L98A2 WHT

L98A2 Weapon Handling Test (WHT)

[@warrensimmons5278]

When would you clean the magazine. "When it really needs cleaning" Best answer ever

[@ghnna]

Is he wrong tho

[@chrisrowland1514]

If you have an empty magazine you are in a world of shit and cleaning it should be the last thing on your mind

[@spicy_noodle7778]

Is it not in wet muddy conditions or dry Sandy conditions ?

[@m4dm4n51]

It would be in the cleaning routine, and if the magazine gets wet or used

[@harrythomas4044]

You just clean it when it needs cleaning like if you’ve got debris/water/fouling in it.. simple. Strip it down, clean it up, dry it off with some flanelette and give the springs a light oil to keep the rust at bay.

[@stevenpremmel4116]

I see his pouches are full. A good cadet keeps healthy stocks of haribo starmix and Dr Pepper.

[@MotoAky]

Haha good one. Gotta keep the NAAFI going

[@raymondthebastard4628]

Im getting the word nonse!!!

[@weirdbritishperson9542]

I just came off a shooting camp with the L144, and I will say, this is entirely true and I upheld it

[@christopherelmslie1072]

Our colour sargent likes mars bars above everything

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

I joined the cadets a few months ago and in a few weeks for annual I’m going on a field craft exercise at war cop I was supposed to do this at otter burn however we needed to do the WHT for the L98A2 so I’m looking forward to that

[@anglo6248]

timestamps cuz I need them 0:04 standard NSP/ taking control of weapon 0:19 NSP for handing it over to someone else (basically the same stuff as before 0:41 stripping weapon for cleaning 2:17 putting back rifle together again and functions test 5:14 stoppage drills

[@Beeqqs]

Annual Camp?

[@anglo6248]

@@Beeqqs yea bro

[@jackearnshaw5538]

@@anglo6248 company?

[@HaloAddictedChild]

Tysm for this got my wht again soon

[@pixelsforissy]

cheers mate

[@rubles1423]

Just about to go to cadets and do my test,wish me luck!! I'm stressing,like a lot.this vid helped me recall the things I've been taught thanks 🙂

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

Don’t worry about it it will be fine and we’ll done in your one sta r

[@rubles1423]

@@gregorlaidlaw3529 thanks so much 😁 I passed and I now only have 2 subjects left till I get my 2 star!

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

@@rubles1423 update passed my WHT

[@rustynation8209]

I’ve got one tomorrow, hope yours was good

[@pearl3315]

i have one tomorrow 💪

[@spicy_noodle7778]

Just passed a weapons handling test today after not touching a rifle in over a year. Quite proud tbh. I was trying to show my dad that you cock the rifle with your left hand bc your right shouldn’t leave the pistol grip bc he said it didn’t seem right lol

[@TheGeekBox]

I see this in a lot of videos people akwardly reaching over instead of tilting the rifle which makes it easier and safer lol. Good job if I tired to do this now I'd forget half of it lol

[@mushbrain1753]

It's a terrible rifle... why does the uk use these horrid things

[@TheRealMichaelYT]

​@@mushbrain1753 Because not only they look good, but they don't break down a lot or overheat a lot. You can look up why the L98A2 is really great.

[@flowerpower003]

​@@TheRealMichaelYT As a brit it's still below average for a rifle only have it because politics

[@flowerpower003]

​@@mushbrain1753Nato wanting 556x45mm and us brits wanting stuff to be made by brits... stupid levels of patriitism

[@MrWillshake]

'Angry Army Cadets entered the Chat'

[@khloeisgone4065]

Omg… I don’t know why but I LOVED the weapon handling tests so much.. we still do them but I’m now a 3* cadet and am now teaching basic cadets… I can’t WAIT to work w the weapons w them

[@khloeisgone4065]

THERE WAS A MISTAKE MADE BY THE WAY! He forgot the 7 point check 😬 (bolt, body, chamber, bolt, body, chamber, SWIPE THE MAGAZINE HOUSING) everyone forgets to swipe

[@peterc-s6423]

@@khloeisgone4065 more than just that, forgot to forward assist after a couple of the drills too.

[@khloeisgone4065]

@@joshrymer6229 you actually keep the weapon upright til you have the working parts fully to the rear and engaged the hold-open device. THEN you tilt the weapon towards you so the only reason you tilt it away is to insert/remove a magazine or if you’re doing stoppage drills and you need to make sure the body and chamber are clear

[@theearthguy1814]

cadets don't do weapons trainings. you need special training to do that

[@khloeisgone4065]

@@theearthguy1814 you need special training to be able to hold a replica weapon and teach them their NSPs and Rifle Drills, yes, but I loved teaching the principles, shooting positions, moving with a rifle, weapon safety and teaching on a wooden cutout. I also taught the different parts of the rifle and assisted with reminding people of what to do while they were cleaning their rifles.

