Commandos in the Desert | Royal Marines

A fiery end to desert exercises... 🗡
#RoyalMarines have put the seal on desert exercises with an intensive five-day battle in California alongside allies across one of the largest military training areas in the world.
The conclusion of the exercises, known as Green Dagger, was five days of gruelling warfighting which saw allied forces - from the US, Canada, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and UK - join forces to take on a highly-equipped US Marine Corps adversary.
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[@BenBrindley]

If only the army had a media team like this.

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

We shall remember …😢🙏🏼❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vCZKaZet6Jpas

[@SuperColdcut]

Never heard of her?

[@firo729]

@Dick Izzinya That's the US military, not UK.

[@jay-el8tn]

👌

[@randommexican5664]

From a US Marine that worked with 42 commando, you are an amazing, professional, and lethal group of lads. Enjoyed every moment with our brothers from across the pond. Semper Fidelis

[@LtActionCam]

Much love from a former US Marine. I hope the gents from the No. 45 Commando are doing well.

[@JammyDodger45]

As a veteran of almost 20yrs in the Corps I'm only sad that I'm not young enough to join up and do it all again! Why would anyone join anything other than the Royal Marines?!

[@14KShadow]

It's well known God is airborne because he failed the commando course

[@owenrussell5162]

Tbh I would rather just be in the sas or sbs

[@hb4095]

We all know the best of the best actually aspire to the RLC 😂

[@JammyDodger45]

@@owenrussell5162 - and how do you plan on joining one of them direct from civvy street?

[@JammyDodger45]

@@hb4095 - some of the best guys I ever served with were Commando trained RLC, top lads.

[@rogerjames5556]

Rock on 21st Century Commandos 357 years worth of experience will always overcome young upstarts !

[@Sam-ch9mn]

And remember, whatever you achieve in the armed forces, however brave and dedicated you may be, whatever you sacrifice in your service, the government will throw you under the bus for even minor political gain and forgive those who tried to kill you. This from a RM who served four tours in NI in the 1970s and now wonder what for.

[@ahab9712]

For the man on your left and on your right. Fuck all the politics

[@ricodsanchez6792]

@@ahab9712 not when u lose ur home and dignity.

[@ricodsanchez6792]

@WillSutton no they dont, still do jack. a few more people might helped out but other than that for the best part most still suffer with barely getting help

[@boris148]

stop making urself a victim. thank you for the fact that you chose massive sacrifice for the sake of our well being, doesn't matter if the politics were on ur side.

[@jamesm6256]

Guess who is going to take the blame for the failed economy, wars of aggression and everything else? No silly, not the gov't, its the British wh1te man that's going to take all the blame, of course!

[@Rebel_Buckwhacker]

Was reading that you totally smashed the yanks - well done boys

[@JC-co1sq]

Videos like this make you proud to be British! support our troops🇬🇧

[@wesleydaniels40]

I’ve never worked with the Royal Marines only regular Army, but I will say the Brits move fast and are very efficient in terms of tactics. Glad we’re Allies with you guys 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@bigboy5428]

Just amazing how much kit the yanks have and the training areas are by far the best in the world. 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@royalnavyrulebritannia5717]

Rule Britannia always amazing working with the Americans truly. A professional powerfull Force

[@benlovlov6558]

🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@kevinworrall231]

@@benlovlov6558 salute to the US armed forces 💪💯🇬🇧

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

For those who weren’t involved in the training exercise. Royal Marines defended Range 220 were supported by MARSOC, 7th Marines, V 2/5, 3/11, Dutch Marines, and UAE. They worked together to beat Hawaii based 3rd Marine Regiment.

[@MCsAdvice]

I had the pleasure of working with these guys in 2009, Helmand province, Afghanistan, and i must say, these guys? Are absolute professionals. Would love to work with them again

[@gumbyfucklerton8893]

They're overall very solid.

[@Ploium]

Joining next year lads

[@JammyDodger45]

Joining or applying?

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

Massive respect to the Royal Marines from South Africa! And well done on thrashing the leathernecks ;)

[@tacocruiser4238]

You win. Congrats.

[@michaelplanchunas3693]

Years ago in Vegas, I had the opportunity to have a conversation with a young RM 2 LT. I asked him about training and he said its comes down to squad level and the corporals. My men are always ready, thanks to them he said. He spoke with quiet pride.

[@jamesm6256]

young dumb men fighting crap wars to enable global slavery for old codgers to exploit...

[@dickiemcnutsack3248]

By the sounds of it from the news you got great results on the training ground, well done 👍🏼

[@seemopps]

The royal marines beat the US forces, forcing them to surrender after taking out almost all of their vehicles and personnel halfway through the exercise.

