?

[@lotski36]

I hate that women have to wear skirts. I am not a girly girl and skirts is not my thing but army lifestyle is. As will be for many female recruits yet they still have to wear skirts.

[@samrobinson5533]

Only when in smart dress

[@GSFuckUCun..t]

That's part of the uniform if you don't like it then fuck off.

[@alicialangley6181]

I have to agree with the lass here and I'm wanting to join too and I don't like skirts but I won't care because I'm serving for the queen and if that's what she wants us females to wear for our no 1s then I shall

[@talkstoangels]

Why, because our Drill Sergeants don't need to scream and shout in order to instill discipline in the recruits?

[@CJBindahouse]

It isn't new they're in DPM not MTP

[@SubaruWRC1996]

Whats really bad about the army, I was thinking about joining myself.

[@jhibben10]

good point

[@BlinKatWstMids]

You can tell the people who really want to fight for queen and country from the ones who play cod and want something more adrenaline rushing or just want a job, just by the clothes there wearing.

[@stephencrompton4352]

Can't wait till I join 4SCOTS

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

Steve Spencer you have made an excellent choice, The Highlanders are by far the way to go.

[@laurenmcbride6630]

Im about to start all of this in January.

[@dontjudgeme041]

Its pretty similar to US Marine Corps recruit training except there is no useless yelling and screaming!

[@SKYHAWXFILMS]

I'm 15, I'm signing up next year and I want to know if there is anyone here with experience that can tell me how long each phase is or how long the training lasts?

[@temeydingsta8074]

in the army your training phase 1 which takes 24 weeks and phase 2 takes 4 weeks and then you have to specilice on what you want to do ( i wansnt there but i want to and my dad,stepdad and my both granpas were there and told me about it but you can also look the british army website up and theyll tell you what you have to do and how long it takes to join the army)

[@fishden3791]

Ignore the guy above.. 14 weeks basic training is your Phase 1 21 weeks trade training is Phase 2

[@bradyfowler706]

Fish den depends what trade he is wanting to go for though? Air technician is 51 weeks.=

[@SKYHAWXFILMS]

Brady Fowler I'm going for Marksman

[@fishden3791]

*Face palm*

[@trevistheking]

oh so your a ranger, please tell me about how you kill your own troops through friendly fire.

[@flutegaming8036]

Do this most the time in Army Cadets.

[@ellisgriffin8845]

You fucking elsan hahahaha

[@flutegaming8036]

5k With full kit. I'm 16,

[@flutegaming8036]

***** Junior cadets don't do that sort of stuff. Senior ones do. I believe you, but senior cadets are like 16 - 18. ACF don't do everything the regs do, but they go near it. At 16 it's like basic training.

[@thehaloguy117]

+Evolved Gaming Youre so full of shit. The cadets is in no way like basic training, stop thinking youre a big shot because you wear the uniform, its people like you that give the organistaion a bad name

[@flutegaming8036]

the halo guy 117 I'm sorry, but I have done most of this in Army Cadets; it's not like they advertise it...

[@TrixMedia]

I'm 12 years of age and just going into year 5 so I am joining the Army Cadets so I can get myself fit sop I can the army at the age of 18.

[@WelshJoeyy]

You can join the army before you are 18. You'll just need be over 16 and have parental consent. Good luck!

[@TrixMedia]

In England you can join the cadets

[@diggledoggle4192]

im 9 and going into year 5. You should be going into year 6 or 7

[@TrixMedia]

Yea mistake lol

[@diggledoggle4192]

Ok :D

[@Killzillastudios]

Lol- they play the Luftwaffe march from the Battle of Britain movie on the passing out parade.

[@Scatman1776]

I think we're better trained all round as a military. Royal marines 32 weeks training, USMC 13....says it all really.

[@anthonybaylord]

meow! Want to see my claws old Chap? Roar, they are sharp like a lions.

[@westerbyash01]

Best trained army in the world

[@Waterford1992]

you visited London? thats great but London is NOT the only city in the whole of the British Isles!

[@LionelMessi____________]

can't wait when i join

[@richardspeed7135]

best of the best ... if I was 20 years younger if join up tomorrow

[@omarabdelghaffar7808]

Nice army man!

[@awakened_nomad]

leaving the Army was the best thing i ever did. Don't waste your life in the Army

[@MaDbutProuD]

this is really interesting- wish they showed girls at phase 1 as well though :)

[@staininirvana]

it is in america.

[@roybuis7646]

you guys are both very cute! -Dutch Special Forces (KCT)

[@andy7666]

They've closed down so many barracks and training barracks - its such a shame, cuts and more cuts and when our politicians are all mad for pointless wars too (and look how long it took to get half decent equipment for the troops, like those poxy bloody Landrovers!).. The barracks I grew up with is all housing now, hanging round the Officers Mess and assault course used to be excellent as a kid - and then the NAAFI!

[@Kinolens]

10:00 Why is the battle of Britain nazi march playing?

[@thegaminggod11]

The screaming and shouting is to give them motivation

[@9965paul]

its cute how they add the cheesiest war sound effects they can find

[@13joethepro]

why the shitty sound effects at 3:00

[@omarabdelghaffar7808]

Im 11, I want to later in the British army as a Capt.