[@dazza1825]

We was re-issued with this in Late 86 and we all hated it, Wanted our SLR's back. When first issued the SA80 was a total pig, breach explosions, constant stoppages due to the gas work issues....mainly due to the carbon build up, things used to break off, we was issued M16 mags to start, dent....round jams, spring frics in the Mag.......and the damn mags had a habit of just dropping off the damn weapon. Thing I hated the most whilst stripping, yah that bloody horrible strap removal......lol. Good points Great accuracy, short & compact, and the 5.56mm being so much lighter than the 7.62 you could each carry so much more ammo into battle, the SUSAT being standard was also a great turn. Must say it became a much better weapon once HK did the overhauls. But still, it certainly didn't have the stopping power of SLR......you knew you hit the target when slotting with the SLR, SA80 required multiple hits to down ya target in most cases with body shots.

[@peterstubbs5934]

Strange reply here from me mate. I was 2 Para 74-97. When we changed from the SLR Blunderbuss to the SA 80, I recognised two issues. One, that the stopping power (in my humble opinion) of the 7.62 far out-smacked that of the 5.56, second, that the SA80 outshone the SLR (even with a Suit/SUSAT sight.) The SA 80 certainly brought you up a level accuracy wise. HOWEVER, having spoken to an ex REME armourer mate of mine (who did FORTY years in Britmil cos he was so good at his job,) he said that the reason that us Brits lost faith in the 5.56 was because on trials (which he was part of) they used BRIT manufactured/spec 5.56 ammo and it BEAT the SLR in penetration!!!! I was gobsmacked at this. When Britmil adaopted the SA80, we reverted to yank manufactured 5.56 (to save money, what fucking changes) and the adoption of that ammo, did not compete with the more expensive Brit manufactured ammo. He did explain further (beyond my understanding)

[@dazza1825]

@@peterstubbs5934 Thank you for your service Brother.

[@jamestwomey7738]

Forgot forward assist in places and missed ejected round

[@dataplate]

Yes, good spot

[@Bite_Me_MF]

As gay as this video is, this comment is even gayer, who the fuck cares? .... fun fact on 99% of all stoppages when the bolt fails to go into battery (on any weapon system) smashing it with a forward assist will only aide in making it all worse #pointlessdrill #butwe’vealwaysdonethat #drillsjustforthesakeofit #britisharmyisactuallyalotshitterthanyourealise

[@straightn7752]

@@Bite_Me_MF u do the forward assist every time the bolt goes forward (especially when u load a magazine) to make sure the round is in battery and to break down carbon that is present after firing or before firing that wasnt cleaned in the cleaning process, this whole drill actually prevents future malfunctions believe it or not. But ofcourse it is possible for it to cause malfunctions to go worse, with malfunctions u just need common sense.

[@boxedbyexoticz3761]

been 20 years since doing this in army training and still remember 90% of it great memories

[@coconut5925]

mate wtf

[@fnpro9770]

@@coconut5925 eh?

[@coconut5925]

@@fnpro9770 look at his profile mate

[@theearthguy1814]

mate with all respect there's no way you've been in the army with that fortnite pfp

[@rossw2243]

I haven't done this for about 10 years. Still remember like it was yesterday

[@downtuned9000]

Colour forgot his forward assist and aperture check on his iron sights 🤫 great upload memories of ITC

[@stewartlove2356]

Royal signals, testing a para! 😂😫 Brilliant.

[@justajolt]

A skilly's a skilly, even if wearing Jimmy. Rhyme unintentional.

[@stephennelmes2707]

Yes, he did not forward assist every time and he did miss the dust cover on occasions but if the rifle had been designed properly in the first place they would not be an issue. Give the man a proper RIFLE , no excuses..... "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men are prepared to walk the night and do violence in our name." George Orwell.

[@stuffbypaul]

its a rifle .. not a gun .. ;-)

[@stephennelmes2707]

@@stuffbypaul I stand corrected but what's the difference?

[@stuffbypaul]

@@stephennelmes2707 traditionally, guns have smooth bores, rifles have rifling in the barrel (So technically the main weapon of the challenger 2 tank is a rifle). but one definition of gun is "A tube for launching a projectile" so by that definition you are not actually wrong :-). .. by that definition, all rifles are guns, but not all guns are rifles .... ..

[@stephennelmes2707]

@@stuffbypaul So it IS a gun. But, a more accurate description would be a hand held, optically sighted, magazine fed, one man portable, air cooled kinetic energy weapon using the feed cock load lock fire unlock extract eject mechanism. My MK 44 MINIGUN operates on a similar system but is electrically driven using a 24 volt DC battery.

[@stuffbypaul]

@@stephennelmes2707 its a mouthful , but that will do it, and save any arguments :-)

[@gardianangel_ga8173]

As a cadet I just passed my WHT and it was so fun and glad I passed!

[@Kilowatt201]

okay, i know this really isn’t my place to be in and i’m probably going to get stormed at in the comments, but i’m 14 and i’m a portsmouth sea cadet, these tests are the absolute death of me but this video actually helps me recall the drills, especially the F/A and the bloody dust covers . it also reminds me of some things the cadet did wrong. but still, thanks for helping me out :)

[@chrisbusteed4856]

Im a 40 year old ssgt in the marines this weapon is the death of me never mind the drills haha

[@vinayvenkatesh5934]

I have the test tomorrow. BTW while stripping the rifle, so i send working parts to the rear?