[@dickiemcnutsack3248]

@@seemopps That’s what I’m on about mate, outstanding!

[@TheLastCrumb.]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 gains they quickly lost when the rm went behind enemy lines. Its OK.. its just training lol. Although rm ended up controlling two thirds of the battle ground when the usmc folded. Not much gains there.

[@TheLastCrumb.]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 🤣🤣so you don't believe what's said about the usmc being bent over but you'll believe everything about Afghanistan? 🤣 you are so hurt. But once again its OK... its just a game... at which you lost😅. It's OK not to be the best

[@seemopps]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 There are multiple sources talking about the loss, that did not, as you said last 5 days, but lasted only 2 days after most of the US resources had been taken out by Royal Marines.

[@mav_lifts364]

One of my biggest dreams is to join the Royal Marines glad to see that you all are doing so well hope to work with you all in 3 years

[@Tanicorn]

Same here, hoping to join in 3 years time as well. I'm already part of the uotc so I know my medical is alright for now. Just got to keep up my health for the next 3.

[@anthonywright6237]

The American's that have worked alongside us are honest and humble men.. your the true brave bunch of your country.. and WE WILL always be buy your side.. nothing but admiration for your lot

[@marilynvandererf86]

That to all past and present, for the work they do for peace ,,and all who have laid down their lives doing what they loved I give my thanks to all ,i am sure there will be many who have the same thoughts as me I salute to all

[@anthonyandersen2958]

Hoofing guys. Happy Days. Train hard even harder to fight easy. USMC and Dutch Marines good oppos.

[@Babayaga036]

@Grampa Bob Dutch marines are shit soldiers?

[@ripoutyourintestines5099]

@@Babayaga036 You'd be surprised, their best SF team are commandos.

[@rych7852]

@Grampa Bob Utterly disrespectful comment! Go back to sleep!

[@carpman222]

they dont get any better than these lads

[@williejon1229]

I'm not surprised the US marines lost, only that they surrendered.

[@thelaundryman9287]

Lool same ❤🇬🇧💯

[@alexr2477]

@UCa6PDw49Ef-WBe2g1PwpfYQ I thought it was 500 Royal marines and 120 Dutch marines

[@Spartan-jg4bf]

In a real conflict the USMC would destroy the Royal Marines they simply have more assets. I'm assuming the exercise didn't allow the USMC to deploy their full spectrum of assets

[@raspytv6684]

@@Spartan-jg4bf In a firefight the Royal Marines win every time agonist the USMC , there’s a mock battle on KZbin UK parachute regiment against the US paras and the US got destroyed also..

[@Spartan-jg4bf]

@@raspytv6684 A firefight doesn't win a war, in real life the USMC would simply call in artillery, airstrikes and attack helicopters. An exercise with strict parameters isn't real life!

[@mercian-man7116]

Smashing it, RM Style! Proudly more to be British 💪🏻🇬🇧

[@dominicspencerblack]

The greatest🇬🇧

[@k46s9five]

Exclusive Club Good Effort Royal 👏

[@mattfiretrainer3412]

Good work Royal

[@salsaniggas8544]

Huge tumbs up! Greetings from MX

[@eobardthaw]

That was really scenic view but we could watch out on this isn't easy for trivia person.

[@eobardthaw]

That's power of army. No one will do wanna battle with them.

[@a11osaurus]

It's the Marines, not the army

[@saifalyammahi8345]

Very professional lads 👌👌

[@eakaratsarsukh1033]

BEYOND THE STAR

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Say what you want about the brits but them cutting the size to focus on drone and hi tech warfare is a very smart move especially if you go by the training sim the Royal commandos recently smashed

[@coolwhip7883]

Hoofing effort lads

[@petethabunny]

Nice work.... Sergeant Bugzy would be proud 🙂

[@garrylwade7415]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACERFICE

[@magicj2]

Respect.

[@wilswood8137]

Brilliant. My son is going through ROP at the moment :-)

[@sandiegobrian]

Did a tour in Iraq with these goons. 4/2 and 4/5 (massive). We thought we had incoming a few nights, but it was the RMs in the gym. These guys are hard as fuck, much respect. Even after the fancy dress night. Love y'all

[@wintertimes294]

How cool

[@keanhoward3621]

i was just training with those guys there its good shit

[@oscarwiblishauser1097]

Quick question: I read in an article today that in Exercise Green Dagger this year that the RMs forced the USMC to surrender in the exercise, is that true? And great work to the guys there right now, keep going👍🏻

[@SuburbanProprane]

I've read multiple articles saying the same thing. As an American, I'm glad to know that not only are they on our side, but that our troops are getting tough training with these warriors! Better to lose here than in an actual conflict, glad we can help each other out.