[@Kilowatt201]

@@vinayvenkatesh5934 yeah, before removing the TMH pins

[@lucastheamazingzombieslaye9656]

Ahah I'm 15 and I have the test tommorow with my cadets lol

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

I call it the civil servant you can not fire them And they cost too much money

[@connor9295]

I'm 24 now, left the Army Cadets when I was 16. Haven't done weapons handling with the L98A2 or any other variation of firearm for over 8 years, and yet as I watched this I was amazed to find that I remember absolutely everything, even down to the easily forgettable forward assist. Goes to show it really is all about muscle memory. Listen carefully and put the time into practicing, and you won't even have to think about it when your test comes around. Proud former 2 Mercian Cadet. SFSH 😝🇬🇧

[@benbrown-u1o]

during gold fieldcraft we were forced to run 20m sprints back and forward while a warrant officer would scream at us to react to contact and gave us individual weapon malfunctions during the contact until we all knew them like clockwork, great fun.

[@diqital_aviator]

Some things to make sure to remember as they are easy to forget: Tap forwards. Always check safety. Right hand at rear to catch the spring should it fly out. Pre-strip NSP: Don't fire it off. Pick up the imaginary round that leaves the chamber after opening (when readied) Don't forget to take your time and talk/think yourself through it.

[@brucegillies4798]

Never mind forgetting the F/A who else thinks those gas parts came out way to easily

[@Salmonman1]

Completed my L98A2 WHT when I was 13, hardest thing to do when you've got a grizzled old guy with a moustache breathing down your neck

[@dondouglass6415]

Memories are made of this... For me it was an SLR, BREN or GPMG.... Happy days... Huzzah!!

[@24840961paul]

Lots of "experts" on here.

[@judyhopps9380]

I did 4 tours with the army cadets. One time I even got a blister at Cattrick.

[@Bite_Me_MF]

- in best hound voice - Lots of cunts

[@boanne1106]

Thanks for this Staff. Excited for the 1* WHT today.

[@Nightstalker3791]

The real question is, were you excited for CBRN? So many people hate doing it.

[@mollypawlettx1844]

He missed out sm forward assists and it was triggering

[@dataplate]

Well spotted

[@nathanbarber2021]

Lol yeah it is

[@thoubosen2779]

Molly Pawlett x forward assists are for civvies

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I have heard and read atrocious stories about the SA80/ L85A1. I own a semi-auto version of the Armalite 180 which has the same similar multi lug rotating bolt, gas piston from the Russian Tokarev rifle, square bolt carrier, and M16 like fire control system taken from the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, copied on to the AK series. Designed by Eugene Stoner who invented the AR-15 and later improved M16, A1, A2, A3, A4, M4, and M4A1. I think it was a good design that the British Military had decided to use. First is the good. First is the stamped receiver. Even though the Germans were first to produce submachineguns as cheaply for mass production as in the MP 38/40, later with the MP 43, STG 44 and 45. Britain produced more STEN guns for the war effort and provided more firepower. The STEN is a very good design but it came down to the soldier firing and selecting magazines that worked and functioned during training before combat. The STEN was good because I also own one. Bottom line is why didn't Enfield back in the day make any semi-auto versions make many for the American market for collectors and shooters like me? I would have loved to own one of these. I have an RSAF 1967 L1A1 which I have built and enjoy shooting. I can understand why the L1A1 is too long, heavy, less ammunition capacity as magazine wise for the average British or FAL, G-3 armed infantryman in combat. The US Army realized this in Vietnam. An American Infantryman in the early days as a Marine or Army would have 5-7 magazines loaded with 7.62 NATO in 20 round magazines and an extra 200 round bandoliers. Bigger caliber means more weight in a combat load with pack. Meaning in a fire fight or heavy combat which emphasizes more on volume of fire on the enemy so that a unit can maneuver and flank to close in. 7.62mm NATO ammo doesn't cut it for combat unless it's a GPMG to cover you as you move. The later M16A1 makes sense with all the improvements to ammunition and components like the chromed chamber and barrel, chromed bolt carrier interior, and a 30 round mag. With these improvements the M16A1 was still in service beyond 1984 when the Army and Marines got the A2 and finally out by 1997. I have for my shooting pleasure an original Colt AR-15 from 1978, and builds of an M16A1 rifle, carbine, and M4s. Sorry I have been drinking too much but have enjoyed the topic.

[@gangbangoperator482]

Tldr

[@thefastestfox1]

@@gangbangoperator482 He said he owns some guns or something.

[@jedcollings3624]

Gay

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@jedcollings3624 Okay expert. Explain? 😂😂😂

[@micoolkidfilms3270]

This variant is only used by the cadets, not the real army and only has iron sights and only shoots semi auto

[@baileytripp8456]

I remember going to water beach to do this you never forget how you feel before and after passing

[@dmx1189]

on the word of command “Ready” aren’t you supposed to check sights aswell or have i been lied to

[@spinny3939]

yes you are, for iron sights you must check you are using the day sight, on susat you check the distance on the range drum.

[@kayxvrr]

you can but tbh, the sights will stay in position anyways

[@danny1ft1]

@@spinny3939 he's not using a susat, you'd be able to tell if he was using a susat his gear would include a hazmat suit.

[@spinny3939]

@@danny1ft1 i know he's not, read what i said again. why would he have a hazmat suit? what are you talking about 😂

[@danny1ft1]

@@spinny3939 my partner used to be in marine cadets when younger and said they'd be real unwilling to let cadets use susats and if they had one on site they'd have a bucket of sand near by and you was instructed to stop make safe weapons and leave asap and the instructor would deal with the broken susat lol apparently they're quite radioactive or some shit, weather that's an instructor fucking with cadets I don't know lol.

[@hadynelliott8045]

Didn't forward assist 😂😂😂

[@joeisclever9225]

It isn’t ACF

[@jimshoebridge7510]

Joe Is Clever so why is he wearing a CFAV TRF?

[@Meow-gd2my]

I’m joining army cadets soon when corona is over, does anyone know what forward assist is for?

[@jimshoebridge7510]

Lewis Byrne it’s not a forward assist, it’s named changed when the L85 went from A1 to A2, and when the L98 did likewise. It’s now known as the tap forward and is to ensure the locking splines on the bolt are fully engaged and therefore the bolt is fully forward so the firing pin can actually hit the percussion cap/primer

[@Meow-gd2my]

Jim Shoebridge but like what’s it actually for, when you run out of ammo and load a mag and you have to press it?

[@j3nnykellie304]

FORWARD ASSIST WHERE IS SHE

[@bradleyclarke4432]

Cocking arm on right side for the soldier, it looked awkward having to reach over the weapon and disturb your line of sight? I only game shoot with old style side by side 12 bore and .22 rimfire rifle usually with shorts for rabbits. Really interesting see what happens with the big stuff. That said only a small calibre the SA80? How does that feel facing of the bad guys usual AK47 or such like? Stay and shoot safe all best Nobby PS probably on the preferable side if hot shell casings are ejected? Need to read on this gun...sorry rifle

[@kampfoppa9961]

Ich war bei den BfG in Hameln[28EngrRgt] als Bewaffnetes Ziviles Wachpersonal 17 Jahre lang bis 2014 , habe aber die gute zuverlässige alte Pistole Browning gehabt und die Prociders sind genauso wie hier 😛Kann mich noch sehr gut dran erinnern

[@danny654__3]

I have this test literally tmr this video is a big help thank you!

[@Solo-ce6mr]

You going to annual camp?

[@blackphoenix8932]

At 6:16 when the weapon fails to fire first time & the instructor/examiner says *"cocking handle appears fully forward."* The soldier forward assists & then (apparently) continues to fire. I've always found this to be a flawed practice, as when the weapon fails to fire you'd have fired off the action. Which means the only action to take in the instance of such a stoppage would be to cock the rifle again. By all means, correct me if I'm wrong, it's just a thought I'd had recently.

[@nathanielhawkins6959]

From my experiments with the weapon, if the bolt is not seated properly pulling the trigger does not fire off the action. Thus a forward assist would put the bolt in place allowing the action to be fired.

[@blackphoenix8932]

But then again, what I did do in basic training during pairs fire & maneuver, is get a stoppage & immediately try to re-cock the weapon, which because the bolt wasn't in contact with the round has caused the round not to be ejected & the next round has been pushed into the back of the round already in the chamber causing a mega stoppage & a great deal of shouting & flapping!

[@spinny3939]

Due to the stoppage not being actually real, it's hard to explain, this stoppage is the bolt carrier not travelling far enough forward, meaning the hammer is not able to be realised due to it being cocked onto the safety sear, not the main sear (which the trigger can control), tapping forward assist would then allow the bolt carrier to move that little further forward, tripping the safety sear allowing the hammer to be cocked on the main sear, so when the trigger is pulled the hammer is realised and fires the round. In this test due to not being able to replicate the bolt assembly not moving forward enough when the trigger is pulled the hammer will come up, and the drill looks pointless, but for a live stoppage, this is absolutely what you should do.

[@volk528]

Out of battery safety stops the sear dropping the hammer on a round unless the bolt is fully locked

[@davidfitzgerald5898]

It's only the last 1/8th (one eighth) of inch of forward movement by the bolt carrier assembly that the bolt rotates 22.5 degrees to the right. The hammer is prevented from being released until the BCA is fully forward. This is known as mechanical safety.

[@s2mbro54]

Passed my WHT yesterday!

[@danfaulkner6172]

Surely with the obstruction stoppage drill the Staff Sgt should’ve checked that the chamber was clear before reinserting the magazine. I’ve been told you can fail your test for not doing that

[@justajolt]

Video's two years old, so probably different guidelines then. They also advise tipping to the right now for obstruction.

[@OEightHours]

I like how all of the 'experts' with anime pictures are talking about what he's done wrong. Like you would do any better. They probably never even done anything like this.

[@CALLSIGN_K4O9]

they are probably cadets who use this weapon and tbh they probably know this rifle better than you do

[@jamesthomas89]

They probably play airsoft and think they're ali as fuck

[@narada6329]

CALLSIGN_K4O9 agreed. I have myself passed it recently, not a single thing missed

[@CALLSIGN_K4O9]

@@narada6329 nice. what regiment are you in?