[@MW-dd8vk]

@@SuburbanProprane From someone who lives in the UK I have nothing but respect for the US military but in my opinion I think they’ll need better leadership knowing what happened in the Afghanistan Withdrawal.

[@dustyaries]

@@SuburbanProprane As a US Servicemembers, hats off to the UK Marines to whipping my brotherins. Our doctrine is "We train as We Fight". What UK Marines taught the US Marines what our vulnerabilities and shortcomings. From the news reports, the Royal Marines really spanked us so bad, they hit the reset before half the exercise is over. I'm glad that you've have not taken an mercy and truly gave us a humble pie to stew. A ounce of sweat in training is more than valuable than a gallon of blood spilled in war...

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

Well the British military has always emphasised training and discipline doesn't surprise me 😁

[@86Rikki]

You learn more from loss than from victory. Really good to see the UK and USA continuing to push the boundaries.

[@streetmonkeyuk6353]

The governors 🙌🏻❤️

[@willpownall9521]

Can't wait until im there

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

I'm in Week 8 at HMS Raleigh as a Medical Assistant, in order to go through the All Arms Commando Course to serve with the Marines as a Combat Medic. I cannot fucking wait

[@mossadagent1576]

Best of luck my dude

[@bighands69]

Good luck.

[@dallasyap3064]

British version of Navy Corpsmen

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

@@dallasyap3064 effectively yes

[@dallasyap3064]

@@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire how long is the training to become a Medical Assistant?

[@mrt49t67]

God bless the Corps may the point of the Green Dagger 🗡 sever all foes in their path

[@ChocoLater1]

Would love to see more uncut footage with original sound

[@Badaneco5]

Hope to meet and train along side some of you, one day!

[@tahahormozan]

3:18 loved that little yellow butterfly

[@colinwoods3208]

My dad did this back in the 90’s and it does amaze me that over 20yrs later the Americans still can’t be the British

[@GEA_RuthlessKillaz35]

Beat*

[@mnlalgangte]

Apreaciation to Rmc troops for hard work for the country & Sacrifice

[@nexuus4166]

the future commando force idea was the best decision the rmc has ever made

[@dallasyap3064]

How will the FCF different from now?

[@rjg9651]

Reverting back to being a special operations force

[@R18Y]

“A platoon of Royal Marines, working as a supporting effort for a company of US Marines and a platoon of Dutch Marines, all supported by USMC artillery, air and logistics, inflicted mass casualties on a Reg HQ company and one battalion”. Not exactly what the UK tabloids were reporting, where they themselves slaughtered the opposition and planted the Union Jack on the piles of bodies.

[@garrylwade7415]

YALK NEED TO MAKE LONGER VIDEOS❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

FJB ❌🇺🇸

[@MBO_Bama]

RM create some superb videos 🇬🇧

[@Howiedewitt123]

We’re the best in the world and that’s a fact. 🇬🇧

[@arahard25017]

It seems that the war will really start around Japan in recent years. from Japan.

[@tw868]

The art of war

[@louissanderson719]

Where are the c8’s? Great video!

[@rich8305]

True Brits👍🏼

[@cha7337]

Respect form rokmc(korea marine corps)

[@altenburg423]

A tough job but worth it.

[@allanirvine7304]

Love to our American brothers ❤️

[@shinkoreancookery952]

I swear it would get hot in all that gear in the sun.

[@jay-el8tn]

👌

[@stretchx108]

Hi lands had a question, what weaponry does the royal marine units utilise? I though that they now use the C8. Whats the story with that.

[@Glocky131]

I think they are still in the process of upgrading.

[@Scott-tw2jn]

The Royal Marines and the Royal Dutch Marines showed the yanks who the real bosses are!

[@Scott-tw2jn]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 In this video I only saw American, British and Dutch marines

[@Scott-tw2jn]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 okay but still in the video you only see British and Dutch marines (the Dutch are easily recognisable because they still use the ERDL woodland camo

[@d283jdsk2]

@@DirtyMikeandTheBoys69 Have you looked at the troop numbers? Typical Yank.

[@shawnfinnegan64]

They were literally under the command of US Marines for the exercise…

[@CoolGuy-ct5gs]

Is there even an actual primary source besides the telegraph? Like from a press release, MOD article, or USMC article?

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

Nice job, fellahs. Shame big Army won't let us straight leg boys have some fun in the sun with you guys. Show the jarheads how its done.