[@narada6329]

CALLSIGN_K4O9 at our school they haven’t split us up into regiments, it’s generally just a random split when we parade to do different activities

[@bossmanrajiv8284]

When you clear the chamber remember to take an aimed shot in the field

[@Paul-em5gr]

You know more than a staff sgt in the paras

[@stefan3625]

I was taught, if you happen to miss a round in the chamber somehow, and then take an aimed shot, and kill someone, it wouldnt be classed as murder, so look just over the sights when doing it (Its what i did, thought i dont know how youre supposed to miss a round in the chamber when doing the 7 point check)

[@shutupandplayyerguitar4339]

1990 wants its sideburns back.

[@PankoVI]

Shoein the winkle flinkle twinkle sticks innit? Abscholoot mad lad, this one.

[@codbudgie]

Interesting video. I'm curious. What's the reason behind the karate chop to the cocking handle when the I guess bold is already forward asides from ensuring the handle is fully forward. I can't help but think the bolt (hope I got that right) should move fully forward without obstruction.

[@mattfuck12321]

sometimes and only sometimes all weapons have bolts that may not fully seat forward due to carbon build up or dirt. So a forward assist (karate chop) is to ensure the sear is engaged ready for trigger to be pulled. If not then you can pull the trigger all day and it won't do a thing until the bolt is fully seated in the chamber. This weapon usually doesn't have a problem but the A1 version of the SA80 did, so the drills followed for any case scenario. Take note: not the cadet GP rifle A1 variant as that was bolt action only. (l98A1).

[@EnvyEUK]

Holy shit! Staff sergeant Ryan, I can do a better WHT thank him lmao, he’s meant to be my staff sergeant

[@frankgardiner5002]

Not forward assisting is not an instant fail it's a minor mistake which you are allowed it only becomes an instant fail if it's anything to do with safety ie not checking the safety catch

[@francesca2509]

i’ve not done my wht since over a year ago and i’ve got it tn and i barely remember it bc we don’t have any at our detachment

[@GoujonBoy]

Few things i noticed that wasnt done correctly when cocking the handle they didnt forward assist, they also didnt take apart fully the bolt assembly or test the automatic function during the functions test. just some small details I noticed not sure if its done differently in the army so please correct me if wrong :)

[@fgvbg01]

You’re not wrong at all

[@mattfuck12321]

this is the L98A2. This varient designed only for cadets has the change lever removed. Therefore does not have an automatic fire function, nor to test.

[@-onion-.]

Is that function test ?😅😅 I would failed for that. He didn’t do full function test ?

[@GreysUniverse]

sanjiv rai didn’t see him go for the change lever 😂🤦🏽‍♂️ quite a few mistakes and jumping the instructors ques. Fail lol

[@volk528]

L98 A2 doesn't have a change lever as its semi automatic only.

[@JuliusSeizure1]

@@GreysUniverse i believe it can fire auto, however they just take of the selector switch so its impossible to set it to auto! I remember being super happy when we were the first crow bags to play with this on the range to see how a competent cadet could get on with it! It was a breath of fresh air compared to the single shot per cock bullshit we had been used to! even more fun when they said we were allowed to finally stand up and fire too! Believe it or not there was a time as a cadet where you weren't allowed to fire anything unless you were in the prone position! -,-

[@dannynana3147]

@@JuliusSeizure1 i don’t think it can

[@peterc-s6423]

@@JuliusSeizure1 The L98A2 has no fire select, and for the first couple CLFs you do, you stay in the prone position.

[@hyper_zxz042section8]

you can tell he was a real para, his beret is peaked, he has wings and he has good knowledge of the weapon

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

My detachment is paras only one in our company so we are considered by our major as “ lizard brained wierdos”

[@Sol_7]

@@gregorlaidlaw3529 let me guess, 2nd highlanders

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

@@Sol_7 Na though we do have a Scottish Sargent

[@Sol_7]

@@gregorlaidlaw3529 we’re the only para det in the 2nd highlanders, and the only coy with more than 2 headdresses

[@mauzki-]

his side burns are adorable

[@AlanGibson4489]

0:15 already failed he didn’t do his forward assist before taking an aimed shot

[@scallomk5811]

Alan Gibson you can only fail on safety issues forward assist is definitely not a safety function

[@AR-zr1om]

Forward assist isn't a requirement on the a2

[@joeb9660]

Its not an instant fail

[@kayxvrr]

factssss

[@jaccon6106]

A R it is required however it’s a technical failure and you are allowed 3 in your WHT but only 1 safety fail e.g not checking safety

[@caiusofglantri5513]

A couple of non-native-English-speaking soldiers asked to watch this to prepare them for some typical instructions they might encounter while serving as NATO troops in the UK. The voices on the video can be difficult to hear and the voice recognition is often completely wrong, so I recorded as best I can a transcript of what the instructor and soldier being tested say. I'm not military myself, so I may have misheard some of the details. I put it here in case anyone else would find it helpful. If anyone has any suggestions for corrections, please add feedback! Okay, this weapon’s not been under your direct supervision but what-I-want-you-to-do is TAKE CONTROL OF THE WEAPON. What I want you to do is HAND (it) BACK OVER TO ME. The clip. Keep hold of the weapon yourself. Can we do our ???? here? Okay. Take a seat. What I want you to do is STRIP THE WEAPON FOR A NORMAL DAY’S CLEANING. (1:09) Okay, while you’re stripping your weapon can you tell me what sized flannel you’ve used to clean the barrel. 45 by 45 millimetres. What size (something) flannel would you use to clean the barrel? 45 by 45 millimetres Okay, can you show me how you would examine the barrel cleanliness. That's Great! When would you strip a magazine When it’s really needing a clean because of dirty conditions. Yeah that’s fine. Can you explain to me or demonstrate how you’d remove filing or debris from the chamber. Just talk me through it. With the correct tool, I would … erm put a swab in there, or a brush Yes, that’s fine, thank you. 2:15 Okay, what I want you to do is REASSEMBLE THE WEAPON and CARRY OUT THE WEAPONS FUNCTION TEST. 3.56 Okay, for the next test, whachawanya to do is remove the penny, depress it and fill the magazine with 10 new rounds. Are you gonna say start or just, (youknow)…? Okay, go! 4:29 Excellent, well done. And on the word of command, “go” I want you to remove the 10 rounds. “Go!” Can you put the penny press back into the magazine, please? Okay, can you put the magazine in your ammunition pouch. Sling the weapon and stand up. Okay, listen in: with the magazine with the penny depressor fitted, “Load!” “Down!” “Ready!” 5:39 “With the magazine with the penny depressor fitted, “Make set!” (?) 6:01 “Ready!” 6:07 “(Tightens to front). Go on.” Rifle firing right. Rifle firing right. Rifle stops. 6:22 Upon looking at the cocking handle, the cocking handle is fully forwards. Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. 6:32 Stop! 6:37 Go on! Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. Rifle stops. Upon looking at the cocking handle, the cocking handle is fully forwards. Rifle still fails to fire. 7:00 Now, upon examination, the body of the chamber, your see rounds in the magazine and no rounds in the chamber. Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. Stop! Go on! Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. Rifle stops. 7:30 Upon looking at the cocking handle, you see the cocking handle is neither fully forwards, nor fully rearwards. Obstruction. Obstruction clear. Rifle fires right. Stop! Go on! Rifle fires right. 8:01 Rifle fires right Rifle stops. 8:06 Upon looking at the cocking handle…So for this weapon, can you just hold the (?) to the rear 8:16 Upon looking at the cocking handle, you see is full rearwards. Upon looking inside the rifle, you see that there are no rounds in the magazine and no rounds in the chamber. Go on. Rifle fires right. Rifle fires right. Stop. Unload! 8:53 Stand up! End of session What? End of session.

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

Update I passed the WHT

[@tomelliott6044]

No gas adjustment anymore? Checking change lever and sights on Ready?

[@JusSol_]

Guess we don't have to do the function test after stripping the weapon anymore 😑

[@jackrice4757]

Brings back memories was 58 pattern webbing then and was mars bars and Rio in our naaffi

[@jensendixon9500]

After 9 years doing this it just muscle memory manage to pass weapon handling tests every 6 months

[@VOSTOK3225]

forgetting the dust cover is blasphemy

[@RealKashBxby]

Where is the foward assist at?

[@timnewland4186]

Wow. You could have an SLR stripped by the time you'd got the sling off that thing lol.

[@jamestwomey7738]

The instructor also says upon looking at the cocking handle, when I learnt upon inspection of the cocking handle but it’s different in places

[@americangangster1911]

What's all this forward assist nonsense, does this gun suck so bad that you have to use the forward assist every time before taking a shot, why would that even be a requirement to use the forward assist during this test. I don't know about this gun but the AR-15 didn't even have a forward assist to begin with and the inventor Eugene Stoner was against it because if a round doesn't just go into the chamber naturally there's probably something wrong with the the gun or cartridge but since the guns have to be used in combat and not just on the range they added it for situations where you didn't have time to diagnose the problem so you just jam the forward assist forward and hope it works, I guess it works most the time because they kept it.

[@MasonJohnson-qf5bi]

What about when he’s doing the obstruction part isn’t he supposed to do chambler clear after obstruction clear?

[@Nayek1658]

Missed out forward assist when taking control of rifle

[@kelthekid6940]

I misspelled what and stumbled onto this- wh-?

[@darioferraris1121]

Rifle fires alright, rifle fires alright Rifle stops! Upon inspection the bolt is neither fully forwards or fully rearwards, obstruction!

[@nottodaywillj2723]

POV: You're a cadet

[@10vanaqv]

Why doesn’t he take apart the bolt assembly for the weapon strip? In the RAF we do that

[@dataplate]

In the cadet forces, the weapon is stripped only to a certain extent to prevent the risk of losing small components. Stripping the bolt carrier assembly is restricted to adult instructors to ensure proper handling. The same principle applies here as if you were to give a cadet two ball bearings in a sealed room - one would get lost, and the other will get broken.

[@bobego2273]

would he have passed and is this the test the cadets go though ?

[@RH-cr1wz]

acf and ccf do this test, yes that’s a pass

[@bobego2273]

@@RH-cr1wz thanks

[@royalmarine6232]

No we are not allowed Safety errors (instant fail) and only 2 errors.