[@silva8641]

Army isn’t going to show us shit besides be a distraction

[@cm-pr2ys]

You wish bro, you Army guys would fall out on the first buddy rush on Range 400 or 410A.

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

@@cm-pr2ys uh-huh keep telling yourself that, sailor.

[@Big_Glizzy.]

The terrain is rocky and some areas coarse and sifty. If you don't organize your gear properly to distribute weight, you can become exhausted in a matter of minutes on foot. Oh yeah and forget having any cool water during any drills or excersizes.

[@tonyjames5444]

Not a problem, frequent training in the jungles of Borneo and the deserts of Oman ensure the men are used to 'warm water', as for load carrying yearly artic training in Northern Norway carrying, (on skis), loads upto 80 pounds or more plus mountain training in Scotland mean that wont be a problem either.

[@rapidfire1368]

I give the Royal Marines props going head to head with the best fighting military force on the planet.

[@jpshawn9144]

This is what im inspired to be one day…The Cameraman..

[@wessexdruid5290]

Why does the thumbnail say 'Royals Marines'?? Royals - or Royal Marines - not both, please!

[@Vehvilainen_Lundqvist]

so marine commandos are like the green berets ( us special forces) , 75th rangers and MARSOC ?

[@bighands69]

Britain definitely needs special operations so that the likes of Royal Marine Commandos and Para can be deployed as their tradition intends.

[@dallasyap3064]

They got SFSG and one of the Commando battalions have been designated as maritime commando for maritime counter-terrorism, maritime hostage rescue etc.

[@bighands69]

@@dallasyap3064 SFSG are only there to support special forces and not to operate as a stand alone special operations capacity. Current Royal Marine Commandos have no special designation and are just used as standard forcecs. There is no executive declaration of use.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@bighands69 SFSG has conducted raids unilaterally in the GWOT, apart from providing specialist infantry support to the UKSF. A company of RMCs are embedded with the SFSG along with 1 Para and an element of RAF Regt.

[@singlesprocket]

If you know, you know . Bravo Zulu

[@mediumleftmediumleft5052]

0:15 so that’s where the taliban got the high vis belts from

[@warthunder420]

I cant believe we still have our boys in Humvees lmao come on man

[@danf.3726]

the amount of armor we have on them now is pretty stupid though

[@gay_commando1611]

It’s easier than sending our vehicles over for a short exercise.

[@martinmoore7279]

Your welcome

[@Johncrutches]

There seems to be a bit of confusion on how OPFOR consisting of Royal Marines forced US Marines to surrender. While that statement is partially true, OPFOR did not only consist of Royal Marines but; Dutch Marines, Canadian troops, US Army SOF ODA, hundreds of US Marine Infantrymen and US air support. So the idea that a platoon+ sized element of Royals single handedly did the job is a little far fetched lol. These training exercises with other nations are awesome though, I really think that integrated training with allies are good experience 🤙🏽

[@ripoutyourintestines5099]

Canadian Troops weren't on one side they act as referees almost and give aid to both sides, the dutch barely sent anyone they took 100 maximum, its like saying the belgians did something during the battle of Imjim River, US Army SOF were there already alongside MARSOC but its a literal US Military base what are you expecting, the US Air Support and infantrymen were for the US ONLY the USMC were a full on war group with heavy weapons and air support hence the Behind Enemy Lines sort of raids. also the UAE literally did nothing, there's a post somewhere about an Ex US Marine sergeant, embarrassed by the excuses people have been using to back up the USMC. More proof is the fact the USMC are turning down most recruits now unless they have the similar state of mind ad the RMC. they only did this AFTER what happened.

[@wyatt5083]

@@ripoutyourintestines5099 Old enough to well remember the online British "We'll show you Yanks how it's done" extreme arrogance in the early days of the war on terror ...followed up by the, uh, somewhat less than stellar performance in Basra in the years after. You guys have a fine military to be proud of, but this wasn't the Royal Marines single handedly takes down the USMC "victory" is being propagated as. For starters, the Commandos were attached to a USMC unit. Dial it down. And if you've been following it, changes to the USMC have been in the works for a while and are ongoing, looking at 2030 to take final form. They've gotten rid of their tanks, lengthened and updated infantry training, are creating new littoral regiments, and are generally looking to be a more nimble, specialized force. Iirc they studied the Royal Marines, but also the USMC reconnaissance community and the 75th Ranger regiment.