[@3b52]

@The Little Witch✨🔮☁️ im RMC they ask when you should clean a mag

[@directdec8224]

In cadets we get trained more on the rifle unlike in the army 2 min briefing on the weapon system.

[@tomjones5453]

The foward assist is old doctrine, I don't know why it would still be being taught? If you have a failure to feed, or the bolt will not go into battery behind a chambered round, then the round should be discarded. Any round that does not want to go into the chamber on it's own, should not be forced in. The bullet could have been pushed back into the neck of the case slightly during the malfunction, or the brass could have been damaged causing headspace issues.

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

The forward assist/tap forward on the cocking handle is not 'old doctrine' as you put it. Read the pamphlet.

[@alexsuffield3705]

Chamber barrel brush..... I'll even take Christmas tree thingy........

[@finlayjameslowes1977]

I have a WHT test tommorow wish me luck

[@finlayjameslowes1977]

I passed

[@dd-6497]

first 20 secs he didnt check the safety before picking up the weapon and didnt forward assist the cocking handle after the NSP

[@terrytrapp6036]

Been a long time but dont you check your on single shot as part of making ready? Safety catch, change lever check range on sights then cock the weapon?

[@dataplate]

The L98A2 does not have a change lever as it is a system designed for use in the cadet forces and is semi only (no automatic capability). You may be thinking of the L85A* SA80 and L86A* LSW systems that can fire semi and auto.

[@terrytrapp6036]

@@dataplate ah its a cadet weapon, I never noticed that, been a long time

[@paigewarren5604]

i have my test tomorrow and i am petrified for it! wish me luck!

[@pablofitzy]

Remember having to do this during the Royal Navy basic training. Brings back memories for sure 😅

[@tenlanterns9752]

If I was doing his WHT I would've failed him for digging the barrel into the ground when putting the rear TMH pin in the spring and the back

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

A lot of comments on here about the drills, sequence of stripping etc. Some of the drills on the test were wrong, some of the comments also wrong. I did my Skill At Arms Instructor course at the School Of Infantry at Brecon. Where did all you experts do your course?

[@wearemany73]

This isn’t a scenario according to all possible FTC’s/stove-piping etc. It’s actually a demonstration of a fully operational BAE systems model of the SA-80 before H&K played with it. 🤓❤️👍

[@chaimafaghet7343]

The H&K modified A2 *is* the BAE systems model. BAE owned H&K.

[@bigjohn697791]

Impressive sideboards I would have got skinned alive by the RSM if I tried to get away with them when I was in

[@lesshome9472]

Adorable!

[@Bread-ky3qe]

HELP I HAVE TO DO THIS TOMORROW AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IM DOING ASHAGAKA

[@Thesandboxsurvivor]

didnt forward assist like 3 times jeeze

[@anjana2259]

passed my weapon's handling test once and i'll have to do it again so i'm here just revising. update: i did the test the second time, kinda made 2 mistakes. i don't know if thats a fail or not but um i passed in the end so its alright

[@topcat01]

Where are you doing it?

[@anjana2259]

@@topcat01 what the test or the revising?

[@michaelhewitt-hulin5062]

So many triggered cadets here😂

[@pamelaia]

super helpful thank you

[@core_russell3869]

Thx I'm a cadet and I went to todo my rifle training on the gp and I passed

[@dataplate]

Well done!

[@adamwilliams9857]

Congrats can't to wait to get to 2 start

[@steelernation1989]

I remember doing this as an Air Cadet at RAF leuchars 😂 got my cadet marksman badge there!

[@LHoriginal]

I'm thinking of joining air cadets, do you guys still do skill at arms? I left army cadets because it wasn't for me but i loved the skill at arms training. So if they do then that would be a bonus

[@steelernation1989]

@@LHoriginal I've been out now for about 15 years, I believe they still do. Glider and fixed wing training was brilliant!

[@LHoriginal]

@@steelernation1989 ok thank you :) I might join after lockdown is over but im still not sure as its on Wednesday and Friday and im usually busy on Friday and i do stuff with my family on Wednesday and in army cadets was Tuesday and Thursday, but ill give it a try

[@steelernation1989]

I used to be there on a Thursday. All the best man! And hopefully happy flying!

[@LHoriginal]

@@steelernation1989 thank you :D

[@gregorlaidlaw3529]

I call it the civil servant you can not fire them And they cost too much money

[@Climpus]

Didn't check sights at 5.32 when 'making ready'.

[@dannynaylor5366]

Never mind the forward assists missing.. look at the state of his kit! GOPPING! the amount of straps dangling is a joke, get them taped up lad, you're meant to be a para (cadet) 🤣🤣🤣

[@Estaaa1306]

its funnier because he's a colour sergeant

[@ThePsychoDolphin]

Those who wear the maroon beret in cadets, have earned the beret so that is an ex para

[@sturdyflex5651]

Just sthu hes still better than u ever will be u imbecile

[@dannynaylor5366]

@@sturdyflex5651 🤣🤣

[@dannynaylor5366]

@@sturdyflex5651 keep playing your roblox little boy

[@A.Steptoe]

I'm sure i remember doing sever tests with this, with differing sights....early on the bolt would jam or not travel and an assist was needed in basic drills?? Due to the rotating cam mechanism that was introduced...and it didnt work all that well. He's a Para although his Badge is a little past the left hand edge of his left eye, it can be forgiven. But why would you clean a mag, unless you are given open rounds? You should never be in a position to have to clean mags. If you do need to, its pretty bloody straight forward and shouldnt be needed to be taught really? Cap Badge Left Corner of Left Eye, not at your ear! Denison

[@lushstudio3570]

Do they not disassemble the block and do both automatic and repetition function checks?

[@Sumdarkbusiness]

Not in cadets

[@lushstudio3570]

@dognut8211 why is that?

[@Sumdarkbusiness]

@lushstudio3570 l98 cadet training rifle is only semi auto capable so functionality check won't include automatic and repetition

[@charmies9326]

On the function test he doesn't test automatic.

[@jeffy1791]

Cadet Rifles are variants of the L85A2 called the L98A2. In short, it basically is the same rifle, but has no automatic firing and cannot have added attachments. That's why there's no automatic test.

[@StopTakingDamnHandles]

Jεғғү because trusting cadets with automatic weapons is a death wish.

[@josefckngai6114]

@@StopTakingDamnHandles You can trust the RAF Regiment but not the cadets?

[@volk528]

Cadets used to have access to the L86 A2 LSW which was semi/full

[@scottchegg8276]

I had to do this at ftx because i didnt do my SAA.

[@wcs1232]

Comments: WhErEs ThE FoRwArD AsSiSt I CaN dO BeTtEr Staff sergeant: 15 years or more of service in the paras is clearly not as good as the comment section with 3 years of experience in army cadets

[@TopLobsters]

1. His rank slide says ‘ACF’ which means he’s an adult instructor in the army cadets. So he may not have served 1 day in the regular army never mind been in the Parachute Regiment. He’s wearing the headdress of the cadet detachment he’s with. They all wear different regiments berets, mostly depending on where in the country they are. 2. If he was in the Paras or any infantry regiment, he would be a Colour Sergeant. Not Staff Sergeant.

[@wcs1232]

@@TopLobsters yh but you have to earn you're maroon beret and if you havent then you wear the anglian regiments one because I was at the cadet detachment that wears the para badge and cadets have black berets with the wings while adults wear anglians light green beret unless you've earnt it through serving like this guy here and not all parachute regiments use colour sergeant like 7 para use staff

[@TopLobsters]

@@wcs1232 He could’ve been in any unit in the British Army or reserves and done P company to get a maroon beret. Also, being that rank in the cadets doesn’t have anything to do with the rank you were in the army/reserves or how long you served. With regards to the ‘staff’ sergeant issue, 7 RHA don’t use ‘colour’ because they’re not an infantry regiment. Only infantry regiments have Colour Sergeants

[@davidfitzgerald5898]

Forward assist was only added by H&K after the A2 upgrade. I never once with an L85A1 had a feed stoppage when releasing the cocking handle from the rear.

[@JnC_DnB]

Can sum 1 please explain me the test after you have assembled the weapon (I’m quite confused on it ) :)

[@dataplate]

This is the function test where the safety catch is tested it prevents the trigger firing when on. The safety sear is then tested to make sure it engages with a click to ensure the weapon does not fire on automatic.

[@JnC_DnB]

@@dataplate thanks you just saved me in my WHT !!!!!!

[@JnC_DnB]

@@dataplate could you pleas explain how to do this or is their like a website with all the stuff I need to know

[@amina794]

@@JnC_DnB Check the safety catch is at safe (S)  Cock the weapon allowing the working parts to go forward and forward assist  With the safety catch at safe operate the trigger, It should not fire  Put the safety to fire (F) and operate the trigger, the weapon should fire. DO NOT RELEASE THE TRIGGER.  Whilst holding the trigger back, cock the rifle, forward assist and then release the trigger. You should then hear a loud click this is the safety sear. If no loud click inform inform your instructor immediately  operate the trigger and the weapon should fire  Set the safety catch to safe (S) and close the dust cover

[@irishguy8331]

I am a cadet in County Down N.I I am doing my test next week is this all correct except that he forgot the forward assist a couple times

[@WizardOfCheese]

He didn't check auto after assembly, did he?

[@dataplate]

It’s a L98A2. There is no full automatic capability or change lever. You’re thinking of the L85 / L86 variant.

[@WizardOfCheese]

@@dataplate ah, thank-you

[@belle637]

I have a test on this today just revising

[@ethanchamberlain134]

Lovely bit of kombatuk webbing 🤢

[@TEE-YT]

no double BBC check at the end!

[@georgeyoung4881]

Do you have to apply the safety after “rifle fires alright, rifle stops” just before the IA drill ?

[@3ictrs]

think so yeah

[@PaddyInf]

It's a cadet thing. Trained soldiers don't go near the safety in stoppage drills.

[@anglo6248]

@@PaddyInf stoppage drills are thought in the British army, however very briefly mentioned

[@PaddyInf]

@@anglo6248 Stpoppage drills are a fundamental part of weapon training in the British Army and are part of the MATT 1 weapon handling test. They are some of the most basic drills and all trained soldiers have to demonstrate proficiency at them yearly at a minimum.

[@anglo6248]

@@PaddyInf yea fair enough my bad lol