[@ripoutyourintestines5099]

@@wyatt5083 USMC weren't attached. The changes were announced AFTER this had happened, merely hours. The British performance in Basra is us not fighting but attempting to win hearts instead, I've always had this conspiracy theory in the back of my mind. That the UK is tryna make up for the atrocities our empire committed hence why even in Ireland we'd try to negotiate with the IRA, looking at the middle east same prospect and the same thing. Look Pre 80s, we didn't care, we steamrolled everything and everyone without a care, then the 90s hit. Unless you live here and try to refute that last point don't comment because I know it's correct.

[@yomperone]

In my day we did our desert training in Libya twice a year Summer ( Hot ) and winter (Cold) we had 5 of us in our tent and one night I climbed into my sleeping bag felt something crawling across my chest and I brushed I off saying a fugging weirdy just crawled on me and one of the lads put his torch on and it was a black scorpion 3 out of the 5 moved out and slept on top of a 3 ton truck,We used to catch scorpions and snakes and put them into a circle of burning petrol

[@CannibalLecter]

Video's thumbnail looked like boba fett running in a tatooine back alley.

[@louicoleman2910]

Congrats on absolutely shredding the Yanks!

[@Anonymous-Joker74]

Harder than a Chinese word search ….👀✋🏼Respect 🙏🏼

[@Ploium]

And that's hard😂

[@michellearney9922]

as an ex marine, still see your fighting 4 the suits/Cabal, now you need 2 fight 4 your country.

[@blahtapp3708]

i only have one question why are they practising with the sa80 i thought they adopted the c8 ?? (btw no mil experience just some one whos interested in a possible career).

[@gay_commando1611]

It’s not widely used yet.

[@sleepdeprivedjort]

Careful for the deathclaws

[@totenfurwotan4478]

Isnt 29 palms in NV?

[@craigross341]

No truth in the rumour that the RMR are going next year in exercise "Green Rubber Dagger". (The RMR is actually as hard as a big bag of hard things).

[@BengalLancer]

Does Royal Marine have fighter pilots?

[@dallasyap3064]

No

[@imbeingjudgemental644]

Is this the exercise where the U.S. forces asked for a reset not long in. Due to the Royal Marines' efficency?

[@rych7852]

The media liked to paint this as a victory for the Brits. "haha look at the Americans with all their equipment" 🙄 But ultimately, its training. The whole point is to prepare for the real thing. To make mistakes in training and make everyone involved better. As a nation we fight alongside the American Military the most. And if our guys can help our American allies improve and learn new tactics. Then its a win win for both our nations forces. I daresay our guys learnt things from the US Marines as well. But the stupid UK Media wont bother reporting that. I am sure that the respect from both sides is Mutual and heartfelt!

[@AlphaBravoCheeseCake]

@@rych7852 yes, we learned how to beat you if need be 👀😂

[@rych7852]

@@AlphaBravoCheeseCake Thing is, Id rather the USMC lost to the RM in a training exercise and then improved accordingly. A better prepared USMC also means our guys will be protected more efficiently. Unlike AQ or IS or whichever next group of undesirables we face. Training allows second chances.

[@randommadness1021]

Where's that facility? Looks familiar

[@seemopps]

California, palm springs

[@randommadness1021]

@@seemopps cheers mate 👍 👌

[@silva8641]

@@seemopps it’s not Palm Springs

[@seemopps]

@@silva8641 Well it is, that's where we do joint trainings

[@silva8641]

@@seemopps it’s 29 palms. I was there for ITX or “green dagger”

[@andypitkin9051]

Get some.

[@iainatkinson9239]

Funny that if you see the US commander is shouting at his troops whilst our CO is talking to them just saying..

[@kiranandrews9710]

Kicked American Marines' arses according to News reports...😆

[@Dave-hu5hr]

1:59 OMG! Those SHOES!! From the MALL.. ?! In the VALLEY?! OMG - Whatever!!

[@JG-mp5nb]

It appears that everyone will have to double down on UAV/UAS Air Defense, given it’s increasing lethality and availability to non peer actors.

[@bighands69]

It is one thing to be able to build and develop UAV but it is an entirely different prospect to build them on such a scale that they can be deployed throughout a theater of war.

[@charliekilo8944]

@@bighands69 recent shenanigans with azeri vs Armenian forces would be a great example

[@ericbarnes6483]

I was wandering if I had experience with the US Marine Corps is it possible to join up with the Commandos this is a serious Question.

[@gay_commando1611]

No

[@justanothernumber5567]

You can work with the Royal Marines and there are exchange programmes between British and American forces. But to serve in the Royal Marines you'd have to go through Lympstone

[@spacecowboy9795]

If you're fighting in the desert... it's not a defensive war.

[@owenrussell5162]

Can be if your defending an ally

[@ryaningle8195]